Information for Graduates

2025 Spring Ceremonies

Graduation ceremonies for the Class of 2025 will be held May 10, 2025 at First Bank & Trust Arena on campus. Each ceremony will be ticketed based on capacity. 

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, College of Nursing and the College of Pharmacy and Allied Health Professions.
  • 6 p.m. – College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences and the College of Natural Sciences.

Ceremonies will be livestreamed. Further details will be released as they become available.

Spring 2025 Timeline

DateDetails
Jan. 31, 2025Deadline to submit Spring Graduation Application via .
Jan. 29, 2025Summer 2025 and Fall 2025 Graduation Application available on .
February 10, 2025 available for graduates to order cap, gown and tassel (if applicable). April 20 is the last day to order regalia from this site.
March 11, 2025RSVPs for commencement ceremonies available to graduates. You will RSVP for commencement through your MyState portal by logging in and locating the Graduation Application Info card on the right-hand side of your Dashboard. There, you will find the link to confirm your attendance.
March 26, 2025Deadline to submit future graduates' Request to Participate in Spring 2025 Commencement RSVP.  This is the deadline to have your name printed in the 2025 Commencement Program.
April 22, 2025Deadline for current or past graduates to RSVP to Spring 2025 commencement ceremonies. 
May 9, 2025Official Date of Graduation (degree date)
May 10, 2025Commencement Ceremonies.
May 14, 2025All I and IP grades, as well as current coursework must be completed.
May 14, 2025Official 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 14, 2025All requests for degree or registration exceptions (credit by exam, petitions, degree substitutions, waivers, etc.) must be submitted.
June 23, 2025

Official transcripts (with degree posted) are available no later than June 23, 2025.

A graduate’s degree is posted after the College notifies the Registrar’s Office of requirement completion. Graduates awaiting official transcripts are encourage to request a transcript and select Hold For Degree.

July 15, 2025Diplomas will be mailed by Parchment no later than July 15, 2025.

Summer 2025 Timeline

DateDetails
June 13, 2025Deadline to submit Summer Graduation Application via .
Aug. 22, 2025Official Date of Graduation (degree date)
Aug. 27, 2025All I and IP grades, as well as current coursework must be completed.
Aug. 27, 2025Official 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.
Aug. 27, 2025All requests for degree or registration exceptions (credit by exam, petitions, degree substitutions, waivers, etc.) must be submitted.
Sept. 26, 2025

Official transcripts (with degree posted) are available no later than September 26, 2025.

A graduate’s degree is posted after the College notifies the Registrar’s Office of requirement completion. Graduates awaiting official transcripts are encourage to request a transcript and select Hold For Degree.

Oct. 15, 2025Diplomas will be mailed by Parchment no later than Oct. 15, 2025.

Graduation Application Deadlines:

Spring 2025 - Jan. 31, 2025

Summer 2025 - June 13, 2025


Future Graduation Ceremony Dates:

Spring 2025 - May 10, 2025

Spring 2026 - May 9, 2026