Spring Recognition Ceremonies

Spring recognition ceremonies hosted by our colleges, schools, departments and programs are listed below alphabetically by the unit name. Each listing contains basic information (date, time and location) to assist with travel and schedule planning during commencement*.  Additional details including specific timing, reception details, and unit webpage links will be added as received by the hosting unit.  

*This information is subject to change. Please be sure check for updates regularly. 

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Aerospace Engineering Sciences

• Friday, May 1, 2026 from 12 p.m. - 2 p.m.
• CU Events Center (EVNT)
• Contact: Aerospace Events

Anthropology

• Saturday, May 2, 2026 from 4 p.m. - 7 p.m.
• Norlin West Lawn
  Reception to follow ceremony in same location.
• Contact: Renee Kuban

Applied Mathematics

• Saturday, May 2, 2026 from 4 p.m. - 7 p.m.
• Mary Rippon Theatre
  Reception to follow ceremony in same location.
• Contact: Gabriella Kirkley

Art & Art History

• Saturday, May 2, 2026 from 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.
• Visual Arts Complex (VAC) Plaza
  Reception to follow ceremony in same location from 2 - 3 p.m.
• Contact: Jean Goldstein

Arts & Sciences Honors Convocation

• Friday, May 1, 2026 from 4 p.m. - 7 p.m.
• Macky Auditorium (MCKY)
  Reception to follow on Sewall Field.
• Contact: Kimberly Quiñonez

Asian Languages & Civilizations

• Saturday, May 2, 2026 from 12 p.m. - 3 p.m.
• Eaton Humanities (HUMN) - Room 1B50
  Reception to follow ceremony in Humanities 170 Living Room.
• Contact: Asuka Morley

Asian Studies, Center for

• Friday, May 1, 2026 from 1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
• Center for Academic Success & Engagement (CASE) - Room E422
  Reception to follow ceremony in the CASE Chancellor's Hall.
• Contact: Liza Williams

Astrophysical & Planetary Sciences

• Friday, May 1, or Saturday, May 2, 2026 from 5 p.m. - 7 p.m.
• Fiske Planetarium & Science Center (FISK)
  Reception to follow ceremony in same location.
• Contact: Brittney Washington

ATLAS Institute / Creative Technology & Design (CTD) Programs (Graduate Ceremony)

• Friday, May 1, 2026 from 4 p.m. - 7 p.m.
• Visual Arts Complex (VAC) Plaza
  Reception to precede ceremony in the Roser ATLAS Center Lobby.
• Contact: ATLAS Administration

ATLAS Institute / Creative Technology & Design (CTD) Programs (Undergraduate Ceremony)

• Friday, May 1, 2026 from 4 p.m. - 7 p.m.
• Visual Arts Complex (VAC) Plaza
  Reception to follow ceremony in the Visual Arts Complex (VAC) Plaza.
• Contact: ATLAS Administration

Atmospheric & Oceanic Sciences (ATOC)

• Friday, May 1, 2026 from 5 p.m. - 8 p.m.
• Sustainability, Energy and Environment Community Building (SEEC) - C120 Auditorium
  Reception to follow ceremony in SEEC Lobby.
• Contact: Laurie Conway

Biochemistry

• Friday, May 1, 2026 from 5 p.m. - 8 p.m.
• J.S. Caruthers Biotechnology Building (BIOT) - West Lawn
  Reception to follow ceremony in same location.
• Contact: Kristen Roy

Biomedical Engineering Program

• Saturday, May 2, 2026 from 12 p.m. - 3 p.m.
• University Memorial Center - Glenn Miller Ballroom
  Reception to follow ceremony in UMC South Terrace Tent.
• Contact: Jacqueline Thomas

Business, Leeds School of (Graduate Ceremony)

• Sunday, May 3, 2026 from 12 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
  Doors open for seating at 11 a.m. Ceremony begins at 12 p.m. Reception to follow ceremony on Engebretson Business Quad.
• CU Events Center (EVNT)
• Contact: Email Leeds Graduation 

Business, Leeds School of (Undergraduate Ceremony)

Ceremony No. 1: Accounting and Finance

Graduates with multiple areas of emphasis, with one being Accounting or Finance, are assigned to Undergraduate Ceremony No. 1.

