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Commencement celebrations are just a month away!
Class of 2022 Quote: As you enter positions of trust and power, dream a little before you think.” — Toni Morrison
It’s hard to believe, but our seniors are in their final few weeks at Colorado College! Commencement is set for Sunday, May 22, 2022, at 8:30 a.m., in Ed Robson Arena.
As we head into the final block of the academic year, and the flurry of year-end activity that comes with it, here is the need-to-know Commencement information for the campus community:
Honors Convocation: May 10
Save the Date for Honors Convocation, Tuesday, May 10, at 11 a.m. in Celeste Theatre. This annual event celebrates outstanding students, faculty members, and staff, and includes the bestowing of departmental awards, all-college awards, and awards from the CC Student Government Association. All students, faculty and staff are welcome to attend on a first come, first served basis. This event will also be livestreamed at coloradocollege.edu/live.
Volunteers Needed
We’re in need of faculty, staff, and student volunteers to support Commencement events. Serving as a volunteer gets you access to Ed Robson Arena for the ceremony, even if you’re not a ticketed guest of a graduate (and for current students, volunteering allows you to stay on campus for a few more days) Email Nichole Sandoval at nsandoval@coloradocollege.edu for more information and specific opportunities.
Faculty Registration
Faculty members must register in advance to march in Commencement 2022 events, including Honors Convocation, Baccalaureate, and the Commencement ceremony. Click here to register.
Ticket Information
Seniors who have applied to graduate will receive an email with instructions for how to claim tickets for all Commencement weekend events through Ticketmaster beginning Monday, May 2, 2022. Tickets are not first-come, first-served, but they are required for guest entry to the following events:
- Commencement Ceremony, May 22, 8:30 a.m., Ed Robson Arena: Seven tickets per student (five seated, two standing room)
- Baccalaureate, May 21, 3 p.m., Ed Robson Arena: Seven tickets per student (five seated, two standing room)
- Class Celebration, May 20, 8 p.m., Antlers Hotel: One free ticket per graduate, plus unlimited guest tickets for family and friends available for purchase ($25/person). Free shuttles available to/from campus.
Livestream Information
For family, friends, and members of the campus community who are not attending Commencement or Baccalaureate in-person, both ceremonies — as well as Honors Convocation — will be livestreamed at coloradocollege.edu/commencement.
Parking, Accessibility, and Guest Services
- All Commencement attendees may park anywhere on campus (no fees or permits apply), except the first floor of the Ed Robson Arena parking garage on East Dale St., which is reserved as accessible parking.
- The first floor of the Ed Robson Arena parking garage is reserved as accessible parking for individuals with limited mobility.
- Sign language interpreters will be onstage and visible from the jumbotron in Ed Robson Arena. Guests may also view captions on their mobile devices by pulling up the livestream at coloradocollege.edu/commencement.
- American Medical Response will be located at Guest Services in the arena.
Additional Commencement weekend festivities include:
- President’s Reception: Immediately following the Commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 22, on Tava Quad
- Departmental Receptions: Please check the Commencement website for dates, times, and locations of all department-specific receptions, which take place immediately following Baccalaureate on May 21. Invitations are sent from each department.
Baccalaureate Blessings
Students, faculty, and staff are invited to share their well wishes and words of celebration for graduates as part of this special Colorado College tradition. Together, these messages form a communal blessing, sharing both individual and collective love, blessing, and hope for the graduates as they journey forth from Colorado College. This year, Baccalaureate Blessings are once again happening digitally, and submitted messages will be displayed on the jumbotron in Ed Robson Arena during Baccalaureate on May 21, as well as online. Click here for instructions and ideas for how to submit a message. If you have questions about the program, please contact the Chaplain’s Office.
Final event details and reminders will be shared via email one week prior to Commencement. In the meantime, you can find the full weekend schedule and the most up-to-date information at coloradocollege.edu/commencement. We look forward to honoring our seniors and their accomplishments!
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