Spring Recognition Ceremonies

Spring recognition ceremonies hosted by our colleges, schools, departments and programsÌýare listed below alphabetically by the unit name.ÌýEach listing contains basic information (date, time and location) to assist with travel and schedule planning during commencement.Ìý Additional details including specific timing, reception details, and unit webpage links will be added as received by the hosting unit.ÌýÌý

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Aerospace Engineering Sciences

  • Thursday, May 8, 2025 from 7 p.m. - 9 p.m.
    Doors open for seating at 6Ìýp.m.ÌýCeremony begins at 7Ìýp.m. Reception and Awards Ceremony to follow Commencement Ceremony in the Aerospace Engineering Sciences building lobby.
  • CU Events Center (EVNT)
  • Contact: Aerospace Events

Anthropology

  • Thursday, May 8, 2025 from 4 p.m. - 7Ìýp.m.
  • Norlin West Lawn
    Reception to follow ceremony in same location.Ìý
  • Contact: Renee Kuban

Applied Mathematics

  • Thursday, May 8, 2025 from noon - 3 p.m.
  • Cristol Chemistry Building - Room 140
    Reception to follow ceremony at the University Memorial Center Arcade/Dalton Trumbo Fountain Court outdoor area.
  • Contact: Gabriella Kirkley

Art &ÌýArt History

  • Friday, May 9, 2025 fromÌý10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
  • Visual Arts Complex (VAC) Plaza
    Reception to preceed ceremony in same location.
  • Contact: Jean Goldstein

Arts & Sciences Honors Convocation

  • Thursday, May 8, 2025 from 4 p.m. - 6Ìýp.m.
    Doors open for seating at 3Ìýp.m.ÌýCeremony begins at 4 p.m.ÌýReception to follow from 5:30 p.m. - 7 p.m. on Sewell Field.
  • Macky Auditorium (MCKY)
  • Contact: Kimberly Quiñonez

Asian Languages &ÌýCivilizations

  • Thursday, May 8, 2025 from noon - 2Ìýp.m.
  • Eaton Humanities (HUMN) -ÌýRoom 1B50
    Reception to follow ceremony in Humanities 170 Living Room.
  • Contact: Asuka Morley

Asian Studies, Center for

  • Friday, May 9, 2025 from 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.
  • Center for Academic Success & Engagement (CASE) - Room E422
    Reception to follow ceremony in the CASE Chancellor's Hall.
  • Contact: Liza Williams

Astrophysical & Planetary Sciences

Please contact the Astrophysical and Planetary Sciences department to determine which ceremony to attend.

Ceremony One

  • Thursday, May 8, 2025 from 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.
  • Fiske Planetarium & Science Center (FISK)
    Reception to follow ceremony in same location.
  • Contact: Brittney Washington

Ceremony Two

  • Friday, May 9, 2025 from 1 p.m. - 4Ìýp.m.
  • Fiske Planetarium & Science Center (FISK)
    Reception to follow ceremony in same location.
  • Contact: Brittney Washington

ATLAS Institute / Creative Technology & Design (CTD) Programs (Graduate Ceremony)

  • Thursday, May 8, 2025Ìýfrom 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
  • Visual Arts Complex (VAC) Plaza
    Reception to precede ceremony between 1 p.m. - 2 p.m.Ìýin the Roser ATLAS Center Lobby.
  • Contact: ATLAS Administration

ATLAS Institute / Creative Technology & Design (CTD) Programs (Undergraduate Ceremony)

  • Thursday, May 8, 2025 from noon - 1 p.m.
  • Visual Arts Complex (VAC) Plaza
    Reception to follow ceremony between 1 p.m. - 2 p.m.Ìýin the Visual Arts Complex (VAC) Plaza.
  • Contact: ATLAS Administration

Atmospheric &ÌýOceanic Sciences (ATOC)

  • Thursday, May 8, 2025 from noon - 3 p.m.
  • Sustainability, Energy and Environment Community Building (SEEC) - C120 Auditorium
    Reception to follow ceremony in SEEC Lobby.
  • Contact: Sharon Yearsley

Biochemistry

  • Friday, May 9, 2025 from 9 a.m. - noon
  • J.S. Caruthers Biotechnology Building (BIOT) - West Lawn
    Reception to follow ceremony in same location.
  • Contact: Kristen Roy or Ryan Rich

