Graduation ceremonies for the Class of 2023 will be held May 6, 2023 at the Swiftel Center in Brookings, South Dakota. The move from campus is due to the construction in Frost Arena as that facility continues its transformation into First Bank & Trust Arena during the next 18 months.
Graduates, associate through doctoral degrees, will walk with their respective colleges at the following times:
- 10 a.m. – College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences and the Jerome J. Lohr College of Engineering;
- 2 p.m. – College of Education and Human Sciences and the College of Pharmacy and Allied Health Professions; and
- 6 p.m. – College of Nursing, College of Natural Sciences and the College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences.
Each ceremony will be ticketed based on capacity, and graduates will receive up to six tickets apiece for their guests.
The Swiftel Center is located at 824 32nd Ave. in Brookings.
Information regarding ticket information was released in an email on April 5, 2023.
Fall 2023 Timeline
| Date | Details |
|---|---|
| September 8, 2023 | Deadline to submit Graduation Application via MyState |
| October 2, 2023 | sdsu.shopoakhalli.com available for graduates to order cap, gown and tassel (if applicable) |
| December 13, 2023 | Official Date of Graduation (degree date) |
| December 18, 2023 | All I and IP grades, as well as current coursework must be completed |
| December 18, 2023 | 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 |
| December 18, 2023 | All requests for degree or registration exceptions (credit by exam, petitions, degree substitutions, waivers, etc..) must be submitted |
| January 24, 2024 | Official transcripts (with degree posted) are available no later than January 24, 2024. A graduate’s degrees is posted after the College notifies the Registrar’s Office of requirement completion. Graduates awaiting an official transcripts are encourage to request a transcript and select HOLD FOR DEGREE. |
| March 15, 2023 | Diplomas mailed/Ready to pick up at Registrar's Office |
Spring 2024 Timeline
| Date | Details |
|---|---|
| January 26, 2024 | Deadline to submit Graduation Application via MyState |
| March 13, 2024 | sdsu.shopoakhalli.com available for graduates to order cap, gown and tassel (if applicable) |
| March 13, 2024 | RSVP for commencement ceremonies available to graduates |
| March 22, 2024 | Deadline to submit the Future Graduates Request to Participate in Spring 2024 Commencement RSVP |
| April 25, 2024 | Deadline for current and past graduates to RSVP to commencement ceremonies |
| May 3, 2024 | Official Date of Graduation (degree date) |
| May 4, 2024 | Commencement ceremonies |
| May 8, 2024 | All I and IP grades, as well as current coursework must be completed |
| May 8, 2024 | 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 8, 2024 | All requests for degree or registration exceptions (credit by exam, petitions, degree substitutions, waivers, etc..) must be submitted |
| June 18, 2024 | Official transcripts (with degree posted) are available no later than June 18, 2024. A graduate’s degrees is posted after the College notifies the Registrar’s Office of requirement completion. Graduates awaiting an official transcripts are encourage to request a transcript and select HOLD FOR DEGREE |
| July 15, 2024 | Diplomas mailed/Ready to pick up at Registrar's Office |