Schedule of Events

Students who will be completing their degree requirements in the spring term and the start date of their final classes are January 9, 2012, must submit their application for graduation and payment on or before January 9, 2012. If the application is received after January 9, 2012, the student will be required to pay an additional $50 late fee.

Students who will be completing their degree requirements in the spring months and the start date of their final classes begins prior to January 9, 2012, must submit their application before registering for their final semester. If the application is received after the start date of their final semester, the student will be required to pay an additional $50 late fee. To be eligible to participate in Commencement, the application must be received on or before January 20, 2012.

Students who will be completing their degree requirements in the summer months must submit their application for graduation and payment on or before January 20, 2012. If the application is received after January 20, 2012, the student will not be permitted to participate in any Commencement Ceremonies, but will still be processed for graduation.

Any applications that are received after January 20, 2012 will be processed ONLY for graduation. The applicant will not be permitted to participate in any Commencement Ceremonies and their name will not appear in the program.

Important dates

March 1, 2012 – April 30, 2012	Caps, Gowns, and Hood are available for purchase. Visit http://www.cougarshop.org/ for purchasing instructions. Purchase your cap and gown from March 1, 2012-March 30, 2012 for a 20% discount.
March 22, 2012 9AM – 3PM	John W. Eye Conference Center - Beckley Grad Fair Commencement Ceremonies.

Dates and Times for Commencement Ceremonies

May 11, 2012 6PM	Main Campus Hooding Ceremony Beckley-Raleigh County Convention Center, 200 Armory Dr., Beckley, West Virginia 25801.
May 12, 2012 4PM	Main Campus Commencement Ceremony Beckley-Raleigh County Convention Center, 200 Armory Dr., Beckley, West Virginia 25801.
May 22, 2012 7PM	MSU Orlando Ceremony Sanford Civic Center, 401 E. Seminole Blvd., Sanford, FL 32771.
Specific, locations, times, and dates, will be announced for MSU Martinsburg, Orlando, and Center Township ceremonies when they become available.