Grad Fair is a one-stop shop offered to help seniors complete many pre-Commencement tasks, such as making sure they are on the list to graduate, taking care of any fines they may owe, ordering graduation announcements, buying dance tickets, and much more. Representatives from various departments will be at Grad Fair to help ensure students are ready to walk across the Commencement stage.
Wednesday, May 1
5 p.m.
Senior Soirée Fine Arts Center
Senior event with President Jill Tiefenthaler and Dean of Students Mike Edmonds.
Tuesday, May 7
11 a.m.
Honors Convocation Shove Memorial Chapel
Colorado College honors outstanding students and faculty during its annual academic Honors Convocation. Honors Convocation includes departmental awards, all-college awards, and awards from the CC Student Government Association. All students are welcome to attend.
Monday, May 13 - Saturday, May 18
8:30 a.m.- 5 p.m.
Commencement Ticket Pickup Worner Desk, Worner Campus Center
Note: Tickets are required. Graduates will receive up to eight guest tickets for Commencement. Tickets can be picked up beginning on May 13 at the Worner Desk.
Sign language interpreting (ASL) of Commencement will be provided. A live streaming with closed captioning can be viewed on personal electronic devices at www.coloradocollege.edu/live.
For questions regarding disability-related access or to request accommodations, please contact Brenda Soto, Director of College Events, as early as possible at (719) 389-6265 or bsoto@coloradocollege.edu.
8:30 a.m.- 5 p.m.
Baccalaureate Ticket Pickup Worner Desk, Worner Campus Center
Note: Due to limited seating, graduates will receive two guest tickets on a first-come, first-served basis beginning on May 13 at the Worner Desk. For any student who does not get tickets, your family will be redirected to watch the ceremony on a live feed in Kathryn Mohrman Theatre.
Sign language interpreting (ASL) will be provided. A live streaming of Baccalaureate with closed captioning can be viewed on personal electronic devices at www.coloradocollege.edu/live.
For questions regarding disability-related access or to request accommodations, please contactBrenda Soto, Director of College Events, as early as possible at (719) 389-6265 or bsoto@coloradocollege.edu.
Thursday, May 16
8 a.m.- 5 p.m.
Cap and Gown Pickup Bookstore, Worner Campus Center
Note: Colorado College provides all sizes of caps and gowns at no charge, unless items are not returned.
Friday, May 17
8 a.m.- 5 p.m.
Cap and Gown Pickup Bookstore, Worner Campus Center
Note:Colorado College provides all sizes of caps and gowns at no charge, unless items are notreturned.
11 a.m.
Commencement Rehearsal (Mandatory) Meet outside at the Tutt Science Center Quadrangle (north of Palmer Hall)
Noon-2 p.m.
Senior Class Gift Reception Benji's, Worner Campus Center
Noon-4 p.m.
Commencement Dance Ticket Pickup Worner Campus Center, outside Bookstore
2-6 p.m.
Formal Portraits (optional, no appointment necessary) Worner Campus Center, Lobby
3 p.m.
Phi Beta Kappa Induction Ceremony Celeste Theatre, Cornerstone Arts Center
Note:Invitation only. Reception immediately follows the ceremony.
8 p.m.-Midnight
Commencement Dance The Antlers 4 S. Cascade Ave.
Graduating students, families, and guests are invited for dessert and dancing to celebrate the Class of 2019. Shuttle service will be provided to the dance from campus continuously (8 p.m.–Midnight). Please wear cocktail attire. Cash bar. Formal family photos will be available to take from 8 p.m.– midnight.
Ticket Prices Graduating students – Free Children age 10 and under – Free (must have ticket) CC Faculty/Staff – Free Current CC Students - $16/per person ($20/person at the door) Adults/Guests – $16/person ($20/person at the door)
Saturday, May 18
10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Cap and Gown Pickup Bookstore, Worner Campus Center
Note:Colorado College provides all sizes of caps and gowns at no charge, unless items are not returned.
2 p.m.
Class of 2019 Photo Palmer Hall outside steps
Note:Please wear cap and gown.
3-4 p.m.
Baccalaureate Shove Memorial Chapel Ticket required for admission, students line up in the basement of Palmer. Note:Due to limited seating, graduates will receive two guest tickets on a first-come, first-served basis beginning on May 13 at the Worner Desk. For any student who does not get tickets, their family will be redirected to watch the ceremony on a live feed in Kathryn Mohrman Theatre.
Sign language interpreting (ASL) will be provided. A live streaming of Baccalaureate with closed captioning can be viewed on personal electronic devices at www.coloradocollege.edu/live.
For questions regarding disability-related access or to request accommodations, please contactBrenda Soto, Director of College Events, as early as possible at (719) 389-6265 or bsoto@coloradocollege.edu.
Department Receptions
Times and locations vary throughout the day. Departments will also notify students of times and locations.
Sunday, May 19
7 a.m.
Graduates Assemble
Meet outside at the Tutt Science Center Quadrangle (north of Palmer Hall). Please wear cap and gown.
Notes: Tickets are required. Graduates will receive up to eight guest tickets for Commencement. Tickets can be picked up beginning on May 13 at the Worner Desk.
Rain location is the Broadmoor World Arena. Complimentary coffee and water will be provided. Restrooms are located in Armstrong Hall and Shove Memorial Chapel.
Sign language interpreting (ASL) will be provided. A live streaming of Commencement with closed captioning can be viewed on personal electronic devices at www.coloradocollege.edu/live.
For questions regarding disability-related access or to request accommodations, please contact Brenda Soto, Director of College Events, as early as possible at (719) 389-6265 or bsoto@coloradocollege.edu.
11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
The President's Commencement Day Reception Cutler Quadrangle
(approximate time) Immediately follows the ceremony for all degree recipients, families, and guests.
11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Return gown and pick up diploma Worner Campus Center
Note: Following Commencement, a cap and gown return ticket and a CC ID are required to pick up your diploma before 1 p.m. When you return your gown you will receive a ticket from the Bookstore to pick up your diploma. After 1 p.m., return gowns to the bookstore and pick up diplomas at the Registrar's Office.
Lodging
The Antlers: Call 719-955-5600 or click hereto reserve a room in the Colorado College Commencement block.
