Graduates Information for: Spring 2018 Commencement Ceremony
May 2018 will mark the 132nd undergraduate commencement at South Dakota State University.
10 a.m. Ceremony: College of Agriculture and Biological Sciences, Jerome J. Lohr College of Engineering, College of Nursing
2 p.m. Ceremony: College of Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences, College of Education and Human Sciences, College of Pharmacy and Allied Health Professions
5 p.m. Ceremony: Masters and Doctoral degrees
Students are encouraged to park in Lot 166 West of the Dana J. Dykhouse Stadium.
Cap and Gown
Spring 2018 RSVP will be available March 15.
Summer and Fall 2018 graduates who wish to walk in Commencement need to complete the Request to Participate in 2018 Commencement (Early Walk RSVP) and return it to the Office of the Registrar by end of day Friday, March 23.
Students attending graduation ceremonies are encouraged to RSVP for their respective ceremony. At this time you can also order your cap and gown, and indicate how you would like your diploma delivered.
Graduation Deadlines/Timelines
Fall 2017 | |
| December 18, 2017 | Official transcripts for transfer credits (whether or not required for degree) must be received in the Registrar's Office. Note: Transcripts from BHSU, DSU, NSU, SDSM&T, or USD do not need to be submitted |
| January 19, 2018 | Estimated date official transcripts (with degree posted) are available |
| March 2018 | Diplomas mailed/Ready to pick up |
| April 25, 2018 | Deadline to RSVP Spring 2018 Graduation Ceremony attendance via cbgrad.com |
| May 5, 2018 | SDSU Graduation Ceremonies: Frost Arena |
Spring 2018 | |
| January 26, 2018 | Deadline to submit a Spring 2018 Graduation Application via MyState |
| March 15, 2018 | cbgrad.com available for Spring 2018 graduates (Order diploma, cap, gown if applicable) |
| May 4, 2018 | Official Date of Graduation for Spring 2018 |
| May 9, 2018 | All I and IP grades, as well as current coursework must be completed |
| May 9, 2018 | Official transcripts for transfer credits (whether or not required for degree) must be received in the Registrar's Office. Note: Transcripts from BHSU, DSU, NSU, SDSM&T, or USD do not need to be submitted |
| June 15, 2018 | Estimated date official transcripts (with degree posted) are available |
| August 2018 | Diplomas mailed/Ready to pick up |
| April 25, 2018 | Deadline to RSVP Spring 2018 Graduation Ceremony attendance via cbgrad.com |
| May 5, 2018 | SDSU Graduation Ceremonies: Frost Arena |
Summer 2018 | |
| June 15, 2018 | Deadline to submit a Summer 2018 Graduation Application via MyState |
| July 16, 2018 | cbgrad.com available for Summer 2018 graduates (Order diploma, cap, gown if applicable) |
| August 17, 2018 | Official Date of Graduation for Spring 2018 |
| August 10, 2018 | All I and IP grades, as well as current coursework must be completed |
| August 10, 2018 | Official transcripts for transfer credits (whether or not required for degree) must be received in the Registrar's Office. Note: Transcripts from BHSU, DSU, NSU, SDSM&T, or USD do not need to be submitted |
| September 21, 2018 | Estimated date official transcripts (with degree posted) are available |
| October 2018 | Diplomas mailed/Ready to pick up |
| April 2, 2018 | RSVP Spring 2018 Graduation Ceremony attendance via cbgrad.com |
| May 5, 2018 | SDSU Graduation Ceremonies: Frost Arena |