South Dakota State University’s graduation ceremonies are moving off campus this year due to construction at Frost Arena.
The May 6 commencement event for the 2023 graduating class will take place at the Swiftel Center in Brookings.
“Our top priority with commencement is to ensure that every SDSU graduate has a great experience when they receive their diploma and celebrate their academic achievements with family and friends,” said Dennis Hedge, SDSU provost and vice president for academic affairs. “The spirit and tradition of SDSU commencement will be on full display in the Swiftel Center, and we will ensure many of the unique and special landmarks, places and spaces that make our university so special are represented.”
Ceremonies will be broken into morning, afternoon, and evening sessions based on students’ field of study:
• 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 and the College of Pharmacy and Allied Health Professions; and
• 6 p.m. – College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, the College of Nursing and the College of Natural Sciences.
SDSU officials say Frost Arena is undergoing a massive $50 million renovation project. They expect work to last another 18 months.
Additional information about SDSU's 2023 commencement ceremonies can be found on the university’s website.