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Frequently Asked Questions
Commencement and department recognition ceremonies – what is the difference? The university commencement ceremony is the campus-wide ceremony at which students from all colleges are invited to participate. The Chancellor of the Boulder campus officially confers degrees upon graduating students at this ceremony. Department recognition ceremonies are celebrations of individual student achievement. Each ceremony is different in form and structure. Please contact the individual department for more information. See Winter Ceremony Other Events or Spring Ceremony Other Events for schedules. Undergraduates and master’s students can pick up their diplomas at the Registrar’s Office approximately six weeks following commencement. Any diplomas not picked up will be mailed approximately two months following graduation. Doctoral and law students will receive their diplomas at receptions following the university commencement ceremony. See Winter Ceremony Diplomas or Spring Ceremony Diplomas for specific dates and more information. How long does the ceremony last? The ceremonies last approximately one and one-half hours. How do I change my graduation date? Contact your dean’s office as soon as possible if your plans for graduation change. How do I check to see if my name will be in the program? Your name will appear in the program if you have completed and turned in all of your graduation paperwork to your dean’s office by the appropriate deadlines. Contact your dean’s office or the Registrar’s Office 303-492-7205 for more information. Do we need tickets for the ceremony? No tickets are required for the ceremony. Early arrival guarantees the best seating. Where and when do I get my cap and gown? Undergraduate students can purchase their caps and gowns anytime in advance at the CU Book Store. Master’s, law, and doctoral students are required to rent regalia. See Winter Ceremony Caps and Gowns or Spring Ceremony Caps and Gowns for detailed information. Where is the ceremony and what time do I need to be there? The winter ceremony is held in the Coors Events/Conference Center at 9:30 a.m., and the spring ceremony is held in Folsom Stadium at 8:30 a.m. Early arrival guarantees the best choice of seating. Plan plenty of time to find parking and to get seated. See Winter Ceremony or Spring Ceremony for more information regarding seating, disability services, and parking. I have a family member in a wheelchair, where do we park? What is the best entrance to the facility? Where do we sit? Close-in parking and drop off is available for those who have difficulty walking at both the winter and spring ceremony locations. No disabled permit is required. Specific seating areas are already reserved for those with wheelchairs, the elderly, and physically disabled guests. (Reservations for these areas is not required.)See Winter Ceremony Parking or Spring Ceremony Parking and Disability Services for more information. Is there a charge for parking? No. Parking the day of commencement is free on campus, including meters. See Winter Ceremony Parking or Spring Ceremony Parking for more information. Can we sit with our friends and family who are in the special seating sections? Special seating sections often have limited seating. Ushers will be happy to show you to seating as close as possible to your friends and family in special seating areas. Can I rent or borrow a wheelchair? Yes, you can. Peak Wheelchairs (303-666-5150) and United Rentals, Inc. (303-443-7520) rent wheelchairs, and many other rental companies and organizations can be found in your local yellow pages. How can I get special accommodations for a ceremony at a specific school or department? Contact the department that is holding the ceremony. They will be happy to assist you. Where can I get local hotel information? The Boulder Convention and Visitors Bureau can provide information about local accommodations at http://bouldercoloradousa.com or 303-442-2911.
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