1.    Check with your advisor to make sure you are eligible for graduation.

2.    Check to be sure you do not have any Personal Restrictions on your record.  Go to The Archway, Log In and select Authorizations and Restrictions from the Student Menu.  Look at Personal Restrictions.

3.    Fill out an application for graduation.

4.    Be sure to check your McDaniel email for commencement information.

 

Graduate Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

When will I receive my diploma?

Does my major appear on my diploma?

Do Master's degree students receive Latin Honors?

When should I start receiving information about graduation?

When will I receive my hood?

Is there a practice ceremony for graduation?

Do Master's degree candidates attend the Baccalaureate service?

Is there a ceremony for students who graduate in August and/or December?

Will I receive my diploma on graduation day?

Can I request a duplicate diploma?

When and how will I receive tickets?

How many tickets will I receive for guests?  Can I receive additional tickets?

 

Graduate Commencement Questions not answered:  email the Registrar's Office

 

When will I receive my diploma?

August diplomas will be mailed in mid October.  December diplomas will be mailed in late February.  May diplomas are handed out at commencement or mailed the last week of May.

Does my major appear on my diploma?

Your name and degree appear on the diploma.   Degree is Master of Science or Master of Liberal Arts.  Course of study appears on your transcript.

Do Master's degree students receive Latin Honors?

Only Undergraduate students receive Latin Honors.

When should I start receiving information about graduation?

You should start receiving information about graduation several months before your anticipated completion date.    Commencement information will start in the January before the appropriate May commencement date.  Be sure to check your McDaniel email and commencement websites for this information.

When will I receive my hood?

Graduate students will receive their hood outside the Chapel Lobby during check-in prior to commencement.

Is there a practice ceremony for graduation?

We do not have a practice ceremony. 

Do Master's degree candidates attend the Baccalaureate service?

No, this is an Undergraduate service.

Is there a ceremony for students who graduate in August and/or December?

August/December graduates can participate in the following May commencement ceremony.  Please contact the Registrar's Office to make sure that you are on our list for participating in commencement.

Will I receive my diploma on graduation day?

May candidates will receive their diplomas on commencement day.  August and December graduates that are participating in the commencement ceremony will have already received their diplomas via the mail.  On commencement day, you will receive a diploma tube with a special congratulatory letter.

Can I request a duplicate diploma?

Requests for duplicate diplomas can be sent to the Registrar's Office.  Include your name (as it appeared on your diploma), graduation date, and where you would like your diploma sent, along with a payment of $40.    Duplicate diplomas will be printed with the May, August or December degrees each semester.

When and how will I receive tickets for Commencement?

You have been sent a ticket request card to be returned to the President's Office by March 30th.  Tickets will be mailed in early April.

How many tickets will I receive for guests?  Can I receive additional tickets?

Each student is given six tickets.  If graduate students need additional tickets, contact the President's Office.