Register to participate in fall commencement ceremonies

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On October 19, 2026

A graduating student in cap and gown shakes hands with a university official during a commencement ceremony while holding a diploma cover. Other regalia-clad officials stand nearby, and audience members fill the background seating area.

A 2026 graduate shakes hands with Dr. Joseph Smith, professor of chemical and biochemical engineering, during a commencement ceremony in May. Photo by Michael Pierce/Missouri S&T.

Faculty are invited to participate in Missouri S&T’s fall 2026 commencement ceremonies and celebrate graduates’ achievements.

Ceremonies will be held at Gale Bullman’s Gibson Arena:

  • 6 p.m. Friday, Dec. 18, for doctoral and master’s degree graduates
  • 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 19, for bachelor’s degree graduates, split by discipline

Faculty serve as official witnesses to degree conferment, and participation demonstrates support for graduates and the university community.

Faculty planning to attend should register online. Reserved faculty seating will be available on the arena floor.

Full academic regalia is required. Faculty who need to rent regalia should place an order by Friday, Nov. 13 for pickup at the S&T Store by Tuesday, Dec. 8.

Faculty participating in the processional should report to Gale Bullman’s Aerobics Room one hour before the start of their ceremony. Additional commencement information is available at commencement.mst.edu.

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