For Local Community Members
Spring 2025 commencement weekend will include 37 recognition ceremonies and University-wide Commencement at Canvas Stadium. Ceremonies are not open to the public to allow Ram graduates to celebrate with their guests and peers.
Plan your weekend around the crowds
Spring commencement brings an influx of visitors to Fort Collins and Northern Colorado. Review the full weekend schedule to avoid high-traffic times on and around main campus.
Traffic
The local community should expect increased traffic around main campus Thursday, May 15, through Sunday, May 18, 2025. Plan ahead as much as possible to avoid congestion. Roads that directly access campus are likely to have the most traffic: Laurel Street, College Avenue, Shields Street, and Prospect Road.
Community FAQs
Which roads will be impacted by closures or major traffic?
Portions of Lake, Pitkin and Meridian will be closed to through traffic Friday, May 16 – Saturday, May 17, 2025. Additional portions of campus may have limited access or congestion due to residence hall move-out.
What other activities will happen around commencement?
CSU graduation traditions will be posted here as details are finalized.
How can community members be part of the community celebration?
New CSU graduation traditions will be rolled out in May 2025 that will welcome community engagement and celebration.
University-wide Commencement tickets are reserved for graduating students’ guests.
Can community members attend the graduation ceremony?
Community members may attend with a ticket from a graduate or standby.
To honor our CSU graduates, University-wide Commencement is ticketed to ensure family, friends, and supporters of graduates will have seats. Students will have six (6) tickets available for their guests.
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