All but one ceremony is held outdoors on campus in the spring. Generally, weather is excellent in late May for our graduation festivities. However, perfect weather is not guaranteed. Our ceremonies will be held outdoors rain or shine, and graduates and guests should be prepared.
Ceremonies may be delayed for up to two hours to allow for weather to pass or they may be shortened if weather is moving in. Please check your email and the commencement website regularly for updates if severe weather is in the forecast.
If severe weather is expected that is likely to threaten public safety, outdoor ceremonies will be cancelled and moved to indoor backup locations on campus. Seating is limited in the indoor venues. Additional information will be sent by the programs regarding guest limits.
University Commencement Ceremony - the outdoor ceremony will be cancelled and an indoor ceremony will be held in the Ed 2 South Auditorium for the platform party, honorees, faculty and diploma representatives only. All other graduates and guests may watch the livestream of the commencement ceremony.
Graduate School - the Graduate School convocation will take place as scheduled at 10:15am in the Ed 2 South Auditorium.
School of Medicine - Anschutz Health Sciences Building, Benson Atrium - 10:15am
School of Dental Medicine - Hyatt Regency Aurora-Denver Conference Center - 10:30am
CHA/PA - Hyatt Regency Aurora-Denver Conference Center - 1:00pm
Colorado School of Public Health - Ed 2 South Auditorium - 1:00pm
College or Nursing - Anschutz Health Sciences Building, Benson Atrium - 2:00pm
Skaggs School of Pharmacy - Ed 2 South Auditorium - 3:30pm