Graduation

For the undergraduate programs in the Trulaske College of Business, all required general education, program prerequisite, and upper-division courses must be taken for a grade (A - F) instead of on the S/U system.

A cumulative GPA of 2.0 must be earned on the total courses attempted for each of the following categories:

• All courses offered by the Trulaske College of Business. This includes all MU courses from the curricular areas of accountancy, economics, finance, management, and marketing, regardless of whether the courses are completed before or after admission to a degree program.
• All University of Missouri Systems courses.
• All courses attempted at any college or university.

A student may count no more than 30 hours of credit in courses within the chosen emphasis area, i.e. 30 hours of marketing courses, etc. Students must complete 30 of the last 36 hours of courses at MU, enrolled in the Trulaske College of Business.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to apply for graduation?

An application for graduation is due the semester before graduation. May or August graduates who have not completed an application for graduation should complete an application for graduation available in the Undergraduate Programs Office, 111 Cornell Hall.

Degree requirements will be reviewed after early registration the semester prior to graduation for students who have completed an application for graduation. You will be notified via email if you need to enroll for additional courses.

When and where is the May 2008 undergraduate ceremony?

Friday, May 16
5:00 p.m.
The Hearnes Center

Can I attend the May ceremony if I am an August graduate?

There is not a graduation ceremony in August. All August graduates are invited to attend the ceremony in May.

How are Latin honors figured?

Graduation with Latin honors is determined by the GPA from the last 50 hours in the UM System or the overall UM System GPA, whichever is highest. To be eligible, students MUST COMPLETE THEIR LAST 50 HOURS IN THE UM SYSTEM.

What are the GPA requirements for Latin honors?

GPA requirements for honors are 3.5 for cum laude, 3.7 for magna cum laude, and 3.9 for summa cum laude.

Where can I purchase my cap, tassel and gown?

Your cap, tassel (color drab) and gown can be purchased from the University Bookstore at Brady Commons.

How many guests may I bring?

You may invite as many guests as you wish.

Who do I contact for more information?

For questions about undergraduate convocation, contact:

Paulette Thurston
111 Cornell Hall
thurstonp@missouri.edu

For questions about the graduate ceremony, contact the graduate school.