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Safety & Approved Items

CU Denver Graduate at Commencement

Metal Detectors

All students, faculty, staff and guests will be required to go through a magnetometer or be wanded upon entrance into the facility. Guests will enter through the main entrance and students will enter through the south doors.


Clear Bag Policy

Guests, students, faculty and staff will be asked to abide by the commencement venue clear bag policy. All guests will be checked upon entry into the building.

Approved bags

Clear Bag 12x6x12


Clear Bags

Bags that are clear crushable plastic, vinyl or PVC and do not exceed 12"W x 6"D x 12"H.

gallon bag


Plastic Storage Bag

One-gallon clear plastic freezer bag (Ziploc bag or similar).

small clutch bag


Small Clutch Bag

Small clutch bag approximately the size of a hand (4.5" x 6.5" or smaller), with or without a handle or strap. This can be carried separately or within a plastic bag.

Prohibited bags

All other bags are prohibited when entering the venue. Examples of prohibited bags: back packs, purses, not clear fanny packs, not clear diaper bags.


Prohibited items

  • Aerosol cans
  • Alcohol
  • Animals (service dogs and service dogs in training permitted)
  • Artificial noisemakers
  • Balloons
  • Bat
  • Poles and sticks
  • Bottles and cans (metal, glass, hard plastic)
  • Coolers/ice chests
  • Bicycle helmets
  • Firearms
  • Fireworks
  • Flags on poles
  • Illegal drugs
  • Laser pointers
  • Marijuana and tobacco products (all forms)
  • Objects that can be used as projectiles (i.e. balls)
  • Outside food and beverages (exceptions will be made for those with medical requirements and/or special needs)
  • Scooters
  • Bicycles
  • Roller skates and skateboards
  • Tripods
  • Monopods and selfie sticks
  • Umbrellas
  • Weapons
  • Any object that might pose a risk to the guest or others.

    Frequently Asked Permitted Items

    • Baby Formula
    • Cameras and lenses (without their bags)
    • Strollers
    • Service animals
    • Water bottles (disposable and crushable)
    • Wheelchairs
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