Spring 2025 Deadlines
ALL deadlines must be met in order to qualify for Spring 2025 graduation. Late submissions will result in a delayed graduation date. Exceptions will only be made for extenuating circumstances.
Feb. 14, 2025 - 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 MyState.
March 26, 2025 - Request to Participate Form Due (Summer/Fall 2025 Graduates ONLY)
Students planning to graduate Summer or Fall 2025 may request to participate in the Spring 2025 graduation ceremony. Summer 2024, Fall 2024 and Spring 2025 graduation candidates will receive ceremony details via Jacks email and do NOT need to complete a request to participate form.
April 17, 2025 - Final Oral Exam Completed
The final oral exam for both masters 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.
May 2, 2025 - 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, signed electronic copyright form and library binding fee must accompany the final submission by this deadline.
All Ph.D. Students must complete the Survey of Earned Doctorates prior to leaving campus. Details will be sent via Jacks e-mail.
May 9, 2025 - Capstone Component Completion
Master's non-thesis students must have their final capstone component completed by this date. The component is determined and scheduled through the department.
May 10, 2025 - Spring 2025 Commencement Ceremony
Participating in the ceremony does not in itself guarantee graduation. All degree requirements must be met for degree conferral. The official transcript and diploma will reflect May 9, 2025 as the official graduation date. For more information about the ceremony visit SDSU Graduation.
June 27, 2025 - 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 $9.
July 2025 - Diplomas Available
Diplomas will be made available during the month of July and can be picked up in the Registrar’s Office or mailed. Students should complete the diploma order request form from the forms list on MyState to indicate their preferred method of delivery.
Notes
- If you do not graduate during the anticipated semester, you will need to register for at least 1 credit during the consecutive semester(s) until you complete your degree.
- For add/drop dates, school holidays, final exam dates and other important deadlines see the university academic calendar.