Events
Congratulations, new grads!
Get more information below on undergraduate and graduate ceremonies, University celebrations, event livestreams, and recaps of previous ceremonies.
Spring 2026
Commencement
There are two events for graduates to attend: the University-wide Commencement and a recognition ceremony grouped by academic unit. Please make a note of these dates as you make your commencement plans.
Campus parking will not be restricted on Friday and Saturday for commencement events, but road closures will be in place around Canvas Stadium for University-wide Commencement on Saturday, May 16.
Moby Arena and Canvas Stadium have security policies in place for all events, including Commencement ceremonies. This includes metal detectors, clear bag policies, and permitted items. Please review attendance details on the University Commencement site.
This includes disabilities, as defined by the ADA, and it also includes accessible efforts for people who are hypersensitive to sensory inputs, parents of small children, and many others who may request accommodations.
College recognition ceremony
To complement University-wide Commencement, colleges and academic units host smaller recognition ceremonies where student names are read, graduates cross the stage, and diploma covers are distributed.
Friday, May 15
8-9:30 a.m.
University-wide Commencement
The official commencement website has everything graduating students and their guests need to know about Spring 2026 commencement at Colorado State University.
- 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!
Spring 2026
Grad School Recognition Ceremony
Saturday, May 16
12:30 p.m.
Moby Arena
Master’s and doctoral students are invited to celebrate this milestone with a traditional ceremony alongside their peers.
Get information on regalia deadlines, Alumni Association celebrations, and more information on the Grad School website.
Questions about Commencement?
Contact Robyn Goldy, Commencement Coordinator for the Walter Scott, Jr. College of Engineering, at robyn.goldy@colostate.edu or 970-491-3240.