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Graduation: What You Need to Know

Planning to graduate from CMCI in May or August 2023?

Apply today through the Buff Portal! Students are eligible for graduation when they have successfully and officially completed all requirements for their degree(s). Regardless of whether you plan to participate in a graduation ceremony, you must apply to graduate via Buff Portal. Find more information now →

Graduate students: Visit CMCI's Info for Graduate Students page and check out this list of important deadlines from the Graduate School. To stay up to date on campuswide advising/graduation deadlines, important dates and upcoming events, we encourage you to also subscribe to CU Boulder Today’s newsletter!

Mark Your Calendars: Ceremonies for Graduates

Students must have submitted their graduation application through Buff Portal to be eligible to graduate and participate in graduation ceremonies.

⭐ University Commencement (May 11)

The University of Colorado Boulder will host the Spring 2023 University Commencement Ceremony at 8:30 a.m. Thursday, May 11, in Folsom Field Stadium.

The commencement is for CU Boulder students graduating across the university.
Stadium gates open at 7 a.m. No tickets are required for people to attend.

⭐ CMCI Recognition Ceremony (May 12)

CU Boulder colleges, schools, departments and programs also celebrate the class of 2023 with individual recognition ceremonies.

CMCI's graduation recognition ceremony will be held from 9 to 11 a.m. Friday, May 12, at the CU Events Center. Graduates must arrive by 8 a.m.
Doors open for seating at 8 a.m. No tickets are required for people to attend.
We ask that you complete this form to participate in the recognition ceremony. The preferred completion date is April 24.