Prepare for the final step in completing your degree.
This page provides information about applying for graduation, important deadlines, degree audits, commencement participation, and diploma processing. Review requirements carefully and apply by the posted deadline to ensure your degree is awarded on time.
For questions about graduation, email graduation@mc.edu.
Refer to the Academic Calendar for official dates. Two deadlines apply:
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Priority Deadline
Apply by this date to ensure earlier review and address any scheduling or degree plan issues. -
Participation Deadline
This is the final deadline to apply for graduation and indicate participation in the commencement ceremony.
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Select Student Profile at the top.
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In the left-hand menu, click Apply to Graduate (last link).
Before submitting your application, you will be asked to:
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Select your current curriculum and graduation term.
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Indicate whether you will participate in the ceremony.
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Confirm how your name should appear on your diploma.
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Enter a diploma mailing address (not your MC campus box). Diplomas are mailed 3–4 weeks after graduation.
NOTICE: If you see the message No Curricula Available, your application was submitted previously.
After You Apply
- You’ll see a confirmation and next steps. To stay on track:
- Check your Degree Evaluation in BannerWeb regularly and after any schedule changes.
- Complete Cap and Gown Order Information.
- Complete Graduation Survey.
- Within a few weeks of applying, you will receive a confirmation email from the Office of the Registrar. Check your MC email regularly for updates.
- Need to update your application (major, name, mailing address, or ceremony attendance)? Email the Registrar’s Office immediately at graduation@mc.edu.
- Who do I contact with questions? Graduation Coordinatorgraduation@mc.edu
Visit our Commencement website links below for more details.
Diplomas
Paper Diplomas
Graduating students receive their diploma by mail approximately four weeks after degree conferral through Parchment, our official diploma provider.
Diplomas are mailed to the address on file with the Registrar’s Office. Please update your address by the date grades are due to ensure accurate delivery.
Note: Diplomas may not fit in a standard mailbox. If no one is available at delivery, you may need to pick it up from your local post office.
Digital Diplomas
A free digital diploma is available immediately after your degree is conferred—perfect for quick sharing with employers, family, and friends.
- Watch your MC email or text messages for your notification
- Follow the link to set up your Parchment digital credentials account
- Download a secure PDF or share via a verified link
Your digital diploma will remain available anytime through your Parchment account.
Replacement / Duplicate Diplomas
Alumni may request a replacement diploma if the original has been lost, damaged, or if a legal name change has occurred.
- Mississippi College diplomas: $45
- MC School of Law diplomas: $70
Replacement diplomas reflect the name on your official student record at the time of graduation unless a legal name change has been processed.
Legal Name Changes
Name changes after graduation require official documentation and a notarized request. Accepted documents include:
- Court order
- Updated passport or visa
- Social Security card
- Marriage license
- Divorce decree
Email graduation@mc.edu to update your name before ordering a replacement diploma.
Processing time: 4–6 weeks after all documentation is approved.
Name Change to Mississippi Christian University (2026)
What will my diploma say if I graduate in 2026?
May 2026 graduates will receive diplomas that read Mississippi College. Beginning with Summer 2026, diplomas will read Mississippi Christian University.
Will my existing diploma or transcript still be valid?
Yes. Documents issued under Mississippi College remain fully valid. Transcripts ordered beginning June 1, 2026, will reflect Mississippi Christian University.
Learn more about graduation updates
How do I request a diploma with the new name?
Replacement diplomas reflecting Mississippi Christian University will be available beginning July 31, 2026.
Apostille Requests
If your diploma is needed for international use and requires apostille certification, please visit our Apostille webpage for detailed instructions.
