The Spring 2024degree clearance process will conclude on a date Thursday, June 5, 2024. Diplomas
are 8.5x11 in size and do not display the major in which a student completed their
degree in. Diplomas only display a student's degree type (i.e. Bachelor of Science,
Master of Arts, etc.) and will be mailed to the degree address listed on your graduation
application on Monday, June 17, 2024. Diplomas for all spring graduates will be shipped
no later than this date.
The Summer 2024degree clearance process will conclude on Friday, August 30, 2024. Diplomas are 8.5x11
in size and do not display the major in which a student completed their degree in.
Diplomas only display a student's degree type (i.e. Bachelor of Science, Master of
Arts, etc.) and will be mailed to the degree address listed on your graduation application
on Monday, September 16, 2024. Diplomas for all summer graduates will be shipped no
later than this date.
The Fall 2023 degree clearance process will conclude on January 30, 2024. Diplomas are 8.5x11 in
size and do not display the major in which a student completed their degree in. Diplomas
only display a student's degree type (i.e. Bachelor of Science, Master of Arts, etc.)
and will be mailed to the degree address listed on your graduation application on
Monday, February 19, 2024. Diplomas for all fall graduates will be shipped no later
than this date.
The name that appears on the diploma is the official name the University currently
has on file. Any attempt to change your name requires legal documentation and completion
of the Official Name Change Form.
How do I change where my diploma will be mailed to?
To update your diploma mailing address, please log onto your SOAR account and click Campus Experience > Academics > Change Graduation Information where you'll
submit the new diploma mailing address online.
Contact Us
Office of the Registrar Kennard-Washington Hall (KWH) Room 110 118 College Drive, #5006 Hattiesburg, MS 39406
