English Department Graduation Ceremony Spring 2023

Date:  Friday, May 12, 2023

Time:  9:00 a.m. – Noon (Graduates arrive at 8:00am for check-in and reception)

Location:  Mary Rippon Outdoor Theatre

Mary Rippon Theatre 
1550 Central Campus Mall, Boulder, CO 80309

Spring 2023 English Graduate Recognition Ceremony FAQs

To request real time captioning, an ASL interpreter, or other accommodations, please contact ADA Compliance at aslinterpreting@colorado.edu. Please provide as much notice as possible to ensure availability.

The University of Colorado Boulder is committed to providing equal access to individuals with disabilities.  If you are planning to attend this event and require accommodations, please contact Bobby Balke at ssengl@colorado.edu or call (303) 492-6434 no later than 7 days before the event.  We will make all reasonable efforts to fulfill requests submitted after the deadline.

Parking Overview – All campus parking lots will be open on a “space available” basis for public parking during commencement.  Parking on-campus, including at parking meters and pay station lots, is FREE on the day of Commencement and on all Recognition Ceremony Days (May 11 – 13). 

  • Guests attending Recognition Ceremonies directly following the university commencement ceremony on Thursday, May 5 are encouraged to park in area near their recognition ceremony and use the courtesy shuttle bus service (Buff Buses provided on Thursday only) to move about campus.
  • CU Bouder has advertised several lots on campus designated for ADA, but there is one that will not appear on those publications and websites.  English commencement guests may use Lot 208, which is closest to the Mary Rippon Theatre and in front of the Museum of Natural History. 
  • Full details including parking maps and instructions on recommended areas to park is available on the Parking Services webpage for Commencement.