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 2022 graduates are invited to participate in the university’s Spring Commencement ceremony in May 2023. 

 

Winter Recognition Ceremonies

Winter Grad Information

A Message from Chancellor DiStefano

Chancellor Philip DiStefano shares warm wishes for a bright future with fall 2022 graduates of CU Boulder. Watch his video message.

A message from Dean of the Graduate School Scott Adler

Earning an advanced degree during the last several years has been especially challenging—your perseverance and achievements are inspiring. Thank you for your contributions and a heartfelt congratulations.

Read Dean Adler's Full Message

A message from Dean of Undergraduate Education Daryl Maeda

As you look ahead to your future, my hope is that you take your experience and your knowledge into the world to make a positive impact on whatever you do, however you can. 

Read Dean Maeda's Full Message

A message from Acting Dean of Students Devin Cramer

To each of our Buffs who are graduating this semester, congratulations! I am proud of you and wish you the best in your future endeavors.

Read Dean Cramer's Full Message

A message from the Alumni Association's Assistant Vice Chancellor Ryan Chreist

Congratulations, graduates! As you take your next steps into the professional world, know that you have access to many CU resources to support your career and help you stay connected to the Forever Buffs community.

Read AVC Chreist's Full Message

Presenting Tomorrow's Leaders: Class of 2023

Read about a few of the many talented, motivated and innovative students who are graduating and starting on their next adventures.

Elizabeth Eyeson

Outstanding graduate pursues community change, computing excellence

Throughout her time at CU Boulder, Elizabeth Eyeson has emerged again and again as a community leader, proactive scholar and connective force. Read more
Jay Parry speaks at the CU Boulder Leeds School of Business Recognition ceremony

‘Be the ones who do’: Leeds grads urged to create meaningful impact

Recognition ceremony speakers shared perspectives on teamwork and leadership amid complexity and challenges as the Leeds School of Business's Class of 2023 headed into the business world. Read more
Graduates and their friends and family celebrate the achievement at the 2023 Spring Commencement on May 11, 2023. (Photo by Glenn J. Asakawa/University of Colorado)

Photos: Class of 2023 has its commencement

Rain did not tamp down people’s pride as the extended CU Boulder community celebrated the accomplishments of the Class of 2023 in one of the university’s longest standing and grandest traditions. Read more
Read more at CU Boulder Today

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 2023 University Commencement Ceremony

Thursday, May 11, 2023
8:30 a.m. MDT
Folsom Field Stadium

All Fall 2022 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.

Be connected. Be celebrated. Be involved. 

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