CU Anschutz Medical Campus holds annual Commencement ceremonies in May and December for all schools and programs. In May, Commencement is followed by the CU Nursing Convocation. Students completing their programs in August are invited to a College of Nursing-specific event that month.
Students who apply and meet all degree requirements by the end of their graduation term will be approved to participate in their assigned ceremony. Those who do not meet all requirements will not be approved to participate.
Official regalia is required for participation in these ceremonies. Additional details regarding regalia and the graduation application process will be posted on the Commencement website and emailed to students prior to the event.
In rare cases, students may request to participate in an off-cycle ceremony due to extenuating circumstances such as military duty or program interruption. These requests will be considered on a case-by-case basis, and the student must be in good academic and student standing. In addition, students who graduate in August and wish to participate in an official CU ceremony may request to participate in December as well. Approved students can RSVP, order regalia, and walk in the ceremony, but the graduation program will not list those who are not confirmed graduates for the term. Appeals to participate in an off-cycle ceremony can be submitted to Admissions and Student Affairs.