Congratulations on completing your degree!

(Scroll down for information on graduate certificate completion.)

Steps to receive your diploma:

1. Apply for completion. Apply for completion in Joe’SS. Check the Dates & Deadlines to make sure you apply before the deadline.

2. Make sure you clear for graduation. Run your online MyDegree Audit Report (DARS). Be sure you run the correct degree program audit — every program you have ever been enrolled in at S&T will show up when you search for your DARS. Step by step instructions of how to check your DARS, verify your name and address where your diploma will be mailed* on Joe’SS (Self Service > Student Center > Personal Information). Make sure to inform the Registrar’s Office of any discrepancies (email registrar@mst.edu or call 573-341-4181;  Diploma Address Change form).

3. Contact the Registrar's Office for your graduation announcements. Graduation announcements are available to graduating students. If you would like graduation announcements, please contact the Registrar's Office at registrar@mst.edu for details. 

4. Attending Commencement? Make sure to order your Commencement regalia from The S&T Store. Contact the Bookstore Manager, Mark Gallardo, and  he will ship the items to you, or you can pick up the day of commencement. If you pick up your gown, it will be in its package and not pressed and ironed.

*Diplomas will be mailed 6-8 weeks after the semester closes.

Attending commencement? You will need to order a cap, gown, tassel, and hood. All master’s caps, gowns, and tassels are black.

Helpful Links:  Commencement Details  |  Watch Commencement Live  |   Commencement FAQs

Congratulations on completing your certificate coursework!

Steps to receive your graduate certificate:

1. Apply for completion. Students should apply for completion in Joe’SS. Check the Dates & Deadlines to make sure you apply before the deadline.

2. Make sure you clear for completion. Run your online MyDegree Audit Report (DARS). Be sure you run the correct degree program audit — every program you have ever been enrolled in at S&T will show up when you search for your DARS. Step by step instructions of how to check your DARS. Make sure to verify your name and address where your certificate will be mailed* on Joe’SS (Self Service > Student Center > Personal Information). Inform the Registrar’s Office of any discrepancies (email registrar@mst.edu or call 573-341-4181; Diploma Address Change form).

3. Apply for your master's degree program. If you wish to continue on to receive your master's degree after completing your certificate, you need to submit an application. Even if you have met all the requirements, you must still go through the application process. For more information, click here. 

Please note: Graduate certificate recipients DO NOT walk at Commencement.

*Certificates will be mailed to students 6-8 weeks after the semester closes.