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:

• 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!

University-wide Commencement Ceremony

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:

• Biochemistry and Molecular Biology + Chemistry
• Biology and Zoology
• Computer Science
• Data Science, Mathematics, Natural Sciences, and Statistics
• Physics
• Psychology