Celebrate Our Graduates

Spring 2026 Commencement Ceremonies

Saturday, May 16, 2026, at the Denver Coliseum

We are so pleased to honor our upcoming spring 2026 graduates! CU Denver’s commencement is an all-campus celebration during which we recognize doctoral, educational specialist, master’s, and bachelor’s degree recipients.

Morning Ceremony - 9:30 a.m.:

  • School of Education & Human Development
  • College of Arts & Media
  • School of Public Affairs
  • College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

Afternoon Ceremony - 2:30 p.m.:

  • College of Architecture and Planning
  • College of Engineering, Design, and Computing
  • Business School

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CU Denver graduate wearing regalia posing for images in Larimer Square
Group of students standing in a row looking at the stage away from the camera at commencement

Get Ready for Commencement

Find key day‑of details, arrival guidance, accessibility info, parking tips, and everything you need to know before Spring 2026 Commencement.

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Looking ahead to spring

The graduation applications for Spring 2025 are in review. For application inquiries, please reach out to the Registrar’s Office. Spring 2025 Commencement registration and regalia ordering will be available on this page starting mid-February.

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