Are you ready to graduate? Apply now.Ìý

You must apply to graduate for the semester in which you'll officially and successfully completeÌýallÌýrequirements for the degree(s) and major(s) you're pursuing. Degrees are conferred at the end of the fall, spring, and summer semesters. For more information about how and when to apply, click on the button below. If you would like your name in the spring Mechanical Engineering graduation recognition ceremony program, you must apply for graduation by April 1st.

Apply for Graduation

Once you have successfully applied, you will also need to get your cap and gown. Graduate students must order their regalia by 11:59PM on Wednesday, March 27th in order to receive it in time for graduation. Undergraduate regalia is available for purchase from the CU Book Store either in person or online.


Spring Graduation

Campus-wide Commencement

  • Date: Thursday, May 9
  • Time: 8:30-10 a.m.
  • Location: Folsom Stadium

Mechanical Engineering Recognition Ceremony

  • Date: Friday, May 10
  • Reception: 6-7 p.m., . Light refreshments will be served.
  • Ceremony: 8-10 p.m.,Ìý

Recognition Ceremony FAQs

  • The CU Events Center only permits clear bags inside; lockers will be available outside for free for any opaque bags.
  • Tickets will not be required for guests –Ìýbring as many people as you'd like!
  • All campus parking lots will be open for public parking on a space-available basis. You may park on campus, including in pay-to-park lots, for no charge on the days of commencement and recognition ceremonies. Check out parking details on the campus commencement website.Ìý

Download a parking map

Please contact Lauren Cherry and Elizabeth Diener with any questions.

The Â鶹ÊÓƵ is committed to hosting accessible and inclusive experiences for its diverse community members.Ìý If you require accommodations to participate, engage, or attend the event, please contact Lauren and Elizabeth no later than two weeks before the event.Ìý We will make all reasonable efforts to fulfill requests submitted after the deadline; however, requests received after the deadline cannot be guaranteed as it is dependent on a service provider’s availability.