• Sunday, May 3, 2026 from 3:30 p.m. - 5 p.m.
  Doors open for seating at 3 p.m. Ceremony begins at 3:30 p.m. Reception to follow ceremony on the Engebretson Business Quad.
• CU Events Center (EVNT)
• Contact: Email Leeds Graduation

Ceremony No. 2: Business Analytics, Information Systems, Management, Marketing, Real Estate, Strategy & Entrepreneurship, Supply Chain Management, and Sustainable Business.

• Sunday, May 3, 2026 from 7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
  Doors open for seating at 6 p.m. Ceremony begins at 7 p.m. Reception to follow ceremony on Engebretson Business Quad.
• CU Events Center (EVNT)
• Contact: Email Leeds Graduation

Chemical & Biological Engineering

• Saturday, May 2, 2026 from 12 p.m. - 3 p.m.
• J.S. Caruthers Biotechnology Building (BIOT) - West Lawn
  Reception to follow ceremony in same location.
• Contact: James Trujillo

Chemistry

• Saturday, May 2, 2026 from 12 p.m. - 3 p.m.
• Cristol Chemistry Building (CHEM) - Room 140
  Reception to follow ceremony in same location.
• Contact: Jay Bolan 

Cinema Studies & Moving Image Arts

• Saturday, May 2, 2026 from 4 p.m. - 7 p.m.
• Visual Arts Complex (VAC) Plaza
  Reception to follow ceremony in same location.
• Contact: Kendra Nelson

Civil & Architectural Engineering

Environmental Engineering graduates (BS, MS, PhD) should attend the Environmental Engineering Program ceremony.

• Friday, May 1, 2026 from 5 p.m. - 6:15 p.m.
• Benson Lawn
  Reception to follow ceremony in same location from 6:15 p.m. - 7:45 p.m.
• Contact: Andraa von Boeselager

Classics

• Saturday, May 2, 2026 from 12 p.m. - 3 p.m.
• Eaton Humanities (HUMN) - Room 150
  Reception to follow ceremony in same location.
• Contact: Brian Gordon

Communication, Media, Design & Information, College of (CMDI)

• Sunday, May 3, 2026 from 8 a.m. - 10 a.m.
  Doors open at 7 a.m.
• CU Events Center (EVNT)
• Contact: Communications and Engagement Team

Computer Science

• Friday, May 1, 2026 from 4 p.m. - 6 p.m.
  Doors open at 3 p.m.
• CU Events Center (EVNT)
  Reception to follow ceremony on Engebretson Business Quad, on the West side of Koelbel.
• Contact: Nicole Morris

Creative Technology & Design Program (see ATLAS Institute)

Ecology & Evolutionary Biology (EBIO)

• Saturday, May 2, 2026 from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
• Macky Auditorium (MCKY)
  Reception to follow ceremony on Sewall Lawn
• Contact: Robert Wade-Gasca

Economics

• Saturday, May 2, 2026 from 4 p.m. - 7 p.m.
• Recreation Center (REC) - Upper Gymnasium
  Reception to follow ceremony on Sewall Lawn.
• Contact: Kit Colombo

Education, School of

• Saturday, May 2, 2026 from 4 p.m. - 7 p.m.
• Macky Auditorium (MCKY)
  Reception to follow ceremony on Sewall Lawn.
• Contact: Sara McDonald

Electrical, Computer & Energy Engineering

• Sunday, May 3, 2026 from 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.
• Macky Auditorium (MCKY)
  Reception to follow ceremony in same location.
• Contact: Lori Meehan

Engineering Management Program

• Sunday, May 3, 2026 from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
• University Memorial Center - Glenn Miller Ballroom 
  Reception to follow ceremony in same location.
• Contact: Mylee McQuillin

English

• Friday, May 1, 2026 from 5 p.m. - 8 p.m.
• Mary Rippon Theatre
  Reception to follow ceremony in same location.
• Contact: Bobby Balke

Environmental Design

• Sunday, May 3, 2026 from 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.
  Reception to follow ceremony in same location.
• Recreation Center (REC) - Upper Gymnasium
• Contact: Kylee Thomas

Environmental Engineering Program

• Saturday, May 2, 2026 from 4 p.m. - 7 p.m.
• J.S. Caruthers Biotechnology Building (BIOT) - West Lawn
  Reception to follow ceremony in same location.
• Contact: Heather Mallander

Environmental Studies

Ceremony celebrates graduates from Environmental Studies, Masters of the Environment (MENV) and Masters of Outdoor Recreation Economy.

