Spring Recognition Ceremonies

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

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Aerospace Engineering Sciences

• Thursday, May 8, 2025 from 7 p.m. - 9 p.m.
  Doors open for seating at 6 p.m. Ceremony begins at 7 p.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. - 7 p.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 & Art History

• Friday, May 9, 2025 from 10 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. - 6 p.m.
  Doors open for seating at 3 p.m. Ceremony begins at 4 p.m. Reception to follow from 5:30 p.m. - 7 p.m. on Sewell Field.
• Macky Auditorium (MCKY)
• Contact: Kimberly Quiñonez

Asian Languages & Civilizations

• Thursday, May 8, 2025 from noon - 2 p.m.
• Eaton Humanities (HUMN) - Room 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. - 4 p.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, 2025 from 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
• Visual Arts Complex (VAC) Plaza
  Reception to precede ceremony between 1 p.m. - 2 p.m. in 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. in the Visual Arts Complex (VAC) Plaza.
• Contact: ATLAS Administration

Atmospheric & Oceanic 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 of (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: Email Leeds Graduation 

Business, Leeds School of (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: Email 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 7:30 p.m. - 9 p.m.
  Doors open for seating at 6:30 p.m. Ceremony begins at 7:30 p.m. Reception to precede ceremony on the Business Field.
• CU Events Center (EVNT)
• Contact: Email Leeds Graduation

Chemical & Biological Engineering

• Thursday, May 8, 2025 from noon - 3 p.m.
• J.S. Caruthers Biotechnology Building (BIOT) - West Lawn
  Reception to follow ceremony in same location.
• Contact: James Trujillo

Chemistry

• Friday, May 9, 2025 from 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.
• Cristol Chemistry Building (CHEM) - Room 140
  Reception to follow ceremony at the University Memorial Center Arcade/Dalton Trumbo Fountain Court outdoor area.
• Contact: Jay Bolan 

Cinema Studies & Moving Image Arts

• Friday, May 9, 2025 from 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.
• Visual Arts Complex (VAC) Plaza
  Reception to follow ceremony in same location.
• Contact: Shane Enzensperger

Civil & Architectural Engineering

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

• Thursday, May 8, 2025 from noon - 3 p.m.
• Business Field
  Reception to follow ceremony in same location.
• Contact: Andraa von Boeselager

Classics

• Thursday, May 8, 2025 from noon - 2 p.m.
• Eaton Humanities (HUMN) - Room 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 1 p.m. Ceremony begins at 2 p.m. Reception to follow ceremony on the Business Field.
• CU Events Center (ENVT)
• Contact: Nicole Morris

Creative Technology & Design Program (see ATLAS Institute)

College of Media, Communication & Information (CMCI) (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. - 2 p.m.
  Doors open for seating at 11:30 a.m. Ceremony 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. - 10 p.m.
  Doors open for seating at 7 p.m. Ceremony begins at 7:30 p.m. Reception to follow ceremony on Sewall Lawn.
• Macky Auditorium (MCKY)
• Contact: Sara McDonald

Electrical, Computer & Energy Engineering

• Thursday, May 8, 2025 from 4 p.m. - 6 p.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 - 3 p.m.
• Folsom Field (STAD) - Byron 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. - noon
• Benson Lawn
  Reception to follow ceremony in same location.
• Contact: Bobby Balke

Environmental Design, Program in

• Thursday, May 8, 2025 from 5 p.m. - 7 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) - Upper Gymnasium
• Contact: Caitlyn Porras

Environmental Engineering Program

• Friday, May 9, 2025 from 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.
• J.S. Caruthers Biotechnology Building (BIOT) - West 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 1 p.m. Ceremony begins at 2 p.m. Reception to follow ceremony on Sewall Field.
• Macky Auditorium (MCKY)
• Contact: Bobbie Bryant

Ethnic Studies

• Friday, May 9, 2025  from 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.
• Folsom Field (STAD) - Byron R. White Stadium Club Level (South Side)
  Reception to follow ceremony in same location.
• Contact: Joanne Corson

