Faculty and Staff

Colorado Convention Center Information

• To enter, use either door off of 14th Street – look for the big blue bear and welcome signs to make sure you’re in the right spot!
• Follow Commencement signage through Lobby F, towards Lobby E (opposite of main concourse) to the check-in table.

Reference information that may be helpful in your interactions with our grads and their guests:

• ADA Check-In will be in Lobby A with direct elevator access to upstairs, to Hall A.
• Spanish translation devices, bookstore and other merchandise assistance will be located outside of Exhibit Hall A.

Transportation and Parking for Commencement

Although parking in and around downtown Denver and the Convention Center can be challenging, there are numerous options, and planning transportation and parking ahead of time is recommended.

We highly encourage using the drop off/pick up location outside of the Convention Center for, groups carpooling together, any individual(s) in wheelchairs, or those who may not be able to walk for periods of time.

Consider the following options for parking and transportation:

• A code for complimentary parking on the Auraria campus will be emailed directly to all marshals and volunteers. We recommend parking in the Maple and Nutmeg lots, but please note that they are expected to fill quickly. The Tivoli Parking Garage is also likely to fill quickly due to additional traffic on campus from The Denver Christkindlmarket.
• Public lots, garages and street parking downtown. Pricing varies. 
• Colorado Convention Center Garage (likely to fill quickly). The rate for 8 hours is $13.00.

Those who plan to park on the Auraria campus may choose to enjoy a 15-20 minute walk to the Convention Center, depending on the parking location on campus. Additionally, RTD’s ‘Holiday Train’ is now open, and those interested in this option may board at the ‘Colfax at Auraria Station’ and depart the train at the next stop, the ‘Theatre District/Convention Center’ station. More information and a map of the Holiday Train Route can be found here.

As you cheer them on, you can help point graduates in the right direction and help with all the little things that make Commencement possible. Because many of you have instructed, advised and mentored students on their journey to a degree, your participation is an integral part of the day.

A marshal role cheat sheet can be found here

If you have questions or concerns, please email the Commencement team via [email protected].

All marshals are required to rent regalia, unless you own your own. The deadline to order regalia was Friday, Oct. 10. 

If you have not ordered regalia yet and you do not have your own, you must get in contact with the commencement team by emailing us at [email protected] ASAP.

ORDER REGALIA HERE

• • Click the link provided above.
  • Enter “Metropolitan” in the search bar. “Metropolitan State University of Denver” will appear (you may need to scroll to see this option), then click it.
  • Follow the on-screen instructions to complete your order.

Regalia is free for all faculty and staff who ordered through the provided link and picked up their regalia on campus at Cap and Gown Pick-Up or on Commencement Day in the assembly area.

Cap and Gown Pick-Up at St. Cajetan’s
December 1, from 11 a.m.-6 p.m., and December 2, from 8 a.m.-3 p.m.

You can also choose the home ship option, where you will be required to pay two-way shipping. If you choose home ship, you can drop off your regalia after the ceremony at the Herff Jones table, or you can mail it back with the return label you receive with your shipment.