• Friday, May 1, 2026 from 4 p.m. - 7 p.m.
• University Memorial Center - Glenn Miller Ballroom
  Reception to follow ceremony in same location.
• Contact: Bobbie Bryant & Michelle Cadena

Ethnic Studies

• Friday, May 1, 2026  from 4 p.m. - 7 p.m.
• Folsom Field (STAD) - Byron R. White Stadium Club Level (South Side)
  Reception to follow ceremony in same location.
• Contact: Ix Chel Bueno

Film Studies (see Cinema Studies & Moving Image Arts)

French & Italian

• Saturday, May 2, 2026 from 12 p.m. - 3 p.m.
• Eaton Humanities (HUMN) - Room 250
  Reception to follow ceremony in same location.
• Contact: Tish Clendenen

Geography

• Saturday, May 2, 2026 from 12 p.m. - 3 p.m.
• Norlin West Lawn
  Reception to follow ceremony in same location.
• Contact: Karen Weingarten

Geological Sciences

• Saturday, May 2, 2026 from 12 p.m. - 3 p.m.
• Benson Lawn
  Reception to follow ceremony in Benson Earth Sciences building.
• Contact: Brett Bertok

Germanic & Slavic Languages & Literatures

• Friday, May 1, 2026 from 4 p.m. - 7 p.m.
• Eaton Humanities (HUMN) - Room 170
  Reception to follow ceremony on Norlin West Lawn.
• Contact: Sara Bredengerd

History

• Saturday, May 2, 2026 from 12 p.m. - 3 p.m.
• Mary Rippon Theatre
  Reception to follow ceremony in same location.
• Contact: Kellie Matthews

Humanities Program

• Saturday, May 2, 2026 from 12 p.m. - 3 p.m.
• University Memorial Center (UMC) - Room 235
  Reception to precede ceremony from 12 - 12:30 p.m.
• Contact: Ellen Napodano

Integrated Design Engineering Program

• Saturday, May 2, 2026 from 12 p.m. - 3 p.m.
• Kittredge Central (KCEN) - Multipurpose Room
  Reception to follow in same location
• Contact: Beverly Grindstaff

Integrative Physiology

• Saturday, May 2, 2026 from 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.
  Doors open at 11 p.m.
• CU Events Center (EVNT)
• Contact: Brandon Michieli

International Affairs Program

• Saturday, May 2, 2026 from 12 p.m. - 3 p.m.
  Reception to follow in same location
• Limelight Hotel
• Contact: Eileen Brown

International Student & Scholar Services

• Friday, May 1, 2026 from 5 p.m. - 8 p.m.
• C4C - Abrams Lounge
• Contact: Paige Progar

Jewish Studies, Program in

• Sunday, May 3, 2026 from 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.
• Center for Academic Success & Engagement (CASE) - Auditorium
  Reception to follow ceremony in the CASE Chancellor's Hall.
• Contact: CU Jewish Studies

Law, School of

• Friday, May 8, 2026
• Macky Auditorium (MCKY)
• Contact: Law Events

Linguistics

• Saturday, May 2, 2026 from 12 p.m. - 3 p.m.
• Muenzinger Psychology Building (MUEN) - Room E050
  Reception to follow in the Muenzinger Courtyard.
• Contact: Katlyn Econom

Masters of the Environment (MENV) (see Environmental Studies)

Masters of Outdoor Recreation Economy (see Environmental Studies)

Masters of Science in Data Science (MS-DS)

• Friday, May 1, 2026 from 5 p.m. - 8 p.m.
• Recreation Center (REC) - Upper Gymnasium
  Reception to follow in same location
• Contact: Emily Musumecci

Masters of Science in Organizational Leadership (MSOL) Reception

MSOL will hold a reception only, no ceremony.  Graduates are encouraged to attend the university commencement ceremony.  

