Dickinson State University

Located in Dickinson, North Dakota, Dickinson State University (DSU) is a member of the North Dakota State University System. DSU is a regional four-year institution offering more than 75 undergraduate programs.

Since its inception in 1918, DSU has continued in its mission to: provide high-quality, accessible programs: promote excellence in teaching and learning; support scholarly and creative activities; and to provide service relevant to the economy, health, and quality of life of the citizens of the State of North Dakota.

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Dickinson State University Fall 2020 Graduates

Eighty-three students from across the country graduated from Dickinson State University in the fall of 2020. DSU will celebrate fall 2020 graduates at the spring 2021 Commencement ceremony scheduled for Saturday, May 15, 2021.

Graduation - Jan 21

Dickinson State University Summer 2020 Graduates

Twenty-nine students from across the globe graduated from Dickinson State University in the summer of 2020. DSU celebrated spring and summer 2020 graduates during a virtual Commencement ceremony that was broadcast online Saturday, May 16, 2020. In addition to the virtual celebration, spring and summer 2020 graduates were also invited to return to campus for the spring 2021 Commencement ceremony.

Graduation - Jan 20

Dickinson State University Spring 2020 Graduates

One hundred seventy students from across the globe graduated from Dickinson State University (DSU) in the spring of 2020. DSU celebrated spring 2020 graduates during a virtual Commencement ceremony that was broadcast online Saturday, May 16, 2020. In addition to the virtual celebration, spring 2020 graduates were also invited to return to campus for the spring 2021 Commencement ceremony.

Graduation - Jan 19

Dickinson State University Fall 2019 Graduates

More than 70 students from across the globe graduated from Dickinson State University in the fall of 2019. Graduates were recognized during the University's Commencement ceremony Friday, Dec. 20, 2019, in May Hall's Dorothy Stickney Auditorium.

Graduation - Jan 13

Dickinson State University 2018-2019 Graduates

More than 235 students from across the globe graduated from Dickinson State University in the 2018-2019 academic year, including the 2018 and 2019 summer semesters. This number includes the 156 baccalaureate and 37 associate degrees that were awarded at the University's 99th annual spring commencement ceremony Saturday, May 11, 2019.

Graduation - 2019 Jul 18

Dickinson State University 2017-2018 Graduates

More than 225 students from across the globe graduated from Dickinson State University in the 2017-2018 academic year. This number includes the 168 baccalaureate and 34 associate degrees that were awarded at the University's 98th annual spring commencement ceremony Saturday, May 12, 2018.

Graduation - 2018 Jun 18

Dickinson State University Spring Commencement 2017 Graduates

Nearly 200 students from across the globe are candidates for degrees at Dickinson State University's (DSU) 97th annual spring commencement Saturday, May 13.

Graduation - 2017 May 3

Dickinson State University Spring Commencement 2016 Graduates

More than 150 students from across the globe were candidates for degree at Dickinson State University's (DSU) 96th annual spring commencement May 14.

Graduation - 2016 May 26

Dickinson State University Spring Commencement 2015 Graduates

More than 196 students from across the globe were candidates for degree at Dickinson State University's (DSU) 95th annual spring commencement on May 16. The candidates for degree represented 20 U.S. states, 5 international countries and 2 Tribal Nations: Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe and Lao Courte Orteilles.

Graduation - 2015 May 11

DSU Fall Commencement 2014

More than 100 students graduated in DSU's fourth annual fall commencement.

Graduation - 2014 Dec 22

2014 Graduates

More than 200 students from across the globe were candidates for degree at Dickinson State University's (DSU) 94th annual spring commencement on May 17. The candidates for degree represented 11 U.S. states, 10 international countries and the Lakota Sioux Tribal Nation.

Graduation - 2014 Jun 2