You must complete an Application for Graduation and have an official audit completed by the Office of Academic Records in order to receive your degree. If you fail to apply, degree information cannot be posted to a transcript and your diploma cannot be sent.
How to Apply for Graduation
• You can complete the Application for Graduation form at the Office of Academic Records or download the form and fax to 701-788-4738 or scan and email to records@mayvillestate.edu.
• Contact your academic advisor to review your degree requirements.
• Verify that the following requirements are complete:
You have earned a minimum number of semester hours to apply for graduation. (120 hours for a four-year degree, 64 hours for a two-year degree)
You have maintained a minimum Grade Point Average.
You have earned the minimum 30 hour residency requirement from MSU.
• Are you participating in commencement?
Students graduating in July, December and May are welcome to participate in the ceremony in May. Be sure to respond to email correspondence sent in February. An approved Early Commencement form is needed for early participation.
You must have appropriate regalia in order to march in the commencement ceremony. To order, go to Mayville State University's Bookstore Web Site.