Applying for the Degree
Graduate students must file an application for the doctorate, master's or education specialist degree before his or her name will be placed on the list of graduates. This application can be found online at my.moreheadstate.edu, or in the Graduate School, 701 Ginger Hall. Registration for spring and summer terms must be completed by March 15 and registration for the fall term must be completed by Oct. 15, in order to avoid a late fee. There is a $20 graduation fee, which must be paid by the degree candidate prior to graduation. For students applying for degree after the deadline, the fee is $30.
To register for graduation online:
- Log on to my.moreheadstate.edu
- Click on ‘Students’ in the left side menu
- Click on ‘Academic Profile’
- Click on ‘Application for Graduation’
- Choose appropriate academic program for which you are applying
- Fill out the graduation application form and click submit
- Complete payment information
Once the application has been submitted, an e-mail notification is sent to the Graduate School. Students will also receive a confirmation e-mail.
Commencement is observed two times during the academic year. Ceremonies are held at the end of the fall and spring terms. For additional information regarding graduation and commencement, contact the Graduate School at 606-783-2039.