Dear CC Seniors,
The biggest annual celebration on the CC campus — Commencement — is coming up Sunday, May 28, 8:30 a.m., in Ed Robson Arena. That’s less than 50 days away!
We are proud to honor the many accomplishments of this class as well as the MAT graduates! We want to make sure you have the information you need to plan for this important occasion. You will receive periodic Commencement emails from now until May 28, so please keep a close eye on your inbox as well as the
Commencement 2023 website for updates.
Apply to Graduate
Don’t forget! Graduating seniors must submit their application to graduate by Friday, April 28 in order to walk in the ceremony this spring. If eligible, you will find the link to the application on your student menu in Banner SSB. It only takes a few minutes to opt in to the ceremony, provide height information for a gown, and confirm diploma name and mailing address. You will not be able to claim guest tickets until you complete this process.
Baccalaureate Speaker
Colorado College today announced that Richard Fernando Buxton, associate professor and chair of the Classics Department, has been selected as this year’s Baccalaureate speaker. Professor Buxton has been teaching at CC since 2014 —
click here for his bio.
Ticket Information
Each graduate will have access to five seated and two standing-room-only guest tickets at no cost. Students will be able to start claiming these free guest tickets through Ticketmaster at the beginning of May, with specific instructions to come. Tickets must be claimed by Friday, May 19. A livestream will be available for those who cannot attend in person.
Weekend Details
President L. Song Richardson is pleased to host a President’s Reception for all to enjoy on Tava Quad immediately following the ceremony. In addition to Commencement and the reception, graduation festivities also include:
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Honors Convocation, Tuesday, May 16, 11 a.m., Shove Memorial Chapel. This is CC’s opportunity to honor outstanding students and faculty. The annual program includes departmental awards, all-college awards, and awards from the CC Student Government Association. All members of the campus community are welcome to attend!
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Baccalaureate, Saturday, May 27, 3 p.m., Shove Memorial Chapel. This event is open to graduating seniors, with a limit of two guests per graduate. An online livestream of the ceremony will be available. Baccalaureate provides a quiet, intimate opportunity to reflect on the rite of passage of graduation, hear from a faculty member, and enjoy students’ talents.
Looking forward to celebrating with you!
CC Commencement Team