• Saturday, May 2, 2026
• Location TBD
• Contact: Celleny Juarez

Materials Science & Engineering Program

• Saturday, May 2, 2026 from 4 p.m. - 7 p.m.
• Sustainability, Energy and Environment Community (SEEC) Building - C120 Auditorium
• Contact: Danielle Dworak

Mathematics

• Friday, May 1, 2026 from 5 p.m. - 8 p.m.
• Mathematics Building (MATH) - Room 100
  Reception to follow on Math Courtyard.
• Contact: Autumn Franklin-Phillips

Mechanical Engineering

• Friday, May 1, 2026 from 7 p.m. - 9 p.m.
  Doors open at 7 p.m.
• ​CU Events Center (EVNT)
• Contact: Kassie Van Pelt

Molecular, Cellular & Developmental Biology (MCDB)

• Saturday, May 2, 2026 from 12 p.m. - 3 p.m.
• Recreation Center (REC) - Upper Gymnasium
  Reception to follow in same location
• Contact: Aileen Kohlerschmidt

Museum & Field Studies

• Friday, May 1, 2026 from 5 p.m. - 8 p.m.
• Henderson Museum of Natural History
• Contact: Traci McDonald

Music, College of

• Saturday, May 2, 2026 from 3:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
• IMIG Music Building (MUS) - Grusin Music Hall
  Reception to follow ceremony in IMIG E160.
• Contact: Rebecca Yoho

Neuroscience (see Psychology & Neuroscience)

Philosophy

• Saturday, May 2, 2026 from 4 p.m. - 7 p.m.
• Muenzinger Psychology Building (MUEN) - Room E050
• Contact: Alexander Beard

Physics

• Saturday, May 2, 2026 from 4 p.m. - 7 p.m.
• University Memorial Center (UMC) - Glenn Miller Ballroom
  Reception to follow in same location
• Contact: Maria Martinez

Political Science

• Sunday, May 3, 2026 from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
• Macky Auditorium (MCKY)
  Reception to follow on Sewall Lawn
• Contact: Kaysie Larson

Public Health

• Saturday, May 2, 2026 from 4 p.m. - 7 p.m.
• Eaton Humanities (HUMN) - Room 1B50
  Reception to follow in same location
• Contact: Owen Sanchez

Psychology & Neuroscience

• Saturday, May 2, 2026 from 7 p.m. - 9 p.m.
  Doors open at 6 p.m.
• ​CU Events Center (EVNT)
• Contact: Dana Stauffer

Religious Studies

• Saturday, May 2, 2026 from 12 p.m. - 3 p.m.
• Norlin Library (LIBR) - Center for British & Irish Studies Room
  Reception to follow ceremony in same location.
• Contact: Ellen Napodano

Sociology

• Sunday, May 3, 2026 from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
• Recreation Center (REC) - Upper Gymnasium
  Reception to follow ceremony in same location.
• Contact: Sierra Williams

Spanish & Portuguese

• Saturday, May 2, 2026 from 12 p.m. - 1 p.m.
• Hale Science Building - Room 270
  Reception to follow ceremony on the McKenna Building Patio.
• Contact: Shannon Markusen

Speech, Language & Hearing Sciences

• Saturday, May 2, 2026 from 4 p.m. - 7 p.m.
• Limelight Hotel
  Reception to follow ceremony in same location.
• Contact: Abi Peters

Student Academic Success Center (SASC)

• Sunday, April 24, 2026 Time TBA
• University Memorial Center (UMC) - Room 235
• Contact: Lisa Anderson

Theatre & Dance

• Saturday, May 2, 2026 from 2:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
• University Theatre Building - Roe Green Theatre
  Reception to follow in Roe Green Theatre lobby.
• Contact: Madysen Hunter

Women & Gender Studies

• Saturday, May 2, 2026 from 12 p.m. - 3 p.m.
• Center for Academic Success & Engagement (CASE) - Auditorium
  Reception to follow on University Club lawn.
• Contact: Molly Beck