There are two events for graduates to attend: the University-wide Commencement from 4:30-6 p.m. on Friday, May 16, 2025 at Canvas Stadium, and a recognition ceremony grouped by academic unit. Please make a note of these dates as you make your commencement plans
University-wide Commencement
The official commencement website has everything graduating students and their guests need to know about Spring 2025 commencement at Colorado State University. Below are details about the unique experience and traditions that graduates will have as part of our college’s recognition ceremony.
Friday, May 16
4:30-6 p.m.
Please visit the commencement website for full details including:
- Location and time of recognition ceremonies
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Undergraduate and Graduate Checklists
- A checklist for family and guests to prepare for commencement
- Important dates and deadlines
- RSVP link that graduates must complete to reserve tickets
- A link to order a cap and gown (Grad Pack), and more!
Commencement Feedback Form
The feedback you provide will help the university improve processes and the overall experience for everyone.
Important Ceremony Information
A parking pass will be required to park on campus on Friday, May 16.
Every graduate is guaranteed one parking pass for their own or guest use to an assigned parking lot on Friday, May 16. All other parking, including faculty, staff, and other visitors, will be limited.
Moby Arena Clear Bag Policy
To provide a safe environment for the public and significantly expedite fan entry into all of our athletics’ venues, Colorado State Athletics implemented a clear-bag policy that limits the size and type of bags that may be brought into Moby Arena events.
Doctoral Candidate Hooding Ceremony
Engineering Undergraduate and Master’s Recognition Ceremonies
Session 1:
8-10 a.m.
Doors Open: 7 a.m.
Chemical and Biological Engineering
Electrical and Computer Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
School of Biomedical Engineering
Graduate Line up instructions for 8 a.m.
- Students can check in at the Auxiliary Gym starting at 7:00 a.m., but should plan to arrive no later than 7:10 a.m.
- Graduating students Moby Entrance Map. Graduates should enter Moby from the southeast corner of the Auxiliary Gym at Moby Arena. The Auxiliary Gym is the attached building located south of Moby.
- Please bring only necessary items, as the University’s Clear Bag Policy will be strictly enforced in Moby, and all graduates will go through metal detectors when you arrive for check in at the Auxilary Gym. There will not be a place to store coats or bags
- You must have your regalia (cap, gown, and tassel) with you. If you are a master’s graduate, you should also have a hood.
- When you check in at your department table, you will be asked to review your name card which you will hand to the announcer as you cross the stage. This is your opportunity to check and correct the following:
- Degree listed
- Spelling of your name
- Latin distinction
- Contact information for GradImages to receive proofs of photographs taken of you as you receive your diploma cover (optional).
- Provide phonetic spelling of your name. Here is a phonetic pronunciation guide.
- We ask that all graduating students meet their family and friends outside of Moby following the ceremony, so that CSU is able to prepare the arena for the remaining ceremonies.
Session 2:
12-1:30 p.m.
Doors Open: 11 a.m.
Civil and Environmental Engineering
Atmospheric Science
Systems Engineering
Graduate Line up instructions for 12 p.m.
- Students can check in at the Auxiliary Gym starting at 11:00 a.m., but should plan to arrive no later than 11:10 a.m.
- Graduating students Moby Entrance Map. Graduates should enter Moby from the southeast corner of the Auxiliary Gym at Moby Arena. The Auxiliary Gym is the attached building located south of Moby.
- Please bring only necessary items, as the University’s Clear Bag Policy will be strictly enforced in Moby, and all graduates will go through metal detectors when you arrive for check in at the Auxilary Gym. There will not be a place to store coats or bags
- You must have your regalia (cap, gown, and tassel) with you. If you are a master’s graduate, you should also have a hood.
- When you check in at your department table, you will be asked to review your name card which you will hand to the announcer as you cross the stage. This is your opportunity to check and correct the following:
- Degree listed
- Spelling of your name
- Latin distinction
- Contact information for GradImages to receive proofs of photographs taken of you as you receive your diploma cover (optional).
- Provide phonetic spelling of your name. Here is a phonetic pronunciation guide.
- We ask that all graduating students meet their family and friends outside of Moby following the ceremony, so that CSU is able to prepare the arena for the remaining ceremonies.
