Graduation Deadlines/Timelines
South Dakota State University is committed to having in-person Commencement Ceremonies this May. Plans are fluid and dates, times and locations are subject to change as they will evolve with the ever-changing environment created by COVID-19.
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.
Saturday, May 8, 2021
Associates, Bachelor’s, Master’s and Doctoral degrees from the Colleges of:
10a.m. Ceremony
Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences
Natural Sciences
4:00p.m. Ceremony
Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
Sunday, May 9, 2021
Associates, Bachelor’s, Master’s and Doctoral degrees from the Colleges of:
10a.m. Ceremony
Education and Human Sciences
Nursing
4p.m. Ceremony
Engineering
Pharmacy and Allied Health Professions
A listing of colleges and departments can be found here.
Spring 2021 Graduates RSVP - Deadline April 23
- Visit your MyState Dashboard
- Scroll to the Forms section
- Under D, select Diploma Order Request
- Submit your Commencement RSVP and diploma pickup/mailing preference
- Order your regalia at cbgrad.com
Past Graduate Participants (Spring, Summer, and Fall 2020)
Submit the Past Graduate RSVP Form by Friday, April 23. You can order your regalia online through CB Grad.
Fall 2020
| Date | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| January 22, 2021 | Estimated date official transcripts (with degree posted) are available | |
| March 15, 2021 | Diplomas mailed/Ready to pick up at Registrar's Office |
Spring 2021
| Date | Details |
|---|---|
| January 29, 2021 | Deadline to submit a Spring 2021 Graduation Application via MyState |
| February 26, 2021 | cbgrad.com available for Spring 2021 graduates (Order cap, gown if applicable) |
| February 26, 2021 | RSVP for Commencement ceremonies and Diploma Request Order Form available in MyState |
| March 26, 2021 | Deadline for Summer 2021 Graduates (Early Walkers) to RSVP. |
| April 23, 2021 | Last day for Spring 2021 Graduates to RSVP |
| May 7, 2021 | Official Date of Graduation for Spring 2021 (degree date) |
| May 8, 2021 | Commencement ceremonies. |
| May 12, 2021 | All I and IP grades, as well as current coursework must be completed |
| May 12, 2021 | 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 18, 2021 | Estimated date official transcripts (with degree posted) are available |
| July 15, 2021 | Diplomas mailed/Ready to pick up at Registrar's Office |