Commencement
We were honored to celebrate the Class of 2026 on Saturday, May 9, 2026, at the R/A Facility. Congratulations to all our graduates!
Be sure to follow us on social media and frequently visit this commencement webpage as we honor the Class of 2026, share our best wishes, and welcome them to the distinguished family of SMSU alumni.
Commencement Day Photos
A collection of images by our staff photographers will be available for public view and download the week after commencement.
Accommodations
If you need special accommodations to attend the commencement ceremony, please get in touch with our Accessibility Services staff at (507) 537-6492 or Vickie.Abel@SMSU.edu.
Commencement Checklist
Participant Information
Students interested in participating in commencement should use the link below to view the commencement checklist items and deadlines.
Any questions about commencement can be directed to us by email at Commencement@SMSU.edu
Fifty-Eighth Commencement
Watch SMSU Media's recording of the 58th Commencement 2026 ceremony.
The Commencement Broadcast will also be on the SMSU Media channel on Spectrum channel 188 and Vast channel 95 (22 digital).
Help celebrate the SMSU Class of 2026 and welcome them to the Mustang alumni family. Share your SMSU graduation photos with the hashtags