Graduation Information
Congratulations, Physics Buffs!
The Department of Physics celebrates all graduating students in physics and engineering physics at our spring and winter recognition ceremonies. Students may choose to participate in the departmental recognition ceremony and university commencement in the spring.
Graduating students should review the Graduating Student Checklist to prepare for graduation.
Fall 2025 Physics Recognition Ceremony
Our departmental recognition ceremony is a special, personalized event where graduating students are recognized by name and receive a diploma cover. Students graduating with a bachelor's, bachelor's accelerated/master's, terminal master's or PhD in physics or engineering physics are invited to attend.
Date: Friday, December 12, 2025
Time: 5pm-7pm
Location: DUAN G1B20
Reception: Light appetizers will be served immediately following the ceremony in Duane G1B Lobby
- Regalia is not required for participation in the Physics Recognition Ceremony, but it is recommended. The dress code for students not wearing regalia is business casual.
- Visit the Caps & Gowns page for information on purchasing and ordering regalia.
Please contact Maria Martinez (maria.j.martinez@colorado.edu) in advance for ADA accommodations related to the Physics Recognition Ceremony.
All campus parking lots, with exception of Lot 380 (located near Macky Auditorium), will be open for public parking on a space available basis. You may park on-campus, including in pay-to-park lots, for no-charge on these recognition ceremony days.
View Commencement Parking Information for more information.
University Commencement
While no campuswide commencement ceremony is held in winter, all fall graduates are encouraged to participate in the spring commencement ceremony.