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.
Graduation Deadlines/Timelines
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 cap, gown if applicable) |
| August 17, 2018 | Official Date of Graduation for Summer 2018 (degree date) |
| 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 |
| August/September 2018 | Diploma order system available online. Watch your Jacks account for more information. |
| 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 |
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 25, 2018 | Estimated date official transcripts (with degree posted) are available |
| March 2018 | 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 21, 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) |
| May 3, 2019 | Official Date of Graduation for Spring 2019 (degree date) |
| April 1, 2019 | RSVP Spring 2019 Graduation Ceremony attendance via cbgrad.com |
| 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 |