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At SDState, commencement is a time to acknowledge our students' academic achievements. This website provides details and information regarding graduation, which took place May 5, 2018.

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Rewatch the ceremonies

10 a.m. CDT May 5, 2018 Undergraduate Ceremony
2 p.m. CDT May 5, 2018 Undergraduate Ceremony
5 p.m. CDT May 5, 2018 Graduate Ceremony

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Student in graduation attire looking at the Campanile — Click the image for the 2018 Commencement social media feed.

Graduation News

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May. 3, 8:43 AM
LeBeau to receive honorary doctorate of public service
Whether it was serving her country or other people, Marcella (Ryan) LeBeau has always answered the call.
Apr. 25, 3:36 PM
Meet the Speakers: Career turning point drove pursuit of master's degree
Charean Williams has never been to Brookings but she is about to receive a Master of Mass Communication degree from South Dakota State University and deliver a speech at the graduate commencement M
Apr. 20, 12:38 PM
Meet the Speakers: Electrical engineering major to begin career in Kansas City
The Van D. and Barbara B. Fishback Honors College and the electrical engineering department were two huge sells to senior Jacob Gubbrud when he first came on a visit to South Dakota State University as a junior in high school.