University-wide Commencement


Friday, May 16, 4:30-6 p.m.
Canvas Stadium, Colorado State University

University-wide Commencement is the event that brings all graduating students and their guests together to commemorate a milestone achievement. During the 90-minute University-wide Commencement the following will occur:

  • Graduate processional into Canvas Stadium.
  • Keynote address by a special guest speaker.
  • University President Amy Parsons will share remarks with CSU graduates and their guests.
  • Ceremonial conferral of degrees.
  • Graduate recessional out of Canvas Stadium.

Students and their guests will have photo opportunities and experiences around the stadium. Faculty and graduates will wear traditional graduation regalia.

Schedule

Canvas Stadium at Colorado State University2:30 p.m. — Doors open for ticketed guests; Graduates begin arriving for processional line up

3:30 p.m. — All graduates present for processional line up

4:30 p.m. — Ceremony begins

6 p.m. — Ceremony ends

Notice of Filming & Photography

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