As graduation approaches, the College of Business is here to help seniors finish the semester strong and prepare for this important milestone. This checklist outlines the key steps, deadlines, and details every graduating Roadrunner should complete before commencement.
From finalizing degree requirements and submitting your graduation application to ordering regalia and reviewing ceremony details, these reminders will help you stay organized and ready for a successful transition from student to graduate.
We are proud of your accomplishments and look forward to celebrating your success at MSU Denver’s commencement ceremony.
NOTE: Students meeting graduation requirements are not awarded automatically.
In order to be awarded a degree, you must apply for graduation (apply in the Student Hub during window listed below).
You must submit a separate graduation application for each credential you are seeking!
Degrees are awarded three times a year at the end of each semester in May, August, and December.
For more information regarding graduation application: Graduation – MSU Denver
MSU Denver Commencement:
Date: Friday, March 15
Time: 9:30am (CBUS is the morning ceremony)
Location: Denver Coliseum (4600 N Humboldt St. Denver, Co 80216)
Black, African & African American Graduation Celebration
Monday, April 27 | 6:00-8:00pm | Tivoli Turnhalle
Asian Pacific Islander Specialty Graduation Ceremony
Tuesday, April 28 | 11:00am-1:00pm | Tivoli 440s
Lavender Graduation Celebration
Thursday, April 30 | 4:00-6:00pm | Tivoli 320 (Baerresen Ballroom)
First-Generation Graduation Celebration
Tuesday, May 5 | 5:30-7:00pm | Tivoli Turnhalle
Veterans Graduation Celebration
Thursday, May 5 | 6:00-7:30pm | St. Cajetan’s
Latina/o/x Graduation Celebration
Wednesday, May 6 | 4:00-9:00pm | Auraria Event Center (Formally PE Building)
Native and Indigenous Graduation Celebration
Friday, May 8 | 5:30-7:00pm | Tivoli Turnhalle
2026 Dreamer Graduation Celebration
Tuesday, May 9 | 11:00am | Tivoli 440s
Spring 2026 MBA and MPAcc Hooding Ceremony
Thursday, May 14 | 5:30-7:30pm | SpringHill Suites Denver Downtown
Each eligible graduate should have received an email from [email protected], which will prompt you to RSVP.
The Deadline to RSVP is Wednesday, April 22.
Regalia is the cap and gown that each grad is required to wear during the Commencement ceremony. Regalia must be ordered through Herff Jones.
The Deadline to order regalia is Friday, April 17, 2026.
If you miss the deadlines listed above for ordering regalia, you can order regalia at Cap and Gown Pick-Up.
Cap and Gown is one of the most exciting events each semester, namely because it is the perfect opportunity for MSU Denver Grads to begin celebrating their graduation before Commencement.
Day 1: April 21 | 11:00am to 6:00pm | St. Cajetan’s
Day 2: April 22 | 8:00am to 3:00pm | St. Cajetan’s
Come join us for free food, raffles, prizes, cap decorating supplies and alumni resources! We can’t wait to celebrate your upcoming graduation and officially welcome you to the MSU Denver Alumni family. Guests are welcome!
The event will include:
Date: April 29
Time: 3:00-6:00pm
Location: Tivoli 440/540
Date: Friday, May 15
Time: 9:30am (CBUS is the morning ceremony)
Location: Denver Coliseum (4600 N Humboldt St. Denver Co. 80216)
Support comes from MSU Denver’s College of Business, offering flexible programs with real‑world projects and support. Committed to empowering graduates to lead, solve, and inspire.
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