GRADUATING STUDENT SUCCESS
Class of 2027
Your final year, in one place. Deadlines, graduation requirements, career prep, and Commencement, from the offices working together to get you across the stage.
On this page:
Coming Up
Updated Nov. 4, 2026
NOW
OPEN
Regalia ordering for undergraduate, Palmer & Gold College master’s graduates
DEC
30
Graduation Application
Deadline to apply for May 2027 graduation
FEB
26
MDCHS Regalia Orders
Murphy Deming regalia ordering opens online
BEFORE YOU WALK
Your senior checklist
Eight things every graduating student should do this year. Click each block for a link to its details below.
01
Check your degree audit
Your requirements are at the top of your progress report in MyMBU.
FALL
02
Apply to graduate
The May 2027 application is open now.
FALL
03
Clear holds or balances
An outstanding balance can keep you from registering.
FALL
04
Register for spring
Seniors get priority course registration for Spring 2027.
FALL
05
Meet with McCree
Get help with any step — from your resume to your job or graduate school search.
ANYTIME
06
Order your regalia
Get your cap, gown, and hood from the Campus Store. Order dates vary by program.
ANYTIME
07
Prepare to walk
There’s one ceremony each year. Share info with your guests as it arrives.
SPRING
FROM THE REGISTRAR
Applying to Graduate
Questions about graduation? Start with your academic advisor.
Who should apply now
The May 2027 graduation application is open. Use it only if you will finish your degree requirements in Spring 2027 (May). Students who will finish after Spring 2027 should not apply at this time. Not sure? Talk to your advisor about whether you need to apply.
Apply by the December deadline
Undergraduates who apply by the deadline also get a General Education audit. If you apply after the deadline, we will still review your readiness, but you may miss the registration period for any missing requirements.
Graduating in December?
If you missed the December 2026 graduation application and expect to graduate in December, contact registrar@marybaldwin.edu immediately.
Spring 2027 registration
Senior priority registration opened October 21. Check your account balance in MyMBU under MyAccounts so you can register. Questions: studentaccounts@marybaldwin.edu.
FROM THE MCCREE CENTER
Be ready for what comes next
Our goal is simple: we want every graduate to walk across the stage ready for what comes next. You don’t have to do it alone. The McCree Center will help you check every box.
Professional headshot
An updated photo that represents the professional you are now.
Polished résumé
Updated and ready to send to the right opportunity.
LinkedIn profile
Tells your story and helps employers and graduate programs find you.
Handshake profile
Complete and current, so employers recruiting MBU students can see you.
The Finish Line
Commencement
There is one Commencement ceremony each year. August 2026 and December 2026 graduates may choose to walk in the May 2027 ceremony if they did not already participate in May 2026.
Regalia
Order your regalia from the Campus Store.
- Undergraduates: cap, gown & tassel, plus the MBU undergraduate hood. Stoles and cords come directly from individual organizations, as approved.
- Master’s graduates: cap, gown & tassel, plus the MBU master’s hood. The hood’s velvet color depends on your degree.
- Doctoral graduates: gown, hood & tam. The velvet color depends on your specialty.
Undergraduate, Palmer & Gold College master’s regalia can be ordered at any time. Murphy Deming graduates can order online starting February 26, 2027.
Master’s Hood Colors by Degree
Show the color chart
| Graduate Program | Velvet Color |
|---|---|
| Master of Science in Higher Education, Master of Arts in Teaching, and Master of Education | Light Blue |
| Master of Science in Applied Behavior Analysis | Gold |
| Master of Fine Arts | Brown |
| Master of Letters in Shakespeare and Performance | White |
| Master of Business Administration | Drab |
| Master of Health Administration | Salmon |
| Master of Science in Nursing | Apricot |
| Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies | Green |
Who to ask
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