Commencement

Thank you to all graduates, families, and friends who joined us at the Fall 2025 Commencement ceremonies!

Ceremony Details

The Spring 2026 Commencement ceremonies will be held on Friday, May 15, 2026, at the Denver Coliseum (4600 N Humboldt St, Denver, CO 80216). 

Morning Ceremony | 9:30 a.m.

• College of Aerospace, Computing, Engineering, and Design
• College of Business
• College of Health and Human Sciences

Afternoon Ceremony | 2:30 p.m.

• College of Letters, Arts, and Sciences
• School of Education
• School of Hospitality

The morning ceremony will last approximately two and a half hours, and the afternoon ceremony will last approximately two hours. Graduates should arrive 1 hour 30 minutes prior to the start of their ceremony: 8 a.m. for the morning ceremony, and 1 p.m. for the afternoon ceremony. Both ceremonies will be hosted at the Denver Coliseum. The ceremony will consist of an address from President Davidson, speeches from a keynote and student speaker, and most importantly, your moment to walk across the stage.

The ceremony will be livestreamed to the Commencement homepage for guests who are unable to attend in person. Family and friends are not required to register in advance, and they are not required to have tickets. There is no limit on the number of guests each graduate can bring. Doors will open at 8 a.m. and 1 p.m., and seating is first-come, first served.