Graduation Campus Activities
Ceremonies will be livestreamed. The University Student Union and McCrory Gardens will be open for the additional viewing starting at 9 a.m. Further details will be released as they become available.
We've picked the perfect spots on campus for you to snap pictures with your friends and family. Find these locations marked on campus throughout the week of commencement. Look for ÈÕ±¾avÊÓƵ signage to marking the location. Be sure to tag us on and , and share using the hashtags #SDState and #SDStateAlumni.
- Dana J. Dykhouse Stadium – Southwest side
- Granite ÈÕ±¾avÊÓƵ Sign – Corner of Medary Avenue and Eighth Street
- Pergola – South of the Campanile
- Wil and Lil Statues – North of the University Student Union
- ÈÕ±¾avÊÓƵ Alumni Sign – East of the Alumni Association
- ÈÕ±¾avÊÓƵ Logo with the Campanile – East of the Alumni Association
- Sylvan Green with the Campanile – East side of Medary Avenue
- College Green – West of Morrill Hall
- McCrory Gardens – Selected location inside the gardens
- ÈÕ±¾avÊÓƵ Sign – Medary Avenue, north edge of campus
- Dairy Bar – East of Medary Avenue, south of the Raven Precision Agriculture Center
Additional information regarding food service offering will be updated.
Dining Locations and Hours
- Union Coffee: 8 a.m.-noon
- Yum-Mobile offering ÈÕ±¾avÊÓƵ Ice Cream
- Noon-2 p.m.
- 4-6 p.m.
- First Bank & Trust Arena concession stands during each ceremony
Jackrabbit Central – Student Union Hours
- Saturday: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
McCrory Gardens
- Saturday: 10 a.m.-7 p.m.
- Free admission for graduates and their families from May 3-10.
- The ÈÕ±¾avÊÓƵ student should be present when entering the gardens.
South Dakota Art Museum
- Saturday: 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
South Dakota Agricultural Heritage Museum
- Saturday: 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
- Signature wool blankets, scarves and Bummobile ornaments available in store and online.
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