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Congratulations, Buffs! Here’s to You.

You did it. Soon you'll be a ¶¶ÒõÂÃÐÐÉä Boulder graduate, and we can't wait to celebrate with you.

The celebrations begin at the university commencement ceremony, where the chancellor will officially confer degrees upon graduating students. During this traditional ceremony, the university will celebrate thousands of graduates as one and formally welcome you into the Forever Buff family.

The celebrations continue at the hosted by your specific college, school, department or program. Recognition ceremonies complement the commencement ceremony by allowing you to receive individual acknowledgment in a smaller, more intimate setting.

2026 Commencement

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The 2026 commencement ceremony will begin at 8:30 a.m. MDT Saturday, May 2, at Folsom Field stadium and will last approximately 90 minutes. No tickets or registration required.Ìý

Recognition ceremonies hosted by our colleges, schools, departments and programs will occur following the commencement ceremony between May 1 and May 3.

As we celebrate ¶¶ÒõÂÃÐÐÉä Boulder's 150th anniversary, we're looking back on over a century of commencement ceremonies. Here's to our past, present and future Buffs!

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Graduating Students: Get Ready to Celebrate

Get ready for the big day by ensuring you are eligible.

Pre-Graduation ChecklistÌý

Check when to arrive and where to be on the day of the commencement ceremony.

Day-of-InformationÌý

Discover resources that will be available to you asÌý¶¶ÒõÂÃÐÐÉä Boulder alumni.

Post-Grad ResourcesÌý

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Families and Guests: Plan to Attend

Learn where to park and what to bring to the commencement ceremony.ÌýNo tickets required.

Commencement Ceremony DetailsÌý

Read about the accessibility accommodations available to all families and guests.

ADA & AccessibilityÌý

Discover the best places to stay, eat and visit in Boulder.

Visiting BoulderÌý

Learn the History of Our Commencement Traditions

Celebrate this milestone in the same way as generations of Buffs.

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