Commencement and Commissionings

Fall 2022 commencement ceremonies will take place Friday, December 16 and Saturday, December 17, 2022.

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Graduate celebrating on the steps of the Administration Building on CSU's campus
Graduates celebrating their graduation on the steps of the Administration Building on CSU's campus
2nd LT Ben Mastro, Former Colorado State University Army ROTC Cadet, Graduated 2016

Clear bag policy at Moby Arena

Moby Arena is a clear bag facility. We ask that all guests attending ceremonies at that location abide by the clear bag policy. Complimentary lockers will be available onsite at the north entrance.
clear bag policy

Mask Policy

Beginning Thursday, March 3, Colorado State University no longer requires masks to be worn in indoor areas on our Larimer County campuses. Wearing a mask will be a personal choice rather than a university requirement and we will respect everyone’s personal choice.

Ticketing

Tickets are not required for fall ceremonies at this time.

Ceremony Schedule

  • Doors will open one hour prior to each ceremony, and ceremonies will last approximately two hours.
  • Please note that metal detectors will be in use at Moby Arena and guests must adhere to the clear bag policy.
  • Live streaming webcast links are posted in the schedule below for family and friends who wish to join virtually.

Friday, December 16, 2022

9 a.m.: Graduate School, Moby Arena

10 a.m.: Army and Air Force ROTC Commissioning, Lory Student Center, Theater

10 a.m.: University Honors Recognition Ceremony, Lory Student Center, B&C Ballroom

1 p.m.: College of Business, Moby Arena

4 p.m.: College of Agricultural Sciences, Lory Student Center, Grand Ballroom

5 p.m.: College of Natural Sciences, Moby Arena 

Saturday, December 17, 2022

9 a.m.: College of Health and Human Sciences, Moby Arena 

10 a.m.: Walter Scott, Jr. College of Engineering, Lory Student Center, Grand Ballroom

1 p.m.: College of Liberal Arts, Moby Arena

2 p.m.: College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Lory Student Center, Grand Ballroom

5 p.m.: Warner College of Natural Resources, Moby Arena

Additional Information

If unable to walk during their graduation year, students and alumni are welcomed to walk in any future CSU commencement ceremony with their college. Please reach out to the college coordinators for arrangements. 

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What you have achieved is nothing short of remarkable. Your graduation from Colorado State University is an accomplishment that surpasses circumstances, and we want to welcome you into the alumni family! Membership not only gets you access to a numerous benefits, it also acknowledges that you are a part of a larger, global community that is here to support you in all of your next steps. Learn more here, and be sure to download the CSU Alumni app to stay up to date on all the latest news and opportunities.

You’re graduating! That’s a really big deal. We want to get your party started with a digital party pack filled with decorations, inspiration, photo props, recipes, virtual backgrounds and more.

Download and print the Digital Party Pack.

It’s time to celebrate! Share your Ram Grad celebrations on social media with CSU graduation Instagram Stories stickers (search for Colorado State University). Get in on the social media celebration with fellow Ram Grads by tagging your posts and favorite memories from your time at CSU with #RamGrad and #CSUClassOf2022. Be sure to follow CSU on Instagram, TikTok, Twitter and Facebook.

Virtual Alma Mater