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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. Ceremony times and colleges will be announced in January 2025. 

First Bank & Trust Arena is the newly renovated home to Jackrabbits Basketball, Volleyball and Wrestling competitions. 

Ceremonies will be live-streamed. Further details will be released as they become available. 

Fall 2024 Timeline

DateDetails
Feb. 28, 2024Summer 2024 and Fall 2024 Graduation Application available on .
Sept. 13, 2024Deadline to submit Fall 2024 Graduation Application via .
Oct. 1, 2024 available for graduates to order cap, gown and tassel (if applicable)
Dec. 18, 2024Official Date of Graduation (degree date)
Dec. 23, 2024All I and IP grades, as well as current coursework must be completed.
Dec. 23, 2024Official 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.
Dec. 23, 2024All requests for degree or registration exceptions (credit by exam, petitions, degree substitutions, waivers, etc.) must be submitted.
Jan. 30, 2025

Official transcripts (with degree posted) are available no later than January 30, 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.

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

Spring 2025 Timeline

DateDetails
Jan. 24, 2025Deadline to submit Spring Graduation Application via .
Feb. 26, 2025Summer 2025 and Fall 2025 Graduation Application available on .
March 11, 2025 available for graduates to order cap, gown and tassel (if applicable)
March 11, 2025RSVPs for commencement ceremonies available to graduates.
March 21, 2025Deadline to submit future graduates' Request to Participate in Spring 25 Commencement RSVP.
April 28, 2025Deadline for current or past graduates to RSVP to Spring 25 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.