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. See the ceremony schedule.
Graduation Deadlines/Timelines
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 via MyState (Dashboard > Forms > Diploma Order Request Form) |
| April 24, 2019 | Deadline to RSVP for Commencement via MyState |
| 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 |
| June 14, 2019 | Estimated date official transcripts (with degree posted) are available |
| July 15, 2019 | Diplomas mailed/Ready to pick up at Registrar's Office |
Summer 2019 | |
| June 14, 2019 | Deadline to submit a Summer 2019 Graduation Application via MyState |
| July 15, 2019 | cbgrad.com available for Summer 2019 graduates (Order cap, gown if applicable) |
| July 15, 2019 | Diploma Order Request Form available in MyState |
| August 23, 2019 | Official Date of Graduation for Summer 2019 (degree date) |
| TBD | All I and IP grades, as well as current coursework must be completed |
| TBD | 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 20, 2019 | Estimated date official transcripts (with degree posted) are available |
| October 11, 2019 | Diplomas mailed/Ready to pick up at Registrar's Office |
Fall 2019 | |
| September 6, 2019 | Deadline to submit a Fall 2019 Graduation Application via MyState |
| October 15, 2019 | cbgrad.com available for Fall 2019 graduates (Order cap, gown if applicable) |
| October 15, 2019 | Diploma Request Order Form available in MyState |
| December 18, 2019 | Official Date of Graduation for Fall 2019 (degree date) |
| December 23, 2019 | All I and IP grades, as well as current coursework must be completed |
| December 23, 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 |
| January 24, 2020 | Estimated date official transcripts (with degree posted) are available |
| March 15, 2020 | Diplomas mailed/Ready to pick up at Registrar's Office |
| May 9, 2020 | Commencement ceremonies at Frost Arena |