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, December 12
Time: 9:30am (CBUS is the morning ceremony)
Location: Colorado Convention Center (700 14th St. Denver, Co.)
Latina, Latino and Latinx Graduation Celebration
Wednesday, December 3 | 5:30pm | Tivoli Turnhalle
*Asian Pacific Islander Specialty Graduation Ceremony
Thursday, December 4 | 11am-1pm | Tivoli 440s
*Black Grad Bash
Thursday, December 4 | 11am-1pm | Tivoli 440s
*Native and Indigenous Specialty Graduation
Thursday, December 4 | 11am-1pm | Tivoli 440s
*Brother to Brother
Thursday, December 4 | 11am-1pm | Tivoli 440s
First-Generation Graduation
Tuesday, December 9 | 5:30-7pm | Tivoli Turnhalle
Fall 2025 Veterans Graduation Celebration
Thursday, December 11 | 6-7:30pm | St. Cajetan’s
*In Fall 2025, there will be a combined celebration, for those attending the API Celebration, the Black Grad Bash, the Native and Indigenous Specialty Graduation Celebration and the Brother to Brother Celebration. Details for the celebration are below.
Each eligible graduate should have received an email from [email protected], which will prompt you to RSVP.
The Deadline to RSVP is Tuesday, December 2nd.
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, November 14, 2025.
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: December 1 | 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. | St. Cajetan’s
Day 2: December 2 | 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. | 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: December 4
Time: 3pm-6pm
Location: Tivoli 640
Date: Friday, December 12
Time: 9:30am (CBUS is the morning ceremony)
Location: Colorado Convention Center (700 14th St. Denver, Co.)
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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