The Engineering Graduation Ceremony celebrates the imminent graduation of College of Engineering and Applied Science bachelor's students, master's students, doctoral students and Computer Science bachelor of arts students. Graduates will be recognized individually by name and take the traditional walk across the stage to receive their diploma cover.
Ceremony Details
This information pertains to December degree candidates and the Engineering Graduation Ceremony only. For more information regarding the spring university ceremony visit University Commencement.
Date: Thursday, December 21, 2023
Time: 10 a.m.-noon (doors open at 9 a.m.)
Please note that the time frame listed above is inclusive of doors open, ceremony and venue clear time. We support Macky’s recommendation of a 1-hour doors time which means your ceremony can start at 10 a.m. Guests must have departed the venue by noon so that the afternoon ceremony is able to adequately prepare for their 1 p.m. doors time.
Location: Macky Auditorium
This information pertains to December degree candidates and the Engineering Graduation Ceremony only.
For more information regarding the university ceremony visit University Commencement.
Tickets
Tickets will not be needed for this event.
Arrival Time
Students: Report to the Eaton Humanities basement level between 9:15-9:30 a.m. Staff will be on hand to check you in and line you up by academic degree program for the processional to Macky Auditorium. Do not leave any personal items in the Eaton Humanities building.
Guests: Family and friends should use the center south (main) entrance of Macky Auditorium. Doors to Macky Auditorium open at 9 a.m.
Dress
Degree candidates are encouraged to wear a cap and gown. Information about purchasing academic regalia may be found at the CU Book Store.
Undergraduates wearing regalia should have their tassel on the right; all graduate students should wear their tassel on the left.
PhD candidates must be in academic regalia; please carry your hood, do not wear it.
Processional
The processional will begin with the PhD candidates, followed by all master's and bachelor's candidates. Upon arrival in Macky, please remain standing until the platform party is on stage.
This Graduation Ceremony will last approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes. At the conclusion of the event, please remain in your seat until all the graduates have been recognized and the platform party has exited the stage.
Guests with disabilities who require accommodations (wheelchair seating, etc.) should contact the ADA Coordinator's office at (303) 492-9725 or adacoordinator@colorado.edu by Nov. 30.
Students who have a physical condition that will not allow them to use the stage should contact the Dean's Office at 303-492-0373 or email Kammie.Slavin@colorado.edu by Nov. 30 so alternate arrangements can be made.
To request a sign language interpreter, please call 303-492-0373 or email Kammie.Slavin@colorado.edu by Nov. 30. Be sure to leave your name and contact information.
A professional photographer will be present. Pre-register by supplying your contact information and obtain a discount on the purchase of graduation photos at Grad Images.
Questions?
Contact the Dean's Office at 303-492-0373