Graduation

Students are required to complete the  following 2 processes in order to graduate from the university:

• Degree Check Process 
• Campus Clearance Process

The Degree Check Process is required so that the Registration & Records Office can process the following:

1. Degree plan and expected degree completion term

2. Approval to participate in a Commencement Ceremony

3. At the time your degree check is evaluated, a $25 graduation fee will be added to your student account.

The Campus Clearance Process is required so that the Registration & Records Office can verify the following:

1. Verification of final mailing address 

2. Completion of the following 3 surveys for undergraduate degree seeking students:

     a.  Senior Survey - Feedback from Graduating Students concerning their experiences at SMSU

      b. MNSCU Employment Survey - Feedback from Graduating Students on future plans

      c. Civic Engagement Survey - Feedback from Graduating Students on civic engagement activities