Cultural and Affinity Commencement Celebrations

The Alumni Association partners with student and alumni groups and the Center for Inclusion and Social Change (CISC) to host graduation celebrations recognizing students' accomplishments in the CU Boulder community.

Celebrations are open to all CU Boulder students and their friends and families. Please note that graduating students and community members wishing to attend an event must register in advance. Graduates may register guests when completing their own registration.

Scroll below for information on individual celebrations.


Stoles, Cords and Academic Dress 

In addition to the now-traditional caps and gowns worn at commencement, you may wear stoles, cords and sashes to represent communities, clubs and organizations you are a part of at CU Boulder. Read the complete list of commencement regalia and contact the corresponding unit to learn more.

Register for Stoles

Asian American & Pacific Islander (AAPI) Graduation

Save the Date: Friday, May 9, 2025
1—3 p.m.
Koenig Alumni Center

Hosted by the Alumni Association and the Center for Inclusion & Social Change (CISC)

Register for AAPI Graduation

Register for AAPI Stole

Black Graduation

Save the Date: Saturday, May 10, 2025
1—4 p.m.
Koenig Alumni Center

Hosted by the Alumni Association, the Center for Inclusion & Social Change (CISC), and the Center for African and African American Studies (CAAAS)

Register for Black Graduation

Register for Black Stole

 

First-Generation Celebration

Save the date: Monday, April 21, 2025
36 p.m.
Koenig Alumni Center

In partnership with the Chancellor’s Office and the Office of First-Generation Programs and Enrichment

Email for more info

Register for First-Generation Stole

Golden Buffalo Marching Band Graduation

Save the Date: Saturday, May 10, 2025 
5—7 p.m. 
Koenig Alumni Center

Hosted by the Alumni Association

Register for Band Graduation

International Student Graduation Reception

Save the Date: Friday, May 9, 2025 
1:30– 3:30 p.m.
University Club Lawn

Hosted by the International Student and Scholar Services office

Email for more info

Please write "Graduation Reception" in the subject line.

Latinx Graduation

Save the Date: Thursday, May 8, 2025
4—7 p.m.
Koenig Alumni Center

Hosted by the Alumni Association and the Center for Inclusion & Social Change (CISC)

Register for Latinx Graduation

Register for Latinx Stole

Lavender Graduation

Save the Date: Friday, May 9, 2025
10 a.m.—12 p.m.
Koenig Alumni Center

Hosted by the Alumni Association, the Pride Office, and the LGBTQ Studies Program

Register for Lavender Graduation

Register for Lavender Stole

Native Graduation

Save the Date: Friday, May 9, 2025
5—8 p.m.
Koenig Alumni Center

Hosted by the Alumni Association, the Center for Inclusion & Social Change (CISC), and the Center for Native American and Indigenous Studies (CNAIS)

Registration Closed

Please email cnais@colorado.edu for more information.

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