Fall Commencement

For bachelor's degree candidates: call the Academic Advising at 719-255-3260 to set up an appointment for a Senior Audit

For master's and PhD/DNP graduate candidates: Contact your department staff or faculty representative. Check out Advising here. 

Yes. Registering for the ceremony confirms your participation. Watch for registration announcement email.

Attend the Graduation Fair: November 6th and 7th in the UCCS Bookstore, Wednesday 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and Thursday 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. 

If you can’t make the graduation fair, beginning November 8, regalia is available in the UCCS Bookstore or online at the UCCS Bookstore website up until commencement.

• Visit the Jostens table at the Graduation Fair: November 6th (10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.) and November 7th (8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.) in the UCCS Bookstore, or order directly by calling 719-255-3247
• Announcements are also available for purchase at the Copy Center. For more information, visit the Copy Center in University Center Room 108 or contact them at 719-255-3213 or copycenter@uccs.edu.

Yes, honor cords are ordered for graduates graduating with honorary distinction Summa Cum Laude, Magna Cum Laude, or Cum Laude, based on Fall GPAs. All individuals receiving Latin honors will receive an honor cord when they check in on the day of Commencement.

For bachelor's degree candidates: Latin Honors: Summa Cum Laude (old gold), Magna Cum Laude (silver), and Cum Laude (bronze). Other colors represent involvement in honor societies.

No, Latin honors are only awarded to bachelor’s graduate candidates.

Commencement for undergraduate and graduate students starts at 2:00 p.m. Graduates are asked to be at The Broadmoor World Arena by 1:15 pm.

Approximately 2 hours for the undergraduate & graduate ceremony.

FROM INTERSTATE HIGHWAY 25: 
Take Exit 138 (S. Circle Dr./Lake Ave.); West on Lake Ave. 2 blocks to Venetucci Blvd.; South on Venetucci Blvd. to the Broadmoor World Arena (formerly Colorado Springs World Arena)

ALTERNATE ROUTES: 
* From the North:  Take I-25 south to Exit 140B (Nevada Ave.); South on Nevada Ave. to either Cheyenne Mountain Blvd. or Cheyenne Meadows Rd. to Venetucci Blvd.; Follow to the Broadmoor World Arena (formerly Colorado Springs World Arena). 
* From the South: Take I-25 North to Exit 135 (Academy Blvd.); West on Academy Blvd. to B Street; North on B Street, then north on Venetucci Blvd. to the Broadmoor World Arena (formerly Colorado Springs World Arena)

No. Parking is free in the lots surrounding The Broadmoor World Arena. Event staff will direct you to the appropriate parking locations.

It depends on the item. We are required to follow the guidelines set forth by The Broadmoor World Arena. All bags and backpacks will be searched upon entry. No outside food or beverages will be allowed. 

If you have a stroller or infant carrier/car seat, it must be checked at the Penrose Club Entrance. There is not room in the seating area for these items. Please hold small children on your laps.

The following Items will not be permitted inside of The Broadmoor World Arena:

• Helium Balloons
• Beach Balls or Water Guns
• Silly String or Confetti
• Horns, Cow Bells, Sirens, or any other Noise Maker
• WEAPONS (including items that resemble weapons)
• Selfie Sticks
• Large Signs, Posters or Pictures that obstruct the view of those around you
• Recording Devices that will obstruct the view of those around you (i.e. Holding up an iPad/tablet, Tripods etc.)
• Remote controlled recording devices (i.e. Drones)

No. Early arrival guarantees the best seating.

No, but there is a limit to the number of seats that can be "saved," if you have plans of sending one person early. The Broadmoor World Arena only allows two seats to be saved by any one person. Ten minutes prior to the start of the ceremony, the open seats will become available for others. 

Yes. Accessible seating is available on the concourse level (row K)

*Handicapped parking spaces are available at the Broadmoor World Arena.

Yes. All spoken information during the ceremony will be captioned and made available to follow along in real-time from a personal, mobile device. To access this service and follow along during the ceremony, open the browser on your mobile device and enter the following website: uccs.io/cc.

Please keep in mind that data rates from your personal device may apply. Wi-Fi is not available at the Broadmoor World Arena.

Captioning Services provided by: Caption First

Yes, we provide sign language in Section 107.

Accessible seating is available for hearing impaired individuals, plus 1-2 guests.

For Undergraduates: Tassels should start on the right side of the mortarboard. At the end of the ceremony graduates will be asked to move it to the left.

For Masters and Ph.D.s: Tassels begin and remain on the left side of the mortarboard.

In the order listed in the program; see map on inside back cover. Graduates will cross the stage in a double line fashion.

Faculty are encouraged to mingle with graduates following the ceremony on the arena floor.

You can visit http://www.gradimages.com/universityofcoloradocoloradosprings. The following two pieces of information are required:

• Last Name of the graduate
• Graduate Year

For more information contact Grad Images customer service at 1-800-261-8576.

There is no rehearsal for the ceremony. Graduates will be lined up by degree upon arrival.

Ph.D.s and DNPs are hooded on stage individually. They will receive extra direction on site.

Limited caps and gowns are available for purchase at the Bookstore table the day of graduation at the Broadmoor World Arena between Gates A and B.

The University is unable to endorse individual hotels/motels; however, the Colorado Springs Visitors Guide website offers a listing of hotels in Colorado Springs.

Diplomas will be mailed by the end of March.

Contact Lisa Bartholme, in the Alumni Relations Office at 719-255-3187 or visit the Alumni Home Page for more information.