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    Commencement

    Commencement 2019

    2019 Schedule

    Wednesday, April 24 - Thursday, April 25

    Noon-2:30 p.m.   Grad Fair
    Gaylord Hall, Worner Campus Center

    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 - Friday, May 17

    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.

    Watch the live stream at www.coloradocollege.edu/live.

    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 not returned.
    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. 

    Watch the live stream at www.coloradocollege.edu/live.

    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.
    8:30 a.m.

    Commencement Exercises (open seating; no tickets required)
    Armstrong Quadrangle

    Note: Rain location is the Broadmoor World Arena. A sign language interpreter will be on stage. Complimentary coffee and water will be provided. Restrooms are located in Armstrong Hall and Shove Memorial Chapel.

    Watch the live stream at www.coloradocollege.edu/live.
    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

    On Campus Housing

    Details coming soon.

    Online Orders

    • Class Rings & Announcements (coming soon)
    • Commencement Dance Tickets (coming soon)
    • Commencement DVD (coming soon)
    • Diploma Frames (coming soon)
    • Grad Images (coming soon)

    Social Media

    Coming soon.

    Questions?

    Commencement
    Brenda Soto
    bsoto@coloradocollege.edu
    719-389-6265

    On-Campus Housing
    Rochelle Taylor
    rtaylor@coloradocollege.edu
    719-389-6619

    Commencement Dance
    Brittany Almeida
    balmeida@coloradocollege.edu
    719-389-6817