Students at ConvocationConvocation is the beginning of a Roadrunner’s journey. This kickoff event serves as a “bookend” to each student’s academic journey, with Convocation: Roadrunner Rally as the opening ceremony and Commencement as the final goal. The ceremony remarks will include a welcome from Metropolitan State University of Denver President Janine Davidson, Ph.D., and from keynote speaker Dudley Thurmond, author and motivational speaker. This is an opportunity for all students to come together for their first official University event. 

Convocation 

Aug. 17 

5-7 p.m. 

Jordan Student Success Building lawn

The Convocation committee invites departments, student organizations (including student government, fraternities and sororities) and external partners to host a table, share resources and welcome the newest cohort of Roadrunners and their families. 

Detailed instructions and supplemental event details will be emailed to points of contact one week before the event.

Note the following guidelines: 

  • Setup must be complete by 4:30 p.m. on Aug. 17 
  • Registration for the Convocation Resource Fair will close Aug. 1 at midnight. This will not be extended. 
  • There are a limited number of tables available. If registration closes before Aug. 1, no tables remain. 
  • There will not be a waitlist for this event. Space is limited on the JSSB lawn, and the committee has selected the number of tables based on venue size, accommodations and comfort. 
  • Questions regarding Convocation can be directed to [email protected].  
  • Visit the MSU Denver Convocation website for more information.