Celebrate Your Accomplishment
The College of Liberal Arts would like to congratulate you on your upcoming graduation from Colorado State University! We hope this commencement will be a meaningful, dignified ceremony that reflects the significance of your personal achievement and your family’s and friends’ pride in you.
The official commencement website has everything graduating students and their guests need to know about Spring 2025 commencement at Colorado State University. Below are details about the unique experience and traditions that graduates will have as part of our college's recognition ceremony.
There are two events for graduates to attend: the University-wide Commencement from 4:30-6 p.m. on Friday, May 16, 2025 at Canvas Stadium, and a recognition ceremony grouped by academic unit. Please make a note of these dates as you make your commencement plans.
University-wide Commencement
Friday, May 16, 2025
4:30-6 p.m., Canvas Stadium
Department Recognition Ceremonies
School of Music, Theatre, and Dance
Friday, May 16, 2025
Location: University Center for the Arts, Griffin Hall
Doors Open: 7:30 a.m.
Ceremony: 8:30-10 a.m.
History + International Studies + Languages, Literatures, and Cultures
Friday, May 16, 2025
Location: University Center for the Arts, Griffin Hall
Doors Open: 11 a.m.
Ceremony: 12-1:30 p.m.
Anthropology and Geography
Saturday, May 17, 2025
Location: Lory Student Center, Theatre
Doors Open: 7 a.m.
Ceremony: 8-9:30 a.m.
Economics
Saturday, May 17, 2025
Location: Lory Student Center, Theatre
Doors Open: 10:30 a.m.
Ceremony: 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
Interdisciplinary Liberal Arts + Sociology + Arts Management + Sport Management
Saturday, May 17, 2025
Location: Lory Student Center, Grand Ballroom
Doors Open: 2 p.m.
Ceremony: 3-4:30 p.m.
Journalism and Media Communication + Communication Studies
Saturday, May 17, 2025
Location: Lory Student Center, Grand Ballroom
Doors Open: 5:30 p.m.
Ceremony: 6:30-8 p.m.
English + Philosophy + Race, Gender, and Ethnic Studies
Sunday, May 18, 2025
Location: Canvas Stadium, Stadium Club
Doors Open: 7 a.m.
Ceremony: 8-9:30 a.m.
Art and Art History
Sunday, May 18, 2025
Location: Canvas Stadium, Stadium Club
Doors Open: 10:30 a.m.
Ceremony: 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
Political Science
Sunday, May 18, 2025
Location: Canvas Stadium, Stadium Club
Doors Open: 2 p.m.
Ceremony: 3-4:30 p.m.
Reminders & Commonly Asked Questions
Check RAMweb
Cap and Gown
Order your cap and gown by Feb. 28. Pickup is at Grad Fest, April 16-18.
RSVP
Students who wish to participate in the Spring 2025 University-wide Commencement and recognition ceremonies must RSVP here.