Update on Spring 2021 Commencement

Due to the global pandemic, related restrictions and the uncertainties of when we can safely gather again, we’ve made the difficult decision to hold a virtual Spring 2021 commencement ceremony on Thursday, May 6, 2021. More details about the ceremony will be forthcoming.

Our team is here to support our graduates, their families and this important CU Boulder tradition. Have an idea, question or comment? Share your ideas with us >>

2020 Commencement Regent Awards

We take special pleasure in congratulating our 2020 Commencement honorees.

Let’s Celebrate!

Congratulations winter graduates! Join us in celebrating your accomplishments as a graduating Buff.

Photo of campus buffalo statue with cap, tassel and stole

Now and Always, a Forever Buff

Commencement marks your official welcome to the Forever Buffs family. Your Alumni Association is here to help you as your move forward…here for you now, here for you always.

Photo of Norlin Library in the early morning sun

Norlin Charge

“Commencement does not mean, as many wrongly think, the breaking of ties and beginning of life apart. Rather, it marks your initiation in the fullest sense into the fellowship of the university, as bearers of her torch, as centers of her influence, as promoters of her spirit.”

- President George Norlin, June 1935

Commencement Traditions

Commencement rituals bring our graduates' extended community together. Learn more the history and traditions of commencement.

Home

Class of 2020

While the virtual celebrations have concluded, elements of the 2020 Livestreamed Commencement ceremony remain on our site for your continued viewing. We look forward to welcoming the Class of 2020 back to campus as public health conditions permit.

Upcoming Commencement

Spring 2021 University Commencement Ceremony

Thursday, May 6, 2021
12:00 p.m. MDT
via Livestream

Forever Buffs

Congratulations to the Class of 2020 and our newest December graduates. Welcome to the Forever Buffs family! Your Alumni Association is here to help you as you move forward. Whether that’s helping you find a job or finding a community after college, we are here for you now, and we’re here for you always.

Commencement

Update on Spring 2021 Commencement

Home

Class of 2020

Upcoming Commencement

Forever Buffs

Future Dates

Traditions

Past Speeches

More Past Speeches

Search

Other ways to search:

Update on Spring 2021 Commencement

Home

Class of 2020

Upcoming Commencement

Forever Buffs

Future Dates

Traditions

Past Speeches

More Past Speeches