Commencement celebrations are only a month away!

Class of 2024 Quote: “In a time of destruction, create something.” -Maxine Hong Kingston

It’s hard to believe, but our seniors are in their final weeks at CC! Commencement is set for Sunday, May 19, at 8:30 a.m., in Ed Robson Arena.

Please take note of the dates below and keep a close eye on your inbox and the Commencement 2024 webpage for important year-end details for the campus community.

Call for Volunteers!

We’re in need of faculty and staff volunteers to support Commencement events. Want to get involved and be a part of the year-end excitement? Please consider signing up to volunteer! To learn more or sign up, contact Patty O’Halloran on the college events team at pohalloran@coloradocollege.edu or (719) 389-6935.

Additional end-of-year and Commencement festivities:

Honors Convocation 

Tuesday, May 7, 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. 

Sesquicentennial Ice Cream Social – To further honor CC’s commitment to our students for the past 150 years, the campus community is invited to a special sesquicentennial ice cream social on Tava Quad immediately following Honors Convocation (approx. 12:15 p.m.). This will also be an opportunity for students, faculty, and staff to bid farewell to our outgoing President, L. Song Richardson.  NOTE: If inclement weather is expected, this event will be moved to Armstrong Great Hall.

Rastall hours will be extended to 2:30 p.m. on Tuesday, May 7 to accommodate students and employees attending the all-campus events set for this day.

Baccalaureate 

Saturday, May 18, 3 p.m., Shove Memorial Chapel 

Baccalaureate is a centuries-old graduation tradition, providing an opportunity to reflect on this rite of passage, hear from a faculty member, and celebrate our talented students. Students and their invited guests may attend in person (two guests per student). Seniors who have applied to graduate will receive an email in the coming weeks with instructions for how to claim tickets through Ticketmaster. A livestream of the ceremony will also be available online. 

Baccalaureate Speaker

Rebecca Garcia, CC Professor of Mathematics, has been selected as this year’s Baccalaureate speaker. Each year, graduating seniors nominate a faculty member to deliver the Baccalaureate address. Professor Garcia’s nomination offered praise for her inclusive philosophy, honor of unique talents, and commitment to advocating for students.

Share Your Well Wishes through Baccalaureate Blessings

Students, faculty, and staff are invited to share their well wishes and words of celebration for graduates as part of this special CC tradition. Messages submitted by Monday, May 13 will be displayed on the jumbotron in Ed Robson Arena during Commencement on May 19, as well as online. Click here for instructions and ideas for how to submit a message. 

Departmental Receptions

Click here for dates, times, and locations of all academic department-specific receptions, most of which take place after Baccalaureate on May 18. Invitations are sent directly from each department.

Post-Commencement President’s Reception

Immediately following the Commencement ceremony on Sunday, May 19, President L. Song Richardson will host a reception for all to enjoy on Tava Quad until approx. 12:30 p.m.

Announcing This Year’s Honorary Degree Recipient

CC is pleased to share that we will be presenting Jim Rosenthal ’70 with an Honorary Degree during Commencement. Honorary Degrees are awarded to individuals who have rendered distinguished service to society or made extraordinary achievements in their own profession. Learn more about Rosenthal and why he’s being honored.

Faculty March Registration

Faculty members must register in advance to march in the Commencement 2024 events, including Honors Convocation, Baccalaureate, and Commencement ceremonies. Please use this link to register to march. For questions, reach out to Sarah Nurmi, Assistant Director of College Events at snurmi@coloradocollege.edu.

Ticket Information

A limited number of standing-room-only tickets will be available for faculty who are not marching and staff after May 16. Stay tuned for more information on how to claim a ticket.

Livestreaming will also be available for Commencement, Honors Convocation, and Baccalaureate events.

Important Parking, Accessibility, and Venue Details

Parking – Commencement attendees may park anywhere on campus (no fees or permits apply), except the third floor of the Ed Robson Arena parking garage on East Dale Street. The third level of the Ed Robson Arena parking garage is reserved for guests with limited mobility who require parking close to the venue. Accessible parking is available on all levels of the Ed Robson Arena parking garage and in other parking lots on campus as well.

Accessibility – CC welcomes individuals with disabilities. Please see the Commencement webpage for information on accessible parking and accommodations available within Ed Robson Arena.

CLEAR BAG POLICY – Ed Robson Arena has a clear bag policy, which will be enforced during Commencement weekend. Only clear bags and small clutch-sized purses will be allowed at entry. For more details on this policy, click here. Clear bags can be purchased at the Tiger Store just south of the main arena entrance.

Additional information on parking, accessibility, venue policies, and FAQs can be found on the Commencement page of the website.

Final details and reminders will be shared via email one week prior to Commencement. In the meantime, the full schedule and the most up-to-date information can be found at www.coloradocollege.edu/commencement

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