Graduation

Following student RSVPs on April 23, a six-ticket seating pod will be sent directly to the student for dissemination. No tickets are available for purchase.  

South Dakota State University is committed to having in-person Commencement Ceremonies this May. 

Saturday, May 8, 2021

Associate, Bachelor’s, Master’s and Doctoral degrees from the Colleges of:  

9:30 a.m. Ceremony
Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences
Natural Sciences

4 p.m. Ceremony
Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences

Sunday, May 9, 2021 

Associates, Bachelor’s, Master’s and Doctoral degrees from the Colleges of: 

10 a.m. Ceremony
Education and Human Sciences
Nursing

4 p.m. Ceremony
Engineering
Pharmacy and Allied Health Professions

Commencement ceremonies will held with the health and safety of everyone in mind and will incorporate public health policies as necessary. SDSU remains committed to providing traditional elements such as speakers from across campus representing the President’s Office, Academic Affairs, respective colleges, SDSU Alumni Association, South Dakota Board of Regents and more. Student speakers that were nominated and selected to speak at commencement will also be featured.

Commencement ceremonies are scheduled to be held on the College Green. A limited number of family members will be allowed to attend. For more information, visit the Graduation on the Green website.

2021 Livestream

9:30 a.m. CDT May 8, 2021

4 p.m. CDT May 8, 2021

10 a.m. CDT May 9, 2021

4 p.m CDT May 9, 2021

10 a.m. CDT May 5, 2020 Undergraduate Ceremony

2 p.m. CDT May 5, 2020 Undergraduate Ceremony

5 p.m. CDT May 5, 2020 Graduate Ceremony

10 a.m. CDT May 4, 2019 Undergraduate Ceremony

2 p.m. CDT May 4, 2019 Undergraduate Ceremony

5 p.m. CDT May 4, 2019 Graduate Ceremony