Commencement 2024

Save the Date! 

Sunday, May 19, 2024  

8:30 a.m.  

Location: Ed Robson Arena

Schedule of Events

Schedule subject to change. Additional event details will be shared here as they are finalized.

Friday, April 19

Deadline for senior applications to graduate

Location: Registrar’s Office, Armstrong Hall

Tuesday, May 7

11 a.m. Honors Convocation

Location: Shove Memorial Chapel

Colorado College honors outstanding students and faculty during its annual academics Honors Convocation. Honors Convocation includes department awards, all-college awards, and awards from the CC Student Government Association (CCSGA). Open to all. A live stream of the ceremony will also be available online.

Wednesday, May 15

12 p.m. Champagne Shower & Senior BBQ

Location: Worner Quad and JLK McHugh Commons

Thursday, May 16 – Friday, May 17

9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Cap and Gown Pickup

Location: CC Bookstore, Yalich Student Services Center

Friday, May 17

11 a.m. Commencement Rehearsal (mandatory)

Location: Ed Robson Arena

All graduates are required to attend rehearsal to walk in Sunday's ceremony. The lineup for rehearsal will be the same as at Commencement.

1-4 p.m. Individual and/or Group Cap and Gown Photos

Location:  Chapman Room, Ed Robson Arena

3 p.m. Phi Beta Kappa Induction Ceremony (by invitation only)

Location: Richard F. Celeste Theatre with reception to follow in main space, Cornerstone Arts Center

Saturday, May 18

2 p.m. – 3 p.m. Senior Class Photo

Location: Palmer Hall steps

A cap and gown are required for the photo. The lineup for baccalaureate senior will be in on the path in front of Palmer Hall immediately following the photo.

3 p.m. – 4 p.m. Baccalaureate Ceremony

Location: Shove Memorial Chapel

A baccalaureate is a centuries-old graduation tradition. This ceremony provides a quiet, intimate opportunity to reflect on the rite of passage of graduation, hear from a faculty member, and enjoy a variety of student talents (readings, music, etc.). Students and their invited guests may attend in-person (two guests per student). A live stream of the ceremony will also be available online. Cap and gown are required.

Sunday, May 19

7:15 a.m. Graduates Assemble

Location: Tava Quad

8:30 a.m. – 11 a.m. Class of 2024 Commencement Ceremony

Location: Ed Robson Arena

The Commencement ceremony will take place in CC's Ed Robson Arena. A designated number of tickets (est. five seated tickets and two standing room only tickets) will be available for each graduate. Details will be emailed to graduates on how to claim these free tickets through the Ticketmaster system beginning early-May. A live stream of the ceremony will also be available online.

11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Reception

Location: Tava Quad

Everyone is invited to gather and celebrate outside on Tava Quad following the Commencement ceremony.

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