Note: Spring and Fall term degree candidates must walk in the term in which they are completing their degree. Summer undergraduate level candidates are invited to walk in the Spring ceremonies. Summer graduate level candidates are invited to walk in the Fall ceremonies.
For application details, please see the Graduate School's website.
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If you answered "yes" to all of these, move on to Step #2: Application
Graduate students, please visit The Graduate School’s website for application process. Turn in applications to the Graduate School.
A student must be registered at Montana State University the semester of his or her graduation. If the student is not required to take any courses at Montana State University during the final semester, he or she must process an “in absentia” registration and pay a registration fee of $30 before the end of the third week of the semester he or she expects to earn a degree. Arrangements for this registration must be made by the student with the Registrar.
You've made it this far, now it's time to celebrate!
Please keep in mind, though, that the Commencement ceremony is just that: Ceremonial. Even though candidates are recognized on this day for their outstanding achievements, final semester grades will not yet been posted and no degrees will have officially been awarded. The awarding process will start the week after Commencement, so keep an eye on your DegreeWorks for the final confirmation of your degree being awarded.
A student who is pursuing two degrees. This student will have completed each program degree requirements as well as an additional 30 credits. Generally completing 150+ credits. Student will receive two diplomas.
A student who is pursuing two majors. This student will have completed each program degree requirements. Generally completing 120 credits. Student will receive one diploma.
Departmental-specific individual who certifies degrees. Your department administrator or Primary Advisor will give you this information.
If you are seeking a Baccalaureate level certificate (Business Management, Entrepreneurship, Gerontology, Life-Scholars, Arabic, or Pre-Med) and no other credential in the same semester, please complete this stand alone application after speaking with your advisor:
Office of the Registrar
Montana State University
111 Montana Hall (campus map)
P.O. Box 172660
Bozeman, MT 59717-2660
Office Hours
8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Monday through Friday
Excludes University Holidays
Contact
Telephone: (406) 994-6650
Fax: (406) 994-1972
Email: [email protected]
Registrar
Antoni Campeau