Info for Undergraduates
Planning to graduate from CMCI?
Students are eligible for graduation when they have successfully and officially completed all degree requirements. Regardless of whether you plan to participate in a graduation ceremony, you must apply to graduate via Buff Portal. Find more information now →
Spring and Summer 2025 Graduates
Apply for Graduation by April 1.
If you plan to graduate this May or August, you must apply by April 1 to get your degree. It’s a two-step process for applying to graduate from CU Boulder and also be recognized in CMCI’s ceremony.
Winter 2024 and 2025 Graduates
- All December 2024 graduates will be recognized during the May 8 University Commencement Ceremony and during the May 9 CMCI Recognition Ceremony.
- By April 1, make sure to complete CMCI’s form to ensure your information is correct.
- You should apply to graduate via Buff Portal as soon as possible, as it is recommended you apply at least six months before you plan to graduate.
- This is required regardless if you plan to attend a graduation ceremony.
- Typically, December graduates are automatically included in spring ceremony programs following their graduation.
- However, if you want to be included in the spring 2025 ceremonies, apply to graduate via Buff Portal by April 1 and, instead of applying for the winter 2025 graduation term, apply for the summer 2025 graduation term. This will allow you to participate in the spring ceremonies, even though you will officially graduate in winter 2025.
- To be included in CMCI's May 9 ceremony, make sure to also complete CMCI's form by April 1.
- If you do not apply for the summer 2025 term by April 1, you will be recognized in the May 2026 ceremony instead.
- However, if you want to be included in the spring 2025 ceremonies, apply to graduate via Buff Portal by April 1 and, instead of applying for the winter 2025 graduation term, apply for the summer 2025 graduation term. This will allow you to participate in the spring ceremonies, even though you will officially graduate in winter 2025.
Have additional questions? Check out these Graduation FAQs →