Congratulations on completing your degree! You've made many sacrifices and overcome great challenges to arrive at this moment. Now, it's time to celebrate your accomplishments as a graduating Buff. We are BuffsTogether, no matter where we are!
While no campuswide ceremony is held in winter, many individual colleges, schools, departments or programs will host winter recognition ceremonies to celebrate our December graduates. All Fall 2021 graduates are invited to participate in the university’s Spring Commencement ceremony in May.
A message from Dean of the Graduate School Scott Adler, Academic Affairs
Dear winter graduates:
My sincerest congratulations to all of you who are receiving master's and doctoral degrees this month.
Earning an advanced degree has been particularly challenging during the last two years, and I know you have all worked extremely hard. Your perseverance and achievements are inspiring, and I know that your colleagues, families and friends are immensely proud of what you've accomplished. We are honored to count you among our esteemed graduates.
A message from Dean of Undergraduate Education Daryl Maeda, Academic Affairs
Dear winter graduates:
Please accept my sincerest congratulations on your graduation from the University of Colorado Boulder.
You have done something remarkable—overcoming the unprecedented local, national and global challenges of the last two years, and coming together in mutual support and in a spirit of community to take the first important step in a lifetime of achievement and learning.
A message from Assistant Vice Chancellor Ryan Chreist, Alumni Association
Welcome to the alumni family, known as Forever Buffs. You are joining a community of over 300,000 alumni that live all over the world.
As new Forever Buffs, we want you to know that we are here to help you in your career and professional life. We have a new tool called the Forever Buffs Network that is a free online community where you can grow your career and professional network. By logging on to the Forever Buffs Network and completing your profile, you will find a community of Forever Buffs alumni that want to help you and all you need to do is connect with them.
Celebrate your graduate
Congratulate your graduate on their achievement with a graduation gift, celebrate with festive CU party supplies, or order a diploma frame for when their diploma arrives. Shop online or visit the CU Book Store in the University Memorial Center during store hours.
Upcoming Commencement
Spring 2022 University Commencement Ceremony
Thursday, May 5, 2022
8:30 a.m. MDT
Folsom Field Stadium
All Fall 2021 graduates are invited to participate in the university's Spring Commencement ceremony.
Welcome to the Forever Buffs family!
CU Boulder is more than a place: It is a worldwide community of Buffs. Stay connected! You are part of the Forever Buffs community that includes nearly 300,000 Buffs. Whether that’s helping you find a job or finding a community after college, we are here for you now, we're here for you always.
Class of 2022
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Be connected. Be celebrated. Be involved.
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