The Husky Commencement Experience

St. Cloud State University holds commencement ceremonies twice yearly, one after each fall and spring term. Graduates can participate in the ceremony that is best for themselves and their guests. They will indicate this information in their Graduation Application. 

Upcoming Commencements
December 2024: December 12 and 13, 2024 (See Schedule)
May 2025: May 8 and 9, 2025 

Upon applying for graduation, students have the option to register for commencement. 

We invite you to bring your loved ones to campus and proudly wear your regalia. SCSU administration, faculty, and staff look forward to recognizing your accomplishments as you join our alumni community, which includes more than 131,000 forever Huskies worldwide.

Go Huskies!

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Watch highlights from the Spring 2024 commencement ceremonies.

Huskies Commencement Experience

Fall Commencement 2024 will be held on Thursday, December 12, and Friday, December 13, in Ritsche Auditorium with six ceremonies to celebrate our graduating Huskies. The individual ceremonies for colleges and schools will give each Husky a unique experience!

Bring your loved ones. Proudly wear your regalia. We will recognize your accomplishments as you join our community of alumni, which includes more than 131,000 Huskies worldwide.

Each student will be given six tickets for guests to attend the ceremony in person. Live streaming will also be available on the day of the event. On the schedule to the right, your family and friends can click the link (the name of the college/school) to stream the video. 

Before we celebrate, Huskies must apply for graduation. Apply by Wednesday, November 13, for your name to be included in the Commencement program.

Questions: Contact commencement@stcloudstate.edu.

Thursday, December 12

2:00 p.m.

Herberger Business School
(Graduate Students Only)

5:00 p.m.

College of Science and Engineering
(Graduate Students Only)

Friday, December 13

12:00 p.m.

College of Science and Engineering
Herberger Business School
(Undergraduate Students Only)

2:00 p.m.

College of Health and Wellness Professions
(Graduate & Undergraduate)

4:00 p.m.

College of Liberal Arts/School of the Arts
(Graduate & Undergraduate) 

6:00 p.m.

College of Education & Learning Design
University College
(Graduate & Undergraduate)

Select a ceremony to view the Live Stream.
The Live Stream Link will be posted here on the day of event.

Celebrate your accomplishments!

Apply for Graduation
Graduate hooded by professors Student smiles as they cross the stage Student graduate speaks at podium Students and friends hug after graduation