Graduation
CU Graduation and Recognition Ceremonies
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ñ hosts one commencement ceremony in May to celebrate the academic year’s class of graduates. Whether graduating in the fall, spring or summer semester, students are encouraged to participate in the commencement ceremony. The university-wide event is a ceremony for all campus graduates and features the Chancellor and other special guests. The commencement ceremony is an academic ceremony; students must wear graduation regalia - approved caps and gowns.Students do not walk across the stage.
Spring 2027
Theceremonywill begin at 8:30 a.m. MDT Saturday, May 1, 2027, at Folsom Field stadium. No tickets or registration are required for guests of the graduating students. Livestream links with captions in English and Spanish will be available on the homepage the morning of the commencement ceremony.
Biomedical Engineering (BME) Program
The BME Program hosts one recognition ceremony in the spring to celebrate our graduates whether graduating in the spring, summer or fall.Graduates are recognized individually by name and take the traditional walk across the stage to receive their diploma cover. Graduates also must wear their regalia for the BMERecognitionCeremony.
Spring 2027
Location and time TBD
Parking
Parking on-campus, including at parking meters and pay station lots, is FREE on the day of Commencement and on all Recognition Ceremony Days. All campus parking lots will be open on a “space available” basis for public parking during commencement. Designated ADA-accessible parking lots for Recognition Ceremonies differ from those designated for the Commencement ceremony. Lots designated for ADA parking for recognition ceremonies arelots 204, 380 and 440 West. A disability placard is not required for these lots. All other campus parking lots have ADA spaces designated within. Full details including parking maps and instructions on recommended areas to park is available on theArrival & Parking page on the Commencement website.
College of Engineering & Applied Science
The Engineering Ceremony celebrates the fall graduation of College of Engineering and Applied Science students. Graduates will be recognized individually by name and take the traditional walk across the stage to receive their diploma cover. Graduation regalia is required. The BME Program doesn't have a Recognition Ceremony in the Fall. If you are unable to attend the Spring Biomedical Engineering Recognition Ceremony, you are encouraged to participate in the College’s Recognition Ceremony.
Fall 2026
The ceremony will begin at 10 a.m. MDT Saturday, December 12, 2026, at Macky Auditorium. Tickets may be required, so graduating students should and list their desired amount of guests.
Diplomas
The graduation ceremony is optional and is not an official confirmation of your degree completion. You must apply to graduate throughto officially earn your diploma from ñ. You can also refer to information at theRegistrar’s websiteor contact your advisor.
Questions
Contactbme@colorado.eduwith any questions.