Commencement
SDSU hosts one university-wide commencement ceremony in the spring. Graduates from all terms are welcome to participate in the ceremony, including those who will graduate the following summer or fall terms. Some colleges and departments hold individual graduation ceremonies at the end of other terms, and students should check with their dean's office for information on how to RSVP and attend those events.
Summer and Fall 2018 and Spring 2019 graduates will be able to RSVP for the 2019 Commencement ceremony on Friday, March 15. Students who will graduate in Summer and Fall 2019 and would like to walk early will be able to fill out an Early Walk RSVP Form on this webpage also on March 15.
Graduation Deadlines/Timelines
Fall 2018 | |
| September 7, 2018 | Deadline to submit a Fall 2018 Graduation Application via MyState |
| October 15, 2018 | cbgrad.com available for Fall 2018 graduates (Order cap, gown if applicable) |
| December 12, 2018 | Official Date of Graduation for Fall 2018 (degree date) |
| December 17, 2018 | All I and IP grades, as well as current coursework must be completed |
| December 17, 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 |
| November/December 2018 | Diploma order system available online. Watch your Jacks account for more information. |
| January 11, 2019 | Deadline to select diploma pickup or delivery preference on MyState. |
| January 25, 2019 | Estimated date official transcripts (with degree posted) are available |
| March 2019 | Diplomas mailed/Ready to pick up in Registrar's Office |
| April 1, 2019 | RSVP Spring 2019 Graduation Ceremony attendance via cbgrad.com |
| May 4, 2019 | SDSU Graduation Ceremonies: Frost Arena |
Spring 2019 | |
| January 25, 2019 | Deadline to submit a Spring 2019 Graduation Application via MyState |
| March 15, 2019 | cbgrad.com available for Spring 2019 graduates (Order cap, gown if applicable) |
| March 15, 2019 | RSVP for commencement. Information on how to RSVP will be emailed to Jacks accounts from SDSU.Graduation@sdstate.edu. |
| May 3, 2019 | Official Date of Graduation for Spring 2019 (degree date) |
| May 4, 2019 | SDSU Graduation Ceremonies: Frost Arena |
| May 8, 2019 | All I and IP grades, as well as current coursework must be completed |
| May 8, 2019 | 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 |
| May/June 2019 | Diploma order system available online. Watch your Jacks account for more information. |
| June 21, 2019 | Estimated date official transcripts (with degree posted) are available |
| July 2019 | Diplomas mailed/Ready to pick up at Registrar's Office |