Ceremony Dates

Lincoln University of Missouri — Fort Leonard Wood

• School of Nursing Pinning Ceremony

Lincoln University of Missouri — Jefferson City

• Department of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences
• Department of Humanities and Communications
• Department of Science, Technology, and Mathematics
• Department of Social and Behavioral Sciences
• Liberal Studies

• School of Business
• School of Education
• School of Nursing

• School of Nursing Pinning Ceremony

Tickets

• Each graduate will receive EIGHT (8) tickets. Tickets are required for attendees ages three and up.
• Tickets will only be released to graduates.
• Doors will open for guests one hour before the ceremony.
• There will be a security checkpoint, so please consider time for this process as you plan your and your guests’ arrival. 

Parking

• Jason Gym Lot reserved for Graduates
• Mitchell Hall Lot reserved for Platform Guests 
• Martin Luther King Hall Lot reserved for Media and Staff
• All other lots are open for guest parking 
• Accessible parking is available in the Mitchell Hall parking lot. Guests with mobility issues may also be dropped off in the circle driveway of Richardson Fine Arts Center.
• Link to campus map.

Ceremony Participation Policy

Cap & Gown 

All graduates participating in commencement must wear the appropriate attire.  You MUST purchase your academic regalia and invitations through Jostens. Be sure to allow enough time for delivery.

Graduation Honors Information 

Students receiving a BA, BLS, or BS who have completed sixty (60) hours at Lincoln University, and who have a cumulative GPA (including coursework at other universities) of 3.2 or above will graduate with honors.

GPA 3.2 - 3.5: Cum Laude honors
GPA 3.6 - 3.7: Magna Cum Laude honors
GPA 3.8 - 4.0: Summa Cum Laude honors