Commencement

Undergraduate Students

May 15, 2020
7:30 pm
Moby Arena

Graduate Students

May 15, 2020
11:30 a.m.
Moby Arena

Commencement

The College of Natural Sciences Spring 2024 Commencement Ceremony will be held at 9:00 am on Saturday, May 11, 2024 at Moby Arena.

Your ceremony WILL be ticketed to ensure that every graduate has the opportunity to have family and friends be in attendance to witness these successes. Details and important dates for your ceremony and the ticketing process will be shared at graduating students’ CSU email addresses when available. 

Download the CSU Alumni app as a resource for more information:
CSU Alumni app

Please visit the Colorado State University general Commencement website for all information (including the Graduation FAQ page).

Masks on campus: Colorado State University currently does not require masks to be worn in indoor areas on our Larimer County campuses. Wearing a mask will be a personal choice rather than a university requirement and we will respect everyone’s personal choice. For additional COVID-19 protocols please visit https://covid.colostate.edu/.

Details

REQUIREMENTS TO GRADUATE
CHECK-IN AND LINE UP
CAP AND GOWN
CLEAR BAG POLICY
SEATING AND ACCESSIBILITY

Guest Entrance: Map

Accessibility:

Guests – General information about locations and parking can be found here.

Accessibility: Maps for Moby Arena and accessible seating once inside the arena can be found here.

For questions, please contact us at (970) 491-1300 or cns_info@mail.colostate.edu.

Students – Please contact us directly for accommodation requests at least one week prior to your Commencement Ceremony.

DIPLOMA COVERS
PHOTOGRAPHY
SLIDESHOW

If you would like your name, image and custom quote or message to display on the big screen at Moby Arena during Commencement, please fill out the following form by Friday, April 26, 2024.

Disclaimer: The slideshow is an opportunity for graduates to commemorate their CSU experience. Audience members and guests should not submit photos or messages. Content will not be shared unless submitted by the graduate themselves.

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GRADUATION ANNOUNCEMENTS
UNIVERSITY POLICY
FIRST DESTINATION SURVEY

If you are completing your degree in May 2024, please keep us updated on your next steps by completing the First Destination Survey.  You can complete the survey as many times as needed to confirm your plans. This data helps us better serve you and those who will follow you in the years ahead.

If you are completing your bachelor’s degree, you can respond to the survey at TBD.

If you are completing a graduate degree, you can respond to the survey at TBD.

The faculty and staff of the College of Natural Sciences and the Career Center are here to support you in your job search. The Career Center is open for drop-in hours Tuesdays through Fridays from 11am – 3pm. You can also schedule an appointment to meet with us in the following ways:

  • In person: Visit the Career Center on the first floor of the Lory Student Center
  • Online: HERE
  • Career Center chat function: HERE
  • Phone: 970-491-5707

Frequently asked questions

WHY AM I NOT RECEIVING EMAILS ABOUT COMMENCEMENT?

We communicate with students who have marked an “Intent to Graduate” in RamWeb via their CSU email address. If you have declared an intent to graduate but are not receiving emails from us, or are walking at an earlier or later ceremony than your graduation date, please email cns_info@colostate.edu or call at (970) 491-1300.

CAN I WALK IF I'M A DOUBLE MAJOR?
HOW LONG IS THE CEREMONY?
IS THERE A REHEARSAL?
WHAT ARE THE STUDENT ACCESSIBILITY ACCOMODATIONS?

Please contact the College directly at (970) 491-1300 or cns_info@mail.colostate.edu for accommodation requests at least two weeks prior to your Commencement Ceremony.

I'M A GRADUATE STUDENT, WHEN IS MY CEREMONY?

If you are receiving your graduate degree, visit this page for information regarding the graduate student Commencement Ceremony: https://graduateschool.colostate.edu/commencement/

Graduate students may walk during undergraduate commencement, but are strongly encouraged to participate in the ceremony hosted by the Graduate School.

WHAT DO I DO IF MY GRADUATION DATE IS IN THE SUMMER?

If your graduation term is in the summer, you’re automatically invited to attend the spring Commencement Ceremony. Please check your CSU email address to ensure you’re on our list of graduating students. If you have not received emails from us by mid-February, reach out to cns_info@colostate.edu.

WHAT IF I CAN'T WALK DURING MY GRADUATION TERM?

Your official diploma will be mailed to you by the Registrar’s Office upon completion of your degree requirements regardless of if or when you walk at a Commencement Ceremony. If you’d like to attend a ceremony that’s different from your graduation term, you are welcome to do so. Email cns_info@colostate.edu to update us on your plans.