Film Studies (see Cinema Studies & Moving Image Arts)

French & Italian

• Thursday, May 8, 2025 from noon - 3 p.m.
• Eaton Humanities (HUMN) - Room 250
  Reception to follow ceremony in same location.
• Contact: Tish Clendenen

Geography

• Thursday, May 8, 2025 from noon - 3 p.m.
• Norlin West Lawn
  Reception to follow ceremony in same location.
• Contact: Karen Weingarten | 303-492-8311 or Gabriela Sales

Geological Sciences

• Thursday, May 8, 2025 from noon - 3 p.m.
• Benson Lawn
  Reception to follow ceremony in Benson Earth Sciences building.
• Contact: Anne Marie Summers

Germanic & Slavic Languages & Literatures

• 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. - 3:30 p.m.
• Muenzinger Psychology Building (MUEN) - Room E050
  Reception to follow ceremony in Muenzinger Courtyard.
• Contact: Kellie Matthews

Humanities Program

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

Integrated Design Engineering Program

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

Integrative Physiology

• Thursday, May 8, 2025 from 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.
  Doors open for seating at 1 p.m. Ceremony begins at 2 p.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. Reception to follow ceremony on UMC South Terrace.
• University Memorial Center (UMC) - Glenn 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, 2025 from 10 a.m. - noon
  Doors open for seating at 9 a.m. Ceremony begins at 10 a.m. Reception 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 from noon - 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 5:30 p.m - 8 p.m.
• University Memorial Center (UMC) - Glenn Miller Ballroom
  Doors will open for seating at 5 p.m. 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.  Graduates are encouraged to attend the university commencement ceremony.  

• Thursday, May 8, 2025 from 12:30 p.m. - 3 p.m.
• University Memorial Center (UMC) - Room 235
• Contact: Celleny Juarez

Materials Science & Engineering Program

• Friday, May 9, 2025 from 5 p.m. - 8 p.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 - 3 p.m.
• Mathematics Building (MATH) - Room 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 6 p.m. Ceremony begins at 7 p.m. Reception to preceed ceremony on the Business Field.
• ​CU Events Center (EVNT)
• Contact: Katrina Dipietrantonio

Media, Communication & Information, College of (CMCI)

• Friday, May 9, 2025 from 8 a.m. - 10 a.m.
  Doors open for seating at 7 a.m. Ceremony begins at 8 a.m. Reception to follow ceremony on the Business Field.
• CU Events Center (EVNT)
• Contact: Communications and Engagement Team

Molecular, Cellular & Developmental Biology (MCDB)

• Thursday, May 8, 2025 from noon - 3 p.m.
• Recreation Center (REC) - Upper 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. - 5 p.m.
• Imig Music Building (MUS) - Grusin 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. - 4 p.m.
• University Memorial Center (UMC) - Glenn Miller Ballroom
  Reception to follow ceremony on UMC South Terrace.
• Contact: Alexander Beard

Physics & Engineering Physics

• Friday, May 9, 2025 from 9:30 a.m. - noon
• University Memorial Center (UMC) - Glenn 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 5 p.m. Ceremony begins at 6 p.m. Reception to follow ceremony on Sewall Field.
• Macky Auditorium (MCKY)
• Contact: Kaysie Larson

Psychology & Neuroscience

• Friday, May 9, 2025 from noon - 2 p.m.
  Doors open for seating at 11 a.m. Ceremony begins at noon. Reception to follow ceremony on the Business Field.
• ​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 10 a.m. - noon
  Doors open for seating at 9:30 a.m. Ceremony begins at 10 a.m. Reception to follow ceremony in same location.
• Recreation Center (REC) - Upper 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, Language & Hearing Sciences

• Thursday, May 8, 2025 from 4 p.m. - 6 p.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 in Roe Green Theatre lobby.
• Contact: Madysen Hunter

Women & Gender Studies

• Thursday, May 8, 2025 from 12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
• Center for Academic Success & Engagement (CASE) - Auditorium
  Reception to follow on University Club lawn.
• Contact: Kai Blake-Leibowitz