More than 650 students graduated from Bismarck State College after completing the Spring 2021 semester. The graduates were recognized at the college's 81st commencement ceremony on May 14, 2021.

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the BSC 2021 Commencement ceremony was held virtually to confer 1000+ degrees. The BSC 2021 Commencement speaker was Dr. Michael LeBeau, Sanford Health Bismarck president and CEO. The student speaker was Kaydee Hager from Bismarck, N.D., graduating with an Associate in Arts degree.

Students who completed the coursework to earn degrees from BSC in Fall 2020 and Summer 2021 were also eligible to participate in the ceremony. The virtual ceremony is available to view on the BSC website.