Commencement - Dakota State University

Rising together

Our Trojans graduate with an education enriched in innovation, leadership, and service. This milestone deserves to be honored, no matter the situation.

Though current circumstances prevent us from gathering together, your Trojan family is celebrating your accomplishments and cheering you on from afar. We encourage you to celebrate your graduation with friends and family through safe social distancing.

We wish you success in all your future endeavors, congratulations graduates!

For all students

Congrats Trojan! You're now on your way to your dream career. Before you get there though, there's a few things you must do, to receive your diploma.

Graduation checklist

Friends & Family

On behalf of the graduates, we just want to say, "Thank You!" for your support throughout the years.

Graduates sitting during commencement ceremony

Event Schedule

Dakota State Commencement Ceremony for spring 2020 graduates has been rescheduled for Sunday, Oct. 4, 2020. The Master’s hooding ceremony will take place at 1 p.m. at Dakota Prairie Playhouse, followed by the commencement ceremony at 2:30 p.m. at the Dakota State Fieldhouse.