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Graduates: Final Reminders for Commencement

The time has come! This weekend, you will graduate and become alumni of CC.

The time has come! This weekend, you will graduate and become alumni of CC.

We’re just days away from CC’s biggest celebration of the year: Commencement 2022!


Dear Class of 2022 graduates,

The time has come! This weekend, you will graduate and become alumni of Colorado College. We are so proud of you, and we look forward to honoring your achievements throughout Commencement weekend.

Here are the final details and key reminders for Commencement 2022. Remember to share your experiences using #coloradocollege2022 on social media!

CC Class of 2022 Quote
“As you enter positions of trust and power, dream a little before you think.” — Toni Morrison
Commencement Weekend:
  • Class Celebration, Friday, May 20, 8-11 p.m., Antlers Hotel. Bring your family and friends to this fun event at the Antlers downtown! Celebrate with food, drinks, live music, a senior video and slideshow, and more. Graduates must claim their free ticket on CC Ticketmaster, and guests may purchase tickets for $25/person. Attire is cocktail/semi-formal.
  • Baccalaureate, Saturday, May 21, at 3 p.m., in Ed Robson Arena, kicks off Commencement weekend events with a chance to reflect and express gratitude. Dr. Neena Grover, professor of chemistry and biochemistry, will give the Baccalaureate address. 
  • Commencement, Sunday, May 22, 8:30 a.m., in Ed Robson Arena. This is the culmination of the academic year, in which we honor the graduates of the Class of 2022. Dr. Margaret A. Liu ’77 will deliver the Commencement address.
  • President’s Reception, Sunday, May 22, 11 a.m.-noon: Following the Commencement ceremony, please join President L. Song Richardson on Tava Quad for light refreshments.
Both Commencement and Baccalaureate are open only to graduates and their ticketed guests. A livestream will be available for both ceremonies at coloradocollege.edu/commencement.

Key Reminders

  • Transfer tickets to your guests: Please remember to claim your guest tickets for Commencement and Baccalaureate and transfer them to your guests via CC Ticketmaster (detailed transfer instructions available here and in the reminder email from Thursday, May 12). Your guests will not be able to access their tickets to enter Ed Robson Arena, and will not receive the venue-specific “Know Before You Go” email later this week, if you do not complete this step.
  • Mandatory Commencement Rehearsal: Friday, May 20, 10:45 a.m. All graduates are required to attend rehearsal in order to walk in Sunday’s ceremony. Meet on the north side of Ed Robson Arena at 10:45 a.m. Rehearsal begins promptly at 11. Please wear your regalia (cap and gown).
  • Senior Class Photo: Saturday, May 21, 2 p.m. Gather on the steps of Palmer Hall for a group photo with your classmates. Please wear your regalia (cap and gown).
  • Call time for graduates on Commencement morning is 7:15 a.m. Graduates assemble on the north side of Ed Robson Arena. Please be prompt and allow ample time for traffic and congestion.
  • Grad Images, Sunday, May 22, 1-4 p.m. Grad Images will be available in the Perkins Lounge in Worner Campus Center to take individual, professional photos of you in your cap and gown. Once images are processed, you will be able to review and select specific photos for purchase at GradImages.com.
  • Departmental Receptions: Click here for the full schedule of department-specific receptions, most of which take place Saturday afternoon after Baccalaureate. Students will also receive invitations directly from their academic departments. 

Parking and Road Closures
On Commencement morning, 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. Golf carts will also be available from parking areas across campus to transport guests to Ed Robson Arena.

Accessible parking is available on all levels of the Ed Robson Arena parking garage and in other parking lots on campus. Additionally, the first level of the parking garage is reserved for guests with disabilities who require parking close to the venue. 

Guests may enter Ed Robson Arena using the entrances on E. Cache La Poudre St. (main entrance) or N. Tejon St., or via the first floor of the arena parking garage. 

On Sunday, May 22, the following roads will be closed for Commencement activities:

  • E. Cache La Poudre St. from N. Nevada Ave. to N. Cascade Ave.
  • N. Tejon St. from E. Dale St. to E. Cache La Poudre St.
Free Pike Rides for Commencement Weekend
CC has partnered with PikeRide, a local nonprofit electric bike share program, to offer free ride codes for friends and family of graduating seniors.
 
There is a single code for graduation weekend, which is: CCGRAD22. 
 
The code can be used for two trips of up to 20 minutes per trip. If the trip runs over 20 minutes, the rider will be charged the standard rate of 15 cents/minute for the remainder of the trip. The code is active starting Friday, May 20, and will run through the weekend.

