Commencement

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 of Natural Sciences recognition ceremony.

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.

Please visit the commencement website for full details including:

University-wide Commencement Ceremony

Friday, May 16, 4:30-6 p.m.
Canvas Stadium, Colorado State University

University-wide Commencement is the event that brings all graduating students and their guests together to commemorate a milestone achievement. During the 90-minute University-wide Commencement the following will occur:

  • Graduate processional into Canvas Stadium.
  • Keynote address by a special guest speaker.
  • University President Amy Parsons will share remarks with CSU graduates and their guests.
  • Ceremonial conferral of degrees.
  • Graduate recessional out of Canvas Stadium.

Students and their guests will have photo opportunities and experiences around the stadium. Faculty and graduates will wear traditional graduation regalia.

Master’s students are invited to attend the recognition ceremony with their academic unit, and doctoral candidates are invited to attend the Graduate School’s Doctoral Candidate Recognition and Hooding Ceremony. View a full, searchable schedule for commencement weekend.

Please note, all Friday recognition ceremonies will involve parking restrictions as students move out and before University-wide Commencement. Review parking details and public transit options.

Recognition Ceremonies

To complement University-wide Commencement, academic units host smaller recognition ceremonies where student names are read, graduates cross the stage, and diploma covers are distributed. Recognition ceremonies will be held in various campus locations between Thursday and Sunday during commencement weekend. Find ceremonies by college and academic unit below, and note that when doors open, graduates will also convene for line-up.

Master’s students are invited to attend the recognition ceremony with their academic unit, and doctoral candidates are invited to attend the Graduate School’s Doctoral Candidate Recognition and Hooding Ceremony. View a full, searchable schedule for commencement weekend.

Please note, all Friday recognition ceremonies will involve parking restrictions as students move out and before University-wide Commencement. Review parking details and public transit options.

More information about recognition ceremonies:

Chemistry + Biochemistry and Molecular Biology

Friday, May 16, 2025
Location: Canvas Stadium, Stadium Club
Doors Open: 7:30 a.m.
Ceremony: 8:30-10 a.m.

Physics

Friday, May 16, 2025
Location: Lory Student Center, Theatre
Doors Open: 11 a.m.
Ceremony: 12-1:30 p.m.

Psychology

Saturday, May 17, 2025
Location: Moby Arena
Doors Open: 7 a.m.
Ceremony: 8-9:30 a.m.

Review the Moby Arena clear bag policy.

Biology and Zoology

Saturday, May 17, 2025
Location: Moby Arena
Doors Open: 10:30 a.m.
Ceremony: 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.

Review the Moby Arena clear bag policy.

Computer Sciences

Saturday, May 17, 2025
Location: Moby Arena
Doors Open: 2 p.m.
Ceremony: 3-4:30 p.m.

Review the Moby Arena clear bag policy.

Data Science + Statistics + Mathematics + Natural Sciences

Saturday, May 17, 2025
Location: Canvas Stadium, Stadium Club
Doors Open: 5:30 p.m.
Ceremony: 6:30-8 p.m.