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As graduation approaches, the College of Business is here to help seniors finish the semester strong and prepare for this important milestone. This checklist outlines the key steps, deadlines, and details every graduating Roadrunner should complete before commencement.

From finalizing degree requirements and submitting your graduation application to ordering regalia and reviewing ceremony details, these reminders will help you stay organized and ready for a successful transition from student to graduate.

We are proud of your accomplishments and look forward to celebrating your success at 海角社区鈥檚 commencement ceremony.

1. All Students Need to Apply to Graduate!

NOTE: Students meeting graduation requirements are not awarded automatically. In order to be awarded a degree, you must apply for graduation.

Applications are available through the last day of the Spring semester.

You must submit a separate graduation application for each credential you are seeking!

Degrees are awarded three times a year at the end of each semester in May, August, and December.

For more information regarding graduation application: Graduation – 海角社区

2. Save the Date for 海角社区 Commencement

海角社区 Commencement:
Date: Friday, March 15
Time: 9:30am (CBUS is the morning ceremony)
Location: Denver Coliseum (4600 N Humboldt St. Denver, Co 80216)

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3. Save the Date for Specialty Graduation Ceremonies

Black, African & African American Graduation Celebration
Monday, April 27 | 6:00-8:00pm | Tivoli Turnhalle

Asian Pacific Islander Specialty Graduation Ceremony
Tuesday, April 28 | 11:00am-1:00pm | Tivoli 440s

Lavender Graduation Celebration
Thursday, April 30 | 4:00-6:00pm | Tivoli 320 (Baerresen Ballroom)

First-Generation Graduation Celebration
Tuesday, May 5 | 5:30-7:00pm | Tivoli Turnhalle

Latina/o/x Graduation Celebration
Wednesday, May 6 | 4:00-9:00pm | Auraria Event Center (Formally PE Building)

Native and Indigenous Graduation Celebration
Friday, May 8 | 5:30-7:00pm | Tivoli Turnhalle

2026 Dreamer Graduation Celebration
Tuesday, May 9 | 11:00am | TBD

Veterans Graduation Celebration
Monday, May 11 | 6:00-7:30pm | St. Cajetan’s

Spring 2026 MBA and MPAcc Hooding Ceremony
Thursday, May 14 | 5:30-7:30pm | SpringHill Suites Denver Downtown

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Graduating MSU Seniors smiling next to Rowdy as well as holding their diplomas with excitement

4. RSVP for Commencement

Each eligible graduate should have received an email from [email protected], which will prompt you to RSVP.

The Deadline to RSVP is Wednesday, April 22.

5. Purchase Regalia

Regalia is the cap and gown that each grad is required to wear during the Commencement ceremony. Regalia must be ordered through Herff Jones.

TheDeadline to order regalia is Friday, April 17, 2026.
If you miss the deadlines listed above for ordering regalia, you can order regalia at Cap and Gown Pick-Up.

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Afternoon Ceremony Graduates holding their diplomas with smiling faces

6. Cap and Gown Pick-Up

Cap and Gown is one of the most exciting events each semester, namely because it is the perfect opportunity for 海角社区 Grads to begin celebrating their graduation before Commencement.

Day 1: April 21 | 11:00am to 6:00pm | St. Cajetan’s
Day 2: April 22 | 8:00am to 3:00pm | St. Cajetan’s

7. Attend the Graduation and Cap Decorating Party

Come join us for free food, raffles, prizes, cap decorating supplies and alumni resources! We can鈥檛 wait to celebrate your upcoming graduation and officially welcome you to the 海角社区 Alumni family. Guests are welcome!

The event will include:

  • Dinner & Drinks
  • Cap Decorating Station
  • Trivia Contest
  • Alumni Resources
  • Photo Booth Fun
  • Gratitude Station

Date: April 29
Time: 3:00-6:00pm
Location: Tivoli 440/540

8. Graduate!!!

A student looking really excited and happy after receiving their MSW hood

Date: Friday, May 15
Time: 9:30am (CBUS is the morning ceremony)
Location: Denver Coliseum (4600 N Humboldt St. Denver Co. 80216)