Schedule of Events

Schedule is subject to change. Additional event details will be published here as they are finalized.

Friday, April 17

Deadline for seniors to apply to graduate.

Tuesday, May 5

Honors Convocation
11 a.m.
Shove Memorial Chapel

Colorado College honors outstanding students and faculty during its annual Honors Convocation. Honors Convocation includes departmental awards, all-college awards, and awards from the CC Student Government Association. Students awardees will be notified in advance that they have received an award and should attend Honors Convocation. All students are welcome to attend to support their classmates.

Wednesday, May 13

Champagne Showers and Senior BBQ
Noon
Worner Quad and JLK McHugh Commons

Thursday, May 14

Cap and Gown Pickup
9 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
CC Bookstore, Yalich Student Services Center

Friday, May 15

Cap and Gown Pickup
9 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
CC Bookstore: Yalich Student Services Center

Commencement Rehearsal (Mandatory)
11 a.m.
Ed Robson Arena

All graduates are required to attend the rehearsal to walk in Sunday's ceremony. Lineup will be the same as on Commencement morning. Graduates will practice lineup and stage direction, have a final chance to record their name pronunciation in NameCoach, and hear logistical reminders. 

Individual or Group Cap and Gown Photos
1-4 p.m.
Chapman Room, Ed Robson Arena

Phi Beta Kappa Induction Ceremony (by invitation only)
3 p.m.
Celeste Theatre, Cornerstone Arts Center

Saturday, May 16

Senior Class Photo
2-3 p.m.
Palmer Steps

A cap and gown are required to participate in the senior class photo. 

Senior Lineup for Baccalaureate

Following the senior class photo, graduates will line up in the Tutt Science Quad before processing into Shove Memorial Chapel for the Baccalaureate ceremony.

Baccalaureate Ceremony
3-4 p.m.
Shove Memorial Chapel

A baccalaureate is a centuries-old graduation tradition. This ceremony provides a quiet, intimate opportunity to reflect on the rite of passage of graduation, hear from a faculty member, and enjoy students' talents. Students and their invited guests (two per student) may attend in person, and an online livestream of the ceremony will be available. Cap and gown required for graduates.

Sunday, May 17

Graduates Assemble
7:15 a.m.
Tava Quad

Commencement Ceremony for the Class of 2026
8:30-11 a.m.
Ed Robson Arena

The ceremony will take place in CC's Ed Robson Arena, which opened its doors in 2021. A designated number of tickets (estimated five seated tickets and two standing room-only tickets per student) will be available for each graduate. More instructions for claiming these free tickets will be forthcoming, and tickets can be claimed through the Ticketmaster system at the beginning of May.

Reception
11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Tava Quad

Graduates, their families and friends, students, faculty, staff, and community members are invited to gather and celebrate the Class of 2026 outside on Tava Quad following the Commencement ceremony.

Information for Graduates

Information for International Students and Families

We know how meaningful it can be for families of international students to attend Commencement celebrations. Family members who wish to visit the U.S. may need to apply for a tourist visa at the U.S. embassy or consulate in their home country. Per U.S. Department of State Guidelines, International Student & Scholar Services (ISSS) does not provide documentation for tourist visa applications.

If you wish to provide your family with a formal letter of invitation, ISSS has a template available for use. Proof of your enrollment or graduation from Colorado College can be requested through the Office of the Registrar. Students are always welcome to contact the ISSS team at isss@coloradocollege.edu with additional questions.