“You have to act as if it were possible to radically transform the world. And you have to do it all the time.” – Angela Davis

Our seniors are in the home stretch! The Commencement ceremony for the Class of 2026 will be on Sunday, May 17, at 8:30 a.m., in Ed Robson Arena.

Key dates are listed below for your reference. For additional year-end details, watch your inbox and visit the Commencement 2026 webpage.

Honors Convocation
Tuesday, May 5, 11 a.m., Shove Memorial Chapel

Honors Convocation is our opportunity to honor outstanding students. 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, and a livestream of the ceremony will be available online. Classes will adjourn at 10:30 a.m. so all can attend.

Baccalaureate
Saturday, May 16, 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 Lori Driscoll ’94, Professor and Chair of Neuroscience & Psychology, and celebrate our incredible students. Students and their invited guests may attend in person (two guests per student).

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 Colorado College tradition. Messages submitted by Monday, May 11 will be displayed on the jumbotron in Ed Robson Arena during Commencement, as well as online. Visit the website for instructions and ideas for how to submit a message.

Faculty March Registration
Faculty must register in advance to march in Commencement 2026 events, including the Honors Convocation, Baccalaureate, and Commencement ceremonies. Please use this link to register to march. For questions, email events@coloradocollege.edu.

Volunteers Needed
Want to get involved and be a part of the Commencement excitement? Please consider volunteering. To learn more or sign up, please contact the College Events team at events@coloradocollege.edu or (719) 389-6935.

Ticket Information
A limited number of tickets will be available for staff and for faculty who are not participating in the processional. Details on how to reserve your spot are coming soon. Can’t attend in person? Commencement, Honors Convocation, and Baccalaureate will all be available via livestream.

Thank You!
Thank you for everything you do each day for our CC community, and for warmly welcoming the hundreds of friends and family members visiting campus for these special celebrations. 

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