Biomedical Engineering Program

  • Thursday, May 8, 2025 from 4 p.m. - 7 p.m.
  • University Memorial Center - Glenn Miller Ballroom
    Reception to follow ceremony in UMC South Terrace Tent.
  • Contact: Jacqueline Thomas

Business, Leeds School ofÌý(Graduate Ceremony)

  • Saturday, May 10, 2025 from 9 a.m. - 11 a.m.
    Doors open for seating at 8 a.m. Ceremony begins at 9 a.m. Reception to follow ceremony on Engebretson Quad.
  • CU Events Center (EVNT)
  • Contact:ÌýEmail Leeds GraduationÌý

Business, Leeds School ofÌý(Undergraduate Ceremony)

Specific areas of emphasis will be assigned to each ceremony in the coming weeks.

Ceremony One

  • Friday, May 9, 2025 from 4 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
    Doors open for seating at 3 p.m. Ceremony begins at 4 p.m. Reception to follow ceremony on Engebretson Quad.
  • CU Events Center (EVNT)
  • Contact:ÌýEmail Leeds Graduation

Ceremony Two

  • Friday, May 9, 2025 from 7:30Ìýp.m. - 9 p.m.
    Doors open for seating at 6:30Ìýp.m. Ceremony begins at 7:30 p.m. Reception to precede ceremony on Engebretson Quad.
  • CU Events Center (EVNT)
  • Contact:ÌýEmail Leeds Graduation

Chemical & Biological Engineering

  • Thursday, May 8, 2025 from noon -Ìý3 p.m.
  • J.S. Caruthers Biotechnology Building (BIOT) -ÌýWest Lawn
    Reception to follow ceremony in same location.
  • Contact: James Trujillo

Chemistry

  • Friday, May 9, 2025 from 1 p.m. -Ìý4 p.m.
  • Cristol Chemistry Building (CHEM) -ÌýRoom 140
    Reception to follow ceremonyÌýat the University Memorial Center Arcade/Dalton Trumbo Fountain Court outdoor area.
  • Contact: Jay BolanÌý

Cinema Studies & Moving Image Arts

  • Friday, May 9, 2025 fromÌý1 p.m. -Ìý4 p.m.
  • Visual Arts Complex (VAC) Plaza
    Reception to follow ceremony in same location.
  • Contact: Shane Enzensperger

CivilÌý& Architectural Engineering

Environmental Engineering graduatesÌý(BS, MS, PhD) should attend the Environmental Engineering Program ceremony.

  • Thursday, May 8, 2025 from noon -Ìý3 p.m.
  • Engebretson Quad
    Reception to follow ceremony in same location.
  • Contact: Andraa von Boeselager

Classics

  • Thursday, May 8, 2025 from noon - 2Ìýp.m.
  • Eaton Humanities (HUMN) -ÌýRoom 150
    Reception to follow ceremony in same location.
  • Contact: Brian Gordon

Computer Science

  • Saturday, May 10, 2025 from 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.
    Doors open for seating at 1Ìýp.m.ÌýCeremony begins at 2Ìýp.m. Reception to follow ceremony on Engebretson Quad.
  • CU Events Center (ENVT)
  • Contact: Nicole Morris

Creative Technology & Design ProgramÌý(see ATLAS Institute)

College of Media, Communication & Information (CMCI)Ìý(see Media, Communication & Information, College of)

Ecology & Evolutionary Biology (EBIO)

  • Friday, May 9, 2025 from 1:30 p.m. - 4 p.m.
    Doors open for seating at 1 p.m. Ceremony begins at 1:30 p.m. Reception to follow in same location.
  • Recreation Center (REC) - Upper Gym
  • Contact: Stephanie Anguiano-Zarate

Economics

  • Thursday, May 8, 2025 from 12:30 p.m. -Ìý2 p.m.
    Doors open for seating at 11:30 a.m.ÌýCeremony begins at 12:30 p.m. Reception to follow ceremony on Sewall Lawn.
  • Macky Auditorium (MCKY)
  • Contact: Kit Colombo

Education, School of

  • Thursday, May 8, 2025 from 7:30 p.m. -Ìý10 p.m.
    Doors open for seating at 7Ìýp.m.ÌýCeremony begins at 8Ìýp.m.ÌýReception to follow ceremony on Sewall Lawn.
  • Macky Auditorium (MCKY)
  • Contact: Sara McDonald

