Graduates

Diplomas

By default, your primary/legal name listed in my.SMU will print on the diploma. You can add or update the name listed on your degree in my.SMU using the following guidelines.

• A first name may be shortened to an initial (e.g. Larry is now “L”).
• An initial can be expanded (e.g., J is now Judy).
• A middle name that is not currently listed in my.SMU can be added (e.g., John Doe is now John “Michael” Doe).
• All other changes to the first or last name must be submitted to the University Registrar’s Office. Please visit Graduation and Diploma Services for more information.

Diplomas will be mailed to the home or diploma address listed in my.SMU at the end of January for December graduates and mid-June for May graduates. Please make sure to verify you have a correct address listed.

Transcripts

Transcripts with degrees posed will be available starting January 10, 2024, for December graduates and May 17, 2024, for May graduates.

Please Note: Candidates who owe money to the University may participate in the commencement ceremony, but diplomas and transcripts are held until accounts are cleared. For questions regarding your account, please contact Enrollment Services by calling 214-768-3417.