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 this milestone achievement. Students and their guests should also plan to attend their recognition ceremony for the full commencement experience.
Schedule & Program
2:30 p.m. — Doors open for ticketed guests; graduates arrive for processional line up.
View processional line up map.
4 p.m. — Graduate processional into Canvas Stadium.
4:30 p.m. — Ceremony.
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- ASCSU President Nick DeSalvo remarks.
- CSU President Amy Parsons remarks.
- Eugene Daniels, commencement keynote speaker.
- Honorary degree presentation.
- Presentation of graduates.
- Ceremonial conferral of degrees.
- Closing remarks and tassel turn.
- Graduate recessional out of Canvas Stadium.
6 p.m. — Ceremony ends.
Keynote Speaker, Eugene Daniels
Political journalist and CSU alumnus Eugene Daniels was named MSNBC’s senior Washington correspondent and co-host of “The Weekend” on March 3 after several years contributing to the network.
Prior to his work with MSNBC, Daniels was a White House correspondent for Politico and co-author of the influential morning newsletter “Politico Playbook.” He is also president of the White House Correspondents’ Association, which works to uphold the First Amendment and ensure robust news coverage of the president and presidency.
“Colorado State University is the place that I found myself, my voice and, more importantly, my career,” Daniels said. “The professors, students and advisers I met in my years there changed my life in more ways than I can count. I am so honored that President Parsons asked me to serve as commencement speaker.”
Notice of Filming & Photography
Please note that large, public University events are captured through photo and video. Review the full notice. Students and their guests will have photo opportunities and experiences around the stadium.
Security
The clear bag policy is in place for University-wide Commencement, and everyone is required to enter the stadium through metal detectors. Please plan accordingly and visit the security FAQ for further detail.