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The Spring 2026 Commencement ceremonies will be held on Friday, May 15, 2026, at the Denver Coliseum (4600 N Humboldt St, Denver, CO 80216) .Ìý

Morning Ceremony | 9:30 a.m.

• College of Aerospace, Computing, Engineering, and Design
• College of Business
• College of Health and Human Sciences

Afternoon Ceremony | 2:30 p.m.

• College of Letters, Arts, and Sciences
• School of Education
• School of Hospitality
• Individualized Degree Program

The morning ceremony will last approximately two and a half hours, and the afternoon ceremony will last approximately two hours.

The ceremony will be livestreamed to theÌýCommencement homepageÌýforÌýguests who are unable to attend in person.ÌýFamily and friends are not required to register in advance, and they are not required to have tickets. However, if you need accessible seating on the ground floor (for a wheelchair, for example) you must register in advance via your graduating student. ÌýThere is no limit on the number of guests each graduate can bring. Doors will open at 8 a.m. and 1 p.m., and seating is first-come, first served.

Driving and Parking

Save time and money by purchasing parking in advance.

• Prepaid parking: $12.50
• Drive-up parking:Ìý$15

Purchase parking:

Family, Guest, and Graduate Parking

Arkins Court Parking Lot
3899 Arkins Ct.
Denver, CO 80216

Accessible (ADA) Parking

There isÌýaccessibleÌý±è²¹°ù°ì¾±²Ô²µÌýlocatedÌýin two places at the Denver Coliseum,Ìýbut available on a first come, first servedÌýbasis.ÌýWe recommend dropping off those with limited mobility at the ADA door (Door 4) on the south side of the building.

Southwest ADA Parking
3899 Arkins Ct.
Denver, CO 80216

Northeast ADA Parking
This smaller lot fills quickly.

Public Transportation

• RTD BusÌý
  RTD Bus Route 48 stops directly outside the Denver Coliseum.
  
• RTD Light RailÌý
  Closest station: 48th & Brighton Station on the N Line
  

Parking preview:

After parking, head to the main entrance of the Coliseum and look for the giant Rowdy. Volunteers wearing red t-shirts or sweatshirts can help direct you. You will receive a flyer as you enter at the Main Entrance (Door 2), with the ceremony schedule and seating chart that will help you figure out what section to sit in to see your grad best.

SeatingÌýis first come, first served, so we recommend arriving early.

Accessible Seating and Wheelchair Access

If you need a wheelchair, please bring your own. The Coliseum does not provide wheelchairs for guests.

The entrance for reserved accessible seating and wheelchair access is located on the south side of the Coliseum at Door 4. AfterÌýcheck-in, those with pre-reserved ADA seating, which is coordinated with each graduate, will move to the ADA seating section on the floor of the arena.Ìý

The window for pre-reserving ADA seating has now passed and the Commencement team will not be able to accommodate additional requests. There are limited ADA accessible seating options around the arena that can be used without pre-reserving them, on a first-come first-served basis. Please ensure your guests with ADA needs arrive early to find these spots.

If you need assistance, please ask a volunteer wearing a red t-shirt or sweatshirt.

Prohibited items

For the safety of all guests, attendees and their belongings are subject to inspection before entering the venue. Please have bags open and ready for inspection upon arrival.

Guests who appear intoxicated may be denied entry. Denver Coliseum management reserves the right to make final decisions regarding prohibited items.

The following items are not permitted inside the venue:

• Outside food or beverages
• Glass bottles
• Weapons or objects that may be considered weapons, including: toy weapons, guns, knives, chains and studded jewelry
• Drugs or alcohol
• Laser pointers or noise makers
• Helium balloons
• Stickers or adhesive-backed decals
• Chewing gum
• Audio or video recording equipment
• Pets of any kind
• Qualified service animals are permitted
• Smoking of any kind, including e-cigarettes

Prescription Medication Policy

To help maintain a safe and comfortable environment, the Denver Coliseum has procedures in place for guests who need prescription medications during the event.

Bring only the amount of medication needed for the duration of the ceremony.
Prescription medication must be in the original prescription container with the patient’s name and dosage clearly listed.

Venue medical staff may verify that the medication matches the label and the guest’s identification. Guests carrying more medication than necessary may be asked to return excess medication to their vehicle.

If returning medication to a vehicle is not possible, excess medication may be stored with medical staff at the first aid room near the South Ramp entrance or disposed of according to venue policy.