University of Colorado Denver

Spring Commencement, May 12, 2012

• Auraria Athletic Fields (map)
• 9:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
• Caps & gowns will be available for pick up on Friday, May 11, 1 - 7 p.m. in the Tivoli Turnhalle.
• Graduates will check in for the ceremony at 7:45 a.m. on May 12 in the PE/Events Center. The ceremony begins promptly at 9:00 a.m.
• There are no tickets for this event and no limit to the number of guests graduates may invite.  This is a first-come, first-served seating event. ADA needs will be accommodated.
• Additional information about cap and gown pick-up and the ceremony.
  

Weather Information (updated 5/12 at 5:55am)

University Weather Hotline: 877-INFO-070

The commencement ceremony will take place on Auraria Field as scheduled. 

 

Costs of Commencement

 (includes regalia rental, taxes and fees)  

• Bachelor's $40
• Master's $50
• Doctoral $60

 A $25.00 late fee applies after April 15th

Gowns and hoods (if applicable) must be returned after the ceremony. Graduates may keep caps and tassels.

 

Registration

Online registration for the spring ceremony is now closed. If you still wish to participate in the ceremony, please send an email to Diane Phillips at Willsie Cap & Gown at dphillip@q.com. Payment of the commencement fee (including the $25.00 late fee) must be made at cap and gown pick-up on Friday, May 11 between 1pm and 7pm in the Tivoli Turnhalle.  Payments on site must be made in cash.

Faculty that still need to register can call the commencement coordinator at 303-315-5815. 

 

Post-Commencement Receptions

Schools and colleges host individual receptions immediately following commencement for graduates, guests and faculty. Please contact your school or college directly for additional information regarding receptions. 

 

Business School - Business School Building, CoBank Lobby, 1475 Lawrence Street

College of Arts and Media - King Center

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences - Tivoli Turnhalle

College of Engineering and Applied Science - North Classroom Atrium C & D

College of Architecture and Planning - CHANGE- CU Building, Room 470, 1250 14th Street

School of Public Affairs - Adirondack's, Tivoli

School of Education and Human Development - CHANGE - St. Cajetan's 

 

Parking Details

Free parking is provided in all Auraria Campus lots on the day of commencement. The Redwood Lot is reserved for ADA parking. Avoid traffic by taking Light Rail to and from campus.

 

Commemorative Merchandise

You may purchase souvenir tassels, stoles, t-shirts and more even if you do not choose to participate in the commencement ceremony. Merchandise is available for purchase at cap and gown pick-up on Friday, May 11 between 1pm and 7pm in the Tivoli Turnhalle.

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