Graduation day at Truman State University usually stretches over several hours, including both the ceremony and any associated events. Students should expect to be on campus for most of the day, engaging with faculty and fellow graduates. Graduating students should confirm their schedules in advance. Completing the Truman State University Graduation Participation Form will help ensure you’re updated on any changes or schedules.

At Truman State University, the tassel colors typically correspond to the specific academic program of each student. For instance, popular colors include blue for general studies and gold for honors. Students can refer to the university’s graduation materials for precise details regarding their tassel color. Make sure to submit your Truman State University Graduation Participation Form to receive all necessary graduation information.

A typical graduation ceremony at Truman State University lasts about two to three hours. This timeframe allows for the procession, speeches, and the actual awarding of degrees. Students should arrive early to ensure they are prepared and understand the flow of the event. Completing the Truman State University Graduation Participation Form is essential for ensuring your place in the ceremony.

Official Transcripts: Students can request their official Truman transcript to be sent to them or to a third party (such as a college or university to which they wish to apply) by visiting the Registrar's transcript request page.

Students must complete and pass a minimum of 120 total undergraduate credits to earn a Bachelor's degree at Truman State University. Students must complete and pass at least 40 credits in 300-, 400-, and 500-level courses in order to meet graduation requirements for all baccalaureate degrees.

Students who earn a semester grade point average of less than 2.0 are on academic probation for that semester. In order to return to good standing, a semester grade point average of 2.0 or above in at least six credit hours is required.

Truman stands out amongst colleges throughout the Midwest. There aren't many schools out there that compare to Truman. They call it the "Harvard of the Midwest" or "Princeton of the Prairie" for a reason. The courses are challenging, but the professors are interesting and supportive.

Changing the Name from Northeast Missouri State University to Truman State University.

In March 1993 Truman became the first public university in Missouri opting to achieve the Missouri Coordinating Board for Higher Education's highly selective mission category. The University's name change to Truman State University on July 1, 1996, was part of the logical progression of its new mission.