CU College of Nursing Graduation
Summer 2024 Commencement and Convocation
Event Details
August 19th, 2024
Commencement: 9:00 a.m. at Boettcher Commons
Information for Graduates
Graduate Check-In
Check-In for the College of Nursing Convocation will begin at 7:45 a.m. A row of check-in desks will be located inside the entrance of Ed2 South near the bookstore. Please check in no later than 8:30 a.m. so we may begin the ceremony on time.
At check-in, you will receive a card with your name listed and a lineup number with instructions on the lineup on the back of the card. The lineup will occur outside the entrance of Ed 2 South. Look for signs with your degree to know where to line up. The lineup for the BSN and PHD is alphabetical, while MS/PGS students line up by specialty, then alpha).
Regalia
Pre-ordered regalia has either been shipped to graduates directly or will be available for pick-up on campus in Ed 2 South L28-2201 at the following times:
- August 15th, from 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
- August 16th, from 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
- Graduation Day: Starting at 7:30 am
If you have not yet ordered regalia for commencement, you may obtain it during cap & gown distribution. Please note that on-site orders will incur a $30 late fee.
Undergraduates are only required to return their gown. While graduate students must return their gown and hood. All students may keep their cap and tassel. Hoods and gowns must be returned to Herff Jones at the conclusion of your ceremony or by using the return label that was provided with home-shipped regalia.
Crossing the Stage
Information for BSN Graduates
When you are called forward you will be met on stage by Dr. Spencer who will pin you (pin attached to a ribbon that is placed around your neck) and a picture will be taken. You will then proceed to Dean Eli who will present your diploma cover and another photo will be taken.
The BSN marshal is JoAnn Crownover who will assist in lining up the BSN graduates.
Information for Doctoral Graduates
All doctoral grads should process into the Nursing Ceremony with your hoods draped over your LEFT arm. Your advisor will be on the stage with you and step onto the hooding box. Another faculty member will be on a second hooding box assisting. Once you a hooded a photo will be taken. Next, you will proceed to Dean Eli who will present you with your degree cover and another photo will be taken.
Information for all attendees
Severe Weather Plans
Generally, the weather is excellent in late August for our graduation festivities. However, perfect weather is not guaranteed. Our ceremony will be held outdoors rain or shine, and graduates and guests should be prepared. Ponchos will be provided to graduates if it is raining.
Ceremonies may be delayed for up to two hours to allow for the weather to pass or they may be shortened if weather is moving in. Please check your email and the commencement page regularly for updates if severe weather is in the forecast.
If severe weather is expected that is likely to threaten public safety, outdoor ceremonies will be canceled and moved to an indoor backup location: the Ed 2 South Auditorium. Please note that guest attendance at the College of Nursing ceremony will be limited indoors.
Parking
Parking is limited on campus and attendees are highly encouraged to consider carpooling, utilizing ridesharing services, or taking public transportation. The Georgetown, Julesburg, and the East Overflow lots are recommended for visitors attending the Nursing Commencement.