Fall 2022 Commencement Ceremony

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Grad Images Photography

You can order the professional photos taken at the ceremony by visiting www.gradimages.com 

The following two pieces of information are required:

  • Last Name of the graduate
  • Graduate Year

Grad Images customer service number is: 1-800-261-8576 for more information.

Following commencement, GradImages photographers circulated outside the commencement venue to capture additional candid photographs of our graduates with their loved ones. The GradImages staff wore black suits.

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News and Stories

Photo Feature: 2022 Fall Commencement Caps

Decorated UCCS commencement cap

Graduates from the Class of 2022 showed off creative and compelling mortarboards at UCCS’ fall 2022 Commencement ceremony.

UCCS celebrates Summer/Fall Class of 2022

Fall 2022 Ceremony

UCCS conferred 600 degrees to students from the Class of 2022 during the Summer/Fall 2022 Commencement ceremony, held at the Broadmoor World Arena.

Commencement Keynote: “You belong in any space you choose,” says Wheelan ’97

Susan Wheelan gives UCCS Commencement Keynote Speech

Susan Wheelan, Director of El Paso County Public Health, was named UCCS’s fall Distinguished Alumna Speaker in recognition of her many accomplishments. (More)

Commencement Feature: Bridget Roberts is investing in herself

Bridget Roberts

Bridget Roberts was living overseas and working with refugee populations, advocating for the importance of education, when she realized it was time to be an advocate for herself.   (More)

Seventeen Silver Graduates return for Fall 2022 Commencement ceremony

1997 UCCS Commencement ceremony

This year, UCCS recognized 17 Silver Graduates, each of whom graduated from UCCS in 1997. (More)

Commencement Feature: Dakotah Kreil says “Don’t hold yourself back”

Dakotah Kreil golfing

Like many at UCCS, Dakotah Kreil isn’t the traditional student. Although she is graduating this semester, Dakotah won’t be walking at commencement. Instead, she’s finishing out her Golf Management internship as Support Coordinator for the PGA of America Career Services Department in her home state of Arizona. (More)

Commencement Feature: Anna Duerst | A Dream Fulfilled

Anna Duerst portrait

Wellness, Resilience and Emotional Intelligence. Motivational Interviewing. Co-Occurring Disorders and Trauma-Informed Care. Process Addictions. To most people, these are intimidating concepts. For Anna Duerst, this is just a list of her favorite classes. (More)

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