Remember, you can find all Commencement details including the full schedule, speaker bios, tickets, parking, and accessibility information at coloradocollege.edu/commencement. 

Congratulations, graduates!
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Need-to-Know Commencement Information

We’re just days away from CC’s biggest celebration of the year: Commencement 2022!


Here are the final details for Commencement weekend festivities. Remember to share your experiences using #ColoradoCollege2022 on social media!
Class of 2022 Quote
“As you enter positions of trust and power, dream a little before you think.” — Toni Morrison
Commencement Weekend:
  • Baccalaureate, Saturday, May 21, at 3 p.m., in Ed Robson Arena, kicks off Commencement weekend events with a chance to reflect and express gratitude. Neena Grover, professor of chemistry and biochemistry, will give the Baccalaureate address.
  • Commencement, Sunday, May 22, 8:30 a.m., in Ed Robson Arena. This is the culmination of the academic year, in which we honor the graduates of the Class of 2022. Margaret A. Liu ’77 will deliver the Commencement address.
Baccalaureate and Commencement are open only to graduates and their ticketed guests. A livestream will be available for both ceremonies at coloradocollege.edu/commencement.
Parking and Road Closures
On Commencement morning, guests and volunteers 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. Golf carts will be available from parking areas across campus to transport guests to Ed Robson Arena.
Accessible parking is available on all levels of the Ed Robson Arena parking garage and in other parking lots on campus. Additionally, the first level of the parking garage is reserved for guests with disabilities who require parking close to the venue.
Guests and volunteers may enter Ed Robson Arena using the entrances on E. Cache La Poudre St. (main entrance) or N. Tejon St., or via the first floor of the arena parking garage.
On Sunday, May 22, the following roads will be closed for Commencement activities:
  • Cache La Poudre St. from N. Nevada Ave. to N. Cascade Ave.
  • Tejon St. from E. Dale St. to E. Cache La Poudre St.
Following Commencement, the President’s Reception will be held on Tava Quad from 11 a.m.-noon, and the campus community is invited to attend. Expect traffic congestion in the area throughout the morning.
Calling All Volunteers
The Commencement team is still in need of staff volunteers for the Class Celebration on Friday evening, May 20. If you are willing and able to volunteer, please contact Nichole Sandoval at nsandoval@coloradocollege.edu. Thank you for lending your time so that Commencement festivities can be rewarding and memorable for our graduates!
Remember, you can find all Commencement details including the full schedule, speaker bios, tickets, parking, and accessibility information at coloradocollege.edu/commencement.
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Timely Warning: Burglary and Theft Near Campus

Campus Safety is issuing a timely warning regarding a burglary and theft from a motor vehicle.

These crimes occurred within the last week in off-campus houses. The area where these crimes occurred is adjacent to campus to the east and to the north. A black Nissan Armada with Colorado license plate ABG-D97 was seen at both locations. The plate is a red “fleet” license plate. The driver is described as a 20- to 30-year-old male with a thin build and very short or shaved hair. If you see this car or the driver, do not approach them, contact 911.
If you are a victim of any crime, please report it immediately. If you have any information regarding these recent crimes, please contact Campus Safety at (719) 389-6707; Colorado Springs Police Department non-emergency, (719) 444-7000; or make an anonymous report through Crime Stoppers at (719) 634-STOP, (719) 634-7867.
CC Campus Safety is working with colleagues at CSPD and will keep the community updated as additional information is available.
Please remember these safety tips:
  • Make sure all exterior doors and windows have working locks and that they are locked.
  • Keep your house, apartment, and vehicle locked at all times.
  • Use window chocks that limit how far a window can be opened.
  • Keep blinds and curtains closed.
  • Consider leaving on lights and radios to make a house appear occupied.
  • Carry a fully charged cellphone with emergency numbers.
  • Document serial numbers to your electronic devices to aid investigators if those items are stolen.
  • Be alert. Keep your head up, remove your earbuds, and be aware of surroundings.
  • Report suspicious activity, behaviors, and circumstances or vehicles immediately to Campus Safety.
Campus Safety is available to conduct a property safety assessment of your space at no cost. To schedule an assessment email campussafety@coloradocollege.edu or call Campus Safety.
Important numbers to know:
CSPD Emergency 911
CSPD Non-Emergency (719) 444-7000
Campus Safety Emergency (719) 389-6911
Campus Safety Non-Emergency (719) 389-6707
This information is being released in compliance with the federal Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act. Timely warnings are issued to provide information about a potentially dangerous situation at or near Colorado College and to provide our students and employees with the information necessary to make decisions or take appropriate actions to ensure their safety.
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