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.
  • 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 1:30 p.m. - 3:30 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 or Lisa Romero de Mendoza

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 the Business Field.
  • CU Events Center (EVNT)
  • Contact:ÌýEmail Leeds GraduationÌý

Business, Leeds School ofÌý(Undergraduate Ceremony)

Ceremony No. 1: Business Analytics, Management & Entrepreneurship, Marketing, and Real Estate

  • 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 the Business Field.
  • CU Events Center (EVNT)
  • Contact:ÌýEmail Leeds Graduation

Ceremony No. 2: Accounting and Finance

Graduates with multiple areas of emphasis, with one being Accounting or Finance, are assigned to Undergraduate Ceremony No. 2.

  • 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 the Business Field.
  • 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.
  • Business Field
    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 the Business Field.
  • 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: Lily Welch

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 7:30Ìýp.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.
  • Folsom Field (STAD) -ÌýByron R. White Stadium Club Level (North Side)
    Reception to follow ceremony in same location.
  • Contact: Mylee McQuillin

English

  • Friday, May 9, 2025 from 9 a.m. -Ìýnoon
  • Benson Lawn
    Reception to follow ceremony in same location.
  • 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, Masters of the Environment (MENV) and Masters of Outdoor Recreation Economy.

  • 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

  • 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 12:30 p.m. -Ìý2:30 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.</