Electrical, ComputerÌý&ÌýEnergy Engineering

  • Thursday, May 8, 2025 from 4 p.m. - 6Ìýp.m.
  • J.S. Caruthers Biotechnology Building (BIOT) - West Lawn
    Reception to follow ceremony in same location.
  • Contact: Kim MacGregor

Engineering Management Program

  • Thursday, May 8, 2025 from noon -Ìý3 p.m.
  • Engineering Center Computer Science Wing (ECCS) -ÌýRoom 201
    Reception to follow ceremony in lobby outside Room 201.
  • Contact: Mylee McQuillin

English

  • Friday, May 9, 2025 from 9 a.m. -ÌýnoonÌý
  • Muenzinger Psychology Building (MUEN) - Room E050
    Reception to follow ceremony in Muenzinger Courtyard.
  • Contact: Bobby Balke

Environmental Design, Program in

  • Thursday, May 8, 2025 from 5 p.m. -Ìý7 p.m.
    Doors open for seating at 4 p.m. Ceremony begins at 5 p.m. Reception to follow ceremony in same location.
  • Recreation Center (REC) -ÌýUpper Gymnasium
  • Contact: Caitlyn Porras

Environmental Engineering Program

  • Friday, May 9, 2025 from 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.
  • J.S. Caruthers Biotechnology Building (BIOT) -ÌýWest Lawn
    Reception to follow ceremony in same location.
  • Contact: Joanne Uleau

Environmental Studies

Ceremony celebrates graduates from Environmental Studies and Masters of the Environment (MENV)

  • Friday, May 9, 2025 from 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.
    Doors open for seating at 1Ìýp.m.ÌýCeremony begins at 2Ìýp.m. Reception to follow ceremony on Sewall Field.
  • Macky Auditorium (MCKY)
  • Contact: Bobbie Bryant

Ethnic Studies

  • Friday, May 9, 2025 Ìýfrom 1 p.m. -Ìý4 p.m.
  • Folsom Field (STAD) -ÌýByron R. White Stadium Club Level (South Side)
    Reception to follow ceremony in same location.
  • Contact: Joanne Corson

Film Studies (see Cinema Studies &ÌýMoving Image Arts)

French & Italian

  • Thursday, May 8, 2025 from noon -Ìý3 p.m.
  • Eaton Humanities (HUMN) -ÌýRoom 250
    Reception to follow ceremony in same location.
  • Contact: Tish Clendenen

Geography

  • Thursday, May 8, 2025 from noon -Ìý3 p.m.
  • Norlin West Lawn
    Reception to follow ceremony in same location.
  • Contact: Karen WeingartenÌý|Ìý303-492-8311 orÌýGabriela Sales

Geological Sciences

  • Thursday, May 8, 2025 from noon -Ìý3 p.m.
  • Benson Lawn
    Reception to follow ceremony in Benson Earth Sciences building.
  • Contact: Anne Marie Summers

Germanic &ÌýSlavic Languages &ÌýLiteratures

  • Friday, May 9, 2025 from 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.
  • Hale Sciences Building (HALE) - Room 270
    Reception to follow ceremony on Norlin West Lawn.
  • Contact: Sara Bredengerd

History

  • Friday, May 9, 2025 from 1 p.m. - 3:30Ìýp.m.
  • Muenzinger Psychology Building (MUEN) - Room E050
    Reception to follow ceremony in Muenzinger Courtyard.
  • Contact: Kellie Matthews

Humanities Program

  • Friday, May 9, 2025 from 10:30Ìýa.m. -Ìýnoon
    Reception from 10:30 a.m - 11 a.m., followed by ceremony from 11 a.m - noon.
  • University Memorial Center (UMC) -ÌýRoom 235
  • Contact: Ellen Napodano

Integrated Design Engineering Program

  • Thursday, May 8, 2025 from noon - 3 p.m.Ìý
  • Kittredge Central (KCEN) -ÌýMultipurpose Room
    Reception to follow ceremony in Kittredge Central Multipurpose Room Pre-function/Lobby area.
  • Contact: Beverly Grindstaff

IntegrativeÌýPhysiology

  • Thursday, May 8, 2025 from 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.
    Doors open for seating at 1Ìýp.m.ÌýCeremony begins at 2Ìýp.m.Ìý
  • CU Events Center (EVNT)
  • Contact: Marsha Cook

International Affairs Program

  • Thursday, May 8, 2025 from 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.
    Doors open for seating at 12:30 p.m. Ceremony begins at 1 p.m.ÌýReception to follow ceremony on UMC South Terrace.
  • University Memorial Center (UMC) -ÌýGlenn Miller Ballroom
  • Contact: Eileen Brown

