The Graduation Pledge of Social & Environmental Responsibility of the Graduation Pledge Alliance states:
"I pledge to explore and take into account the social and environmental consequences of any job I consider and to try to improve these aspects of any organizations for which I work."
Graduating seniors at CU Boulder can take the pledge and get an optional green cord to wear at graduation to show their commitment to environmental and social responsibility in their future career.
After you pledge
Optional Green Cords are available for those who take the pledge, to wear with CU Boulder commencement regalia.
Green cords are now available for free - first come, first serve - until supplies run out for May 2024 graduation.
- Cord pick-up times:
- Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., University Memorial Center room 355
- Pledge must be taken online before coming to UMC 355 to pick up your cord.
- Please consider donating your cord back to the program after graduation for re-use and to reduce cost for future grads.
- drop off gently used cords at University Memorial Center 355, or mail to Environmental Center, 207 UCB, Boulder 80309.
Share your commitment on social media
- Use hashtags #CUgreengrad #CUgraduationpledge
Donate your cap and gown
- Take your commitment to a green graduation one step further by donating your cap and gown to a future graduate.
- CU Boulder graduation caps and gowns and graduation pledge green cords can be dropped off on campus at the Environmental Center (UMC room 355) Monday through Friday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
- If you visit outside of these hours, please place your regalia in the collection bin located outside the door. Alternatively, you can mail your regalia to the Environmental Center at 207 UCB, Boulder CO 80309.