Fall 2015 commencement is this weekend (Dec 18–19). Among the hundreds of successful graduates who will receive their diplomas are 394 distance students who have earned their degrees through online courses.
"Members of the online class of 2015 come from all over the United States and as far away as Australia, the Czech Republic and Korea," said Kim Siegenthaler, Mizzou Online director.
The graduates range in age from 22 to 73. Most of them have completed post-graduate degrees; 320 are receiving doctorates, educational specialist or master's degrees.
"These students have demonstrated tremendous persistence and effort. Many of them completed their courses while simultaneously working full time and taking care of their families. And that's no mean feat," Siegenthaler said. "All of Mizzou — students, staff and faculty — have reason to be proud of their scholarship and stamina."
As a tribute to these students, Mizzou Online has created a commencement website where graduates can share photos and friends and family can write congratulatory notes in the online guest book.
Much like the on-campus commencement exercises taking place this weekend, the online commencement includes video remarks from Vice Provost for Undergraduate Studies Jim Spain and student speaker Carlos Blanco (EdSp).
For more information about the on-campus graduation ceremonies, please visit the Registrar's commencement page.
Congratulate a graduate today by posting in the guest book!