Commencement
To honor and celebrate the accomplishments of our graduates we will host virtual ceremonies on May 9, 2020 and ongoing planning for a future celebration will take place. Read the full release here.
Graduation Deadlines/Timelines
Summer 2020 | |
| June 15, 2020 | Deadline to submit a Summer 2020 Graduation Application via MyState |
| July 15 | cbgrad.com available for Summer 2020 graduates (Order cap, gown if applicable) |
| Watch for email | Diploma Request Order Form available in MyState |
| August 21, 2020 | Official Date of Graduation for Summer 2020 (degree date) |
| August 26, 2020 | All I and IP grades, as well as current coursework must be completed |
| August 26, 2020 | 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 25, 2020 | Estimated date official transcripts (with degree posted) are available |
| October 15, 2020 | Diplomas mailed/Ready to pick up at Registrar's Office |
Fall 2020 | |
| August 3, 2020 | Graduation application opens. Submit via MyState |
| September 11, 2020 | Deadline to submit a Fall 2020 Graduation Application via MyState |
| October 15, 2020 | cbgrad.com available for Fall 2020 graduates (Order cap, gown if applicable) |
| October 15, 2020 | Diploma Request Order Form available in MyState |
| December 8, 2020 | Official Date of Graduation for Fall 2020 (degree date) |
| December 11, 2020 | All I and IP grades, as well as current coursework must be completed |
| December 11, 2020 | 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 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 | |
| October 15, 2020 | Graduation application opens. Submit via MyState |
| January 29, 2021 | Deadline to submit a Spring 2021 Graduation Application via MyState |
| March 15, 2021 | cbgrad.com available for Spring 2021 graduates (Order cap, gown if applicable) |
| March 15, 2021 | RSVP for Commencement ceremonies and Diploma Request Order Form available in MyState |
| May 7, 2021 | Official Date of Graduation for Spring 2021 (degree date) |
| May 8, 2021 | Commencement ceremonies held in Frost Arena. |
| 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 |