Deadlines for Graduation Candidates
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Graduation Application Deadline
- Students not meeting graduation requirements in the semester they apply will be assessed a $50 charge, and a registration hold will be placed on their account by the Graduate School until the charge is paid. If the degree is not granted, a new graduation application is required for the subsequent semester. Students who apply and successfully graduate will not be charged. Graduation applications will be available on .
Graduation Application Deadlines
- Summer 2025: June 13, 2025
- Fall 2025: Sept. 26, 2025
- Spring 2026: Feb. 13, 2026
Early Walk Request (Summer/Fall 2026 Graduates Only)
- Students planning to graduate summer or fall 2026 may request to participate in the spring 2026 graduation ceremony. Summer 2025, fall 2025 and spring 2026 graduation candidates will receive ceremony details via Jacks email.
Early Walk Request
- Spring 2026: March 25, 2026 (summer/fall 2026 graduates only)
Final Oral Exam Completed
- The final oral exam for both master's thesis and doctoral students must be completed by this date for graduation during the current semester. A final oral exam form must be submitted to the Graduate School at least two weeks prior to the exam date selected.
Final Oral Exam Deadlines
- Summer 2025: July 18, 2025
- Fall 2025: Nov. 21, 2025
- Spring 2026: April 17, 2026
Thesis/Dissertation Deposited to the Graduate School
- Theses/dissertations must be submitted via ProQuest by this date. See Graduate School website for formatting guidelines and submission instructions. The signed acceptance page, copyright form and library binding fee must accompany the final submission by this deadline.
Thesis/Dissertation Deposited Deadlines
- Summer 2025: Aug. 8, 2025
- Fall 2025: Dec. 10, 2025
- Spring 2026: May 1, 2026
Capstone Component Completion
- Master's nonthesis students must have their final capstone component completed by this date. The component is determined and scheduled through the department.
Capstone Component Deadlines
- Summer 2025: Aug. 15, 2025
- Fall 2025: Dec. 17, 2025
- Spring 2026: May 8, 2026
Official Graduation Date
- This date will be noted on the final transcript. There is only one graduation ceremony, held each spring. You are invited to attend the ceremony closest to your graduation semester but are only able to walk in one ceremony. Contact the Graduate School for more details.
Official Graduation Dates
- Summer 2025: Aug. 22, 2025
- Fall 2025: Dec. 17, 2025
- Spring 2026: May 8, 2026
Official Transcripts Available
- Official transcripts will be available no later than this date. Electronic or paper transcripts can be ordered through the Registrar’s Office or by visiting the Registrar’s Office. Cost of an official transcript is $10.
Official Transcripts Available
- Summer 2025: Sept. 26, 2025
- Fall 2025: Jan. 30, 2026
- Spring 2026: June 27, 2026
Diplomas Available
- Diplomas will be made available roughly three months following graduation and will be mailed. Students should complete the diploma order request form from the forms list on to verify the correct delivery address.
Diplomas Available
- Summer 2025: October 2025
- Fall 2025: March 2026
- Spring 2026: July 2026
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Brookings, SD 57007
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