Jewish Studies, Program in

  • Thursday, May 8, 2025 from 4 p.m. - 7 p.m.
  • Center for Academic Success & Engagement (CASE) - Auditorium
    Reception to follow ceremony in the CASE Chancellor's Hall.
  • Contact: Maggie Rosenau

Law, School of

  • Friday, May 9, 2025Ìýfrom 10Ìýa.m. - noon
    Doors open for seating at 9Ìýa.m.ÌýCeremony begins at 10 a.m.ÌýReception to follow ceremony from 11:45 a.m. - 2 p.m. at Wolf Law Building.
  • Macky Auditorium (MCKY)
  • Contact: Law Events

Linguistics

  • Thursday, May 8, 2025 fromÌýnoon - 3 p.m.
  • Muenzinger Psychology Building (MUEN) - Room E050
    Reception to follow in the Muenzinger Courtyard.
  • Contact: Ethan McGinnis

Masters of the Environment (MENV) (see Environmental Studies)

Masters of Science in Data Science (MS-DS)

  • Friday, May 9, 2025 from 5 p.m - 8 p.m.
  • University Memorial Center (UMC) - Glenn Miller Ballroom
    Reception to follow ceremony on UMC South Terrace.
  • Contact: Emily Musumecci

Masters of Science in Organizational Leadership (MSOL) Reception

MSOL will hold a reception only, no ceremony.Ìý Graduates are encouraged to attend the university commencement ceremony.ÌýÌý

  • Thursday, May 8, 2025 from noon - 3 p.m.
  • University Memorial Center (UMC) - Room 235
  • Contact: Celleny Juarez

Materials Science & Engineering Program

  • Friday, May 9, 2025 from 5Ìýp.m. - 8Ìýp.m.
  • Sustainability, Energy and Environment Community (SEEC) Building - C120 Auditorium
    Reception to follow ceremony in SEEC Lobby.
  • Contact: Danielle Dworak

Mathematics

  • Thursday, May 8, 2025 from noon -Ìý3 p.m.
  • Mathematics Building (MATH) -ÌýRoom 100
    Reception to follow in Math Building and on Math Courtyard (weather permitting).
  • Contact: Autumn Franklin-Phillips

Mechanical Engineering

  • Saturday, May 10, 2025 from 7 p.m. - 9 p.m.
    Doors open for seating at 6Ìýp.m.ÌýCeremony begins at 7 p.m. Reception to preceed ceremony on Engebretson Quad.
  • ​CU Events Center (EVNT)
  • Contact: Elizabeth Diener

Media, CommunicationÌý& Information,ÌýCollege of (CMCI)

  • Friday, May 9, 2025 from 8 a.m. - 10 a.m.
    Doors open for seating at 7Ìýa.m.ÌýCeremony begins at 8Ìýa.m. Reception to follow ceremony on Engebretson Quad.
  • CU Events Center (EVNT)
  • Contact: Annie Hergenrader

Molecular, Cellular & Developmental Biology (MCDB)

  • Thursday, May 8, 2025 from noon -Ìý3 p.m.
  • Recreation Center (REC) -ÌýUpper Gymnasium
    Reception to follow ceremony in same location.
  • Contact: Fan Yeung

Museum & Field Studies

  • Friday, May 9, 2025 from 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.
  • Henderson Museum - Paleontology Hall
    Reception to follow ceremony in same location.
  • Contact: Traci McDonald

Music, College of

  • Thursday, May 8, 2025 from 3:30 p.m. - 5Ìýp.m.
  • Imig Music Building (MUS) -ÌýGrusin Music Hall
    Reception to follow ceremony in Imig Music Building.
  • Contact: Lauren Petersen

Neuroscience (see Psychology & Neuroscience)

Philosophy

  • Friday, May 9, 2025 from 1 p.m. -Ìý4 p.m.
  • University Memorial Center (UMC) -ÌýGlenn Miller Ballroom
    Reception to follow ceremony on UMC South Terrace.
  • Contact: Alexander Beard

Physics &ÌýEngineering Physics

  • Friday, May 9, 2025 from 9:30 a.m. -Ìýnoon
  • University Memorial Center (UMC) -ÌýGlenn Miller Ballroom
    Reception to follow ceremony on UMC South Terrace.
  • Contact: Maria Martinez

