USD to Celebrate Graduates at 138th Commencement Ceremony
Details on Saturday’s commencement, including attendance information, are available on the USD commencement webpage.
Approximately 1,242 undergraduate students will be recognized during the 9:30 a.m. undergraduate ceremony.
- 869 spring 2025 undergraduate candidates.
- 270 fall 2024 undergraduate candidates.
- 103 summer 2024 undergraduate candidates.
Approximately 976 graduate/professional students will be recognized during the 2:30 p.m. graduate ceremony.
- 644 spring 2025 graduate/professional candidates.
- 195 fall 2025 graduate/professional candidates.
- 137 summer 2025 graduate/professional candidates.
This year’s commencement address will be delivered by Gary Ellis '78, a USD alumnus and renowned business leader. Learn more about Ellis.
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