Participation in Commencement

Students who complete degree requirements as of August 31 or December 31 are invited to participate in the Commencement ceremony held the following May (at the Lebanon campus) or June (at the Louisville campus).  For example, if you graduate in August or December,2012 you may attend Commencement in May or June 2013.  Students who complete requirements in May should plan to attend the May or June ceremony in the year in which they graduate (May2013 graduates may participate in the May or June 2013 ceremony.)

For information about the June Commencement ceremony at the Louisville campus, please contact the Louisville office at (502) 400-8335.


Graduation Information for ALL Students
All students must apply for graduation the semester before you plan to complete program requirements (see dates below).  You must apply to graduate even if you do not intend to participate in a Commencement ceremony.  You may apply earlier than the deadlines posted below.

Apply Now (Lebanon, IL Centers, Paducah, eLearning)     Apply Now (Kentucky Campuses [Louisville, Radcliff])

Graduation Application Deadlines

•   May applications are due by October 31
•   August applications are due by March 31
•   December applications are due by June 30

Graduation Dates

McKendree awards degrees three times a year on the following dates: May 31, August 31, and December 31.  If you complete coursework earlier in the term, your degree will not be posted until the end of the term.  Diplomas will be mailed the same week the degree is conferred provided all accounts with the University are clear.

Commencement Photographer

We strongly encourage our graduates and families of our graduates to take full advantage of the professional photography services provided.  Enjoy your day and let the "pros" take care of the rest!

 
               Jon Cannon Photography

617 N. Market Street                                        To see prices for photos, click here

Mascoutah, IL  62258

www.JonCannonPhotography.com

Photos will be available to view and order 3-7 days after the ceremony.

To order photos click here.

Commencement Resources (updated for 2013 ceremony)

Graduate Commencement Instructions

Undergraduate Commencement Instructions

Directions to Campus
 
Parking

News Releases      

Keep in Touch   

Things To Do Before Commencement    

Helpful Tips for Commencement Day    

Undergraduate Ceremony Rain Back Up Plan   

Graduate Ceremony Rain Back Up Plan    

For More Information

Academic Records Office
(618) 537-6819