Political Science

  • Friday, May 9, 2025 from 6 p.m. - 8 p.m.
    Doors open for seating at 5Ìýp.m.ÌýCeremony begins at 6 p.m. Reception to follow ceremony on Sewall Field.
  • Macky Auditorium (MCKY)
  • Contact: Kaysie Larson

Psychology &ÌýNeuroscience

  • Friday, May 9, 2025 from noon - 2 p.m.
    Doors open for seating at 11Ìýa.m.ÌýCeremony begins at noon. Reception to follow ceremony on Engebretson Quad.
  • ​CU Events Center (EVNT)
  • Contact: Dana Stauffer

Religious Studies

  • Thursday, May 8, 2025 from noon - 3 p.m.
  • Norlin Library (LIBR) - Center for British & Irish Studies Room
  • Contact: Alex Hartburg

Sociology

  • Friday, May 9, 2025 from 10Ìýa.m. -Ìýnoon
    Doors open for seating at 9:30 a.m.ÌýCeremony begins at 10Ìýa.m. Reception to follow ceremony in same location.
  • Recreation Center (REC) -ÌýUpper Gymnasium
  • Contact: Brigitte Sellinger

Spanish & Portuguese

  • Thursday, May 8, 2025 from noon - 3 p.m.
  • Hale Science Building - Room 270
    Reception to follow ceremony on the McKenna Building Patio.
  • Contact: Shannon Markusen

Speech, LanguageÌý&ÌýHearing Sciences

  • Thursday, May 8, 2025 from 4Ìýp.m. - 7Ìýp.m.
  • Benson Lawn
    Reception to follow ceremony in same location.
  • Contact: Abi Peters

Theatre & Dance

  • Thursday, May 8, 2025 from 2:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
  • University Theatre Building - Roe Green Theatre
    Reception to follow inÌýRoe Green Theatre lobby.
  • Contact: Madysen Hunter

Women & Gender Studies

  • Thursday, May 8, 2025 fromÌý12:30 p.m. - 1:30Ìýp.m.
  • Center for Academic Success & Engagement (CASE) - Auditorium
    Reception to follow on University Club lawn.
  • Contact: Kai Blake-Leibowitz

For event information such as parking, on-campus transportation and accessibility accommodations, please see our Families & GuestsÌýSection.Ìý

Affinity & Special Interest Ceremonies

The Alumni Association partners with campus groups, the Center for Inclusion and Social Change (CISC) and alumni clubs to host several graduation ceremoniesÌýto celebrate our students' accomplishments. The schedule for the below ceremonies will be available in early Spring 2025.

  • Asian American & Pacific Islander (AAPI)
    In partnership with Forever Buffs AAPI
  • Black Graduation
    In partnership with Black Alumni Association and the Center for African and African American Studies (CAAAS)
  • Golden Buffalo Marching Band Graduation
    In partnership with Forever Buffs Silver Buffs
  • Latinx Graduation
    In partnership with Forever Buffs Latinx
  • Lavender Graduation
    In partnership with the Pride Office andÌýthe LGBTQ Studies Program
  • Native Graduation
    In partnership with the Center for Native American and Indigenous Studies (CNAIS) and Forever Buffs American Indian

The Division of Continuing Education hosts a reception to celebrate our Finish What You Started program participants that complete their degrees.

  • Finish What You Started Graduation Reception
    Thursday, May 8, 2025 from 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.
    Continuing Education Center (CEDU) - Room 140
    Contact: Finish What You Started Program

The International Student and Scholar Services office hosts a reception to celebrate our international students that graduate each semester.Ìý

ROTC Commissioning Ceremonies

ROTC units based at the Â鶹ӰԺ host these events to celebrate the commissioning of their recent graduates.ÌýÌý

  • Air Force ROTC Commissioning
    Saturday, May 10, 2025 from 1 p.m. - 4 p.m
    University Memorial Center (UMC) - Glenn Miller Ballroom
    Reception to follow on UMC South Terrace.
    Contact: Margaret Debus
  • Army ROTC Commissioning
    Friday, May 9, 2025 Ìýfrom 10:00Ìýa.m. - noon
    Hale Science Building – Room 270
    Reception to follow on Norlin West Lawn.
    Contact: Meggan Foster
  • Naval ROTC Commissioning
    Friday, May 9, 2025 from 8:30Ìýa.m. - noon
    Folsom Stadium (STAD) - Byron R. White Club Level (North Side)
    Contact: Jenn Kaaoush