Upcoming Commencement

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We look forward to celebrating our Spring 2026 graduates during the Commencement Ceremony.

Date:

Friday, May 15, 2026

Time:

10:00am Morning Ceremony
College of Education and College of Letters, Arts, and Sciences

2:30 pm Afternoon Ceremony
College of Business, College of Public Service, College of Engineering, and Helen and Arthur E. Johnson Beth El College of Nursing and Health Sciences

Location:

 The Broadmoor World Arena

Ticketing Update

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We wanted to share a very important update with you. Starting with May 2026 Commencement, spring ceremonies will now be ticketed (December ceremonies will remain un-ticketed). Each graduate will receive up to 7 free guest tickets with the possibility to be waitlisted for additional tickets.

This change is necessary to ensure the safety of our graduates and guests while complying with the venue's capacity and fire code regulations. For family and friends that are unable to attend in person, there will be a livestream of the ceremony that can be found on the Commencement website.

Thank you for your patience and cooperation with this change. We appreciate your understanding as we make these adjustments. We look forward to celebrating with you and your guests. Keep an eye out for more information on the ticketing process in the spring semester.

Future Commencement Dates

Commencement

2026

Summer/Fall: Friday, December 18


2027

Spring: Friday, May 14
Summer/Fall: Friday, December 17


2028

Spring: Friday, May 12
Summer/Fall: Friday, December 15


2029

Spring: Friday, May 11
Summer/Fall: Friday, December 14

Additional Resources

Pre-Graduation Checklist

Get the Checklist

Graduation Celebration Hub

Celebrate UCCS Graduates

For Students Facing Hardships

If you are facing a hardship that makes walking in your intended commencement ceremony not possible, please reach out to commencement@uccs.edu for instructions on the walk out of term process.