Schedule of Events

CU Anschutz Commencement includes one main, campuswide ceremony, followed immediately by individual ceremonies for each school/program. Graduates and guests are invited to attend the main ceremony and then proceed to their respective school ceremony for degree conferral and recognition.

On this page, you will find detailed information for each of these ceremonies, including timing and location, to help plan your day.

Spring 2026 Cu Anschutz Commencement Ceremony

Monday, May 18th, 2026, 8:30 a.m.
Education 2 Building Auditorium, CU Anschutz

Watch the Ceremony

Join us as we honor graduating students from our schools and programs across campus during this university wide commencement ceremony on Monday, May 18 at 8:30 a.m. MDT.

Graduates will receive words of congratulations from CU President Saliman and CU Anschutz Chancellor Don Elliman, applaud award recipients, and have their degrees officially conferred. All graduates are expected to attend the university commencement ceremony before their respective program convocations.

CU Anschutz Commencement Ceremony is a non-ticketed event and seating is first come, first served. Graduates and guests should be seated by 8:15 a.m. as the faculty processional will begin at 8:30 a.m.