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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. 

 

Winter Recognition Ceremonies

Winter Grad Information

A Message from Chancellor DiStefano

Scott Adler

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.  

Read Dean Adler's Full Message

Daryl Maeda

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. 

Read Dean Maeda's Full Message

Ryan Chreist

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.

Read AVC Chreist's Full Message

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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.

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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.

Forever Buffs

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.

Leeds graduates

Leeds Class of 2022 prepares to create impact in sustainability, finance, real estate and beyond

The newest class of Leeds School of Business graduates is out to make its mark at companies such as Morgan Stanley, Disney and L'Oreal. Read more
Commencement attendees celebrate in the stands of Folsom Stadium

Family’s Buff roots ‘sko’ deep

Three generations of the O’Donnell family—all attending the College of Arts and Sciences—will celebrate this year’s commencement. Read more
Damani Phillips

Meet Damani Phillips: Music's Distinguished Alumnus Award recipient

The College of Music is excited to welcome alumnus Damani Phillips back to campus this week and to present him the 2022 Distinguished Alumnus Award at its recognition ceremony on May 5. Read more
Max Riedlsperger and two of his grandchildren, Ben and Emily Lemiere

When graduating is a family affair

Max Riedlsperger and two of his grandchildren will take part in the 2022 commencement ceremony together. The multigenerational celebration is a special experience for the close-knit family. Read more
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Meet Judith Glyde, College of Music’s distinguished service awardee

On May 5, we look forward to welcoming back Judith Glyde, formerly a professor of cello and chamber music at the College of Music and chair of the string faculty. Since retiring in 2014 to live in New York City, the professor emerita has been active with the college’s alumni community there, offering tremendous support to Forever Buffs. Read more
Two graduating students pose with free burritos in front of a Forever Buffs arch

Photos: Class of 2022 gears up for commencement

The class of 2022 celebrated its last full week at CU Boulder with Grad Appreciation Days, including free burritos, photo ops, Grad Bash, cap decorating and more. Read more
Read more at CU Boulder Today

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Future Dates

Summer 2022

Winter 2022

Spring 2023 Commencement Ceremony

Summer 2023

Winter 2023

Spring 2024 Commencement Ceremony

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Past Speeches

Tom Costello | Spring 2022

Dr. Dwinita Mosby Tyler | Spring 2021

Dan Carlin | Spring 2020

Savannah Sellers | Spring 2019

Oregon Governor Kate Brown | Spring 2018

Kate Fagan | Spring 2017

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