Graduation Campus Activities

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Livestream
Commencement Streaming Locations

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.

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Photos
Ears Up, Cameras Out! | Photo Locations on Campus

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 º£½ÇÖ±²¥app 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 South Dakota State University Sign - Corner of Medary Avenue and Eighth Street
  • Pergola - South of the Campanile
  • Wil and Lil Statues - North of the University Student Union
  • º£½ÇÖ±²¥app Alumni Sign - East of the Alumni Association
  • º£½ÇÖ±²¥app 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
  • South Dakota State University Sign - Medary Avenue, North edge of campus
  • Dairy Bar - East of Medary Avenue, South of the Raven Precision Agriculture Center
A view from the Coughlin Campanile overlooking the º£½ÇÖ±²¥app campus.
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Activities
Plan Your Day

Additional information regarding food service offering will be updated.

Dining Locations and Hours

  • Chick-fil-A: 11:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
  • Dairy Bar: 11:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
  • Einstein Bros. Bagels: 9 a.m.-noon
  • Grilled: 11:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
  • Mein Bowl: 11:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
  • Qdoba: 11:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
  • Scoops | University Student Union: 11:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
  • Starbucks: 8 a.m.-4 p.m.
  • Union Coffee: 8 a.m.-4 p.m.
  • Yum-Mobile at the Campanile: 11:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.

Jackrabbit Central – Student Union Hours

  • Saturday: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

McCrory Gardens

  • Saturday: 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
  • Free admission for graduates and their families May 4-11.

South Dakota Art Museum

  • Saturday: 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
  • 10% off everything in the store; 20% off for students and members

South Dakota Agricultural Heritage Museum

  • Saturday: 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
  • Signature wool blankets and scarves and Bummobile ornaments available in-store and online.


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