Cultural and Affinity Commencement Celebrations

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The Alumni Association partners with student and alumni groups and the Center for Inclusion and Social Change (CISC) to host graduation celebrations recognizing students' accomplishments in the CU º£½ÇÉçÇø community.

Celebrations are open to all CU º£½ÇÉçÇø students and their friends and families. Please note that graduating students and community members wishing to attend an event must register in advance. Graduates may register guests when completing their own registration.

Scroll below for information on individual celebrations.

Stoles, Cords and Academic DressÌý

In addition to the now-traditional caps and gowns worn at commencement, you may wear stoles*, cords and sashes to represent communities, clubs and organizations you are a part of at CU º£½ÇÉçÇø.ÌýRead the complete list of commencement regalia and contact the corresponding unit to learn more.
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*We’re currently out of AAPI graduation stoles. Join the waitlist to be notified if more become available. More details below.

Asian American & Pacific Islander (AAPI) Graduation

Save the Date: Friday, May 9, 2025
1—3 p.m.
Koenig Alumni Center

Hosted by the Alumni Association and the Center for Inclusion & Social Change (CISC)

*AAPI Stole Waitlist

We’re currently out of AAPI graduation stoles. Join the waitlist to be notified when more become available. If stoles arrive by May 8, we’ll email you with pickup info. Otherwise, we’ll contact you after commencement to arrange shipping.

Black Graduation

Save the Date: Saturday, May 10, 2025
1—4 p.m.
Koenig Alumni Center

Hosted by the Alumni Association, the Center for Inclusion & Social Change (CISC), and the Center for African and African American Studies (CAAAS)

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First-Generation Celebration

Save the date: Monday, April 21, 2025
3—6 p.m.
Koenig Alumni Center

In partnership with the Chancellor’s Office and the Office of First-Generation Programs and Enrichment

Email for more info

Golden Buffalo Marching Band Graduation

Save the Date: Saturday, May 10, 2025Ìý
5—7 p.m.Ìý
Koenig Alumni Center

Hosted by the Alumni Association

International Student Graduation Reception

Save the Date: Friday, May 9, 2025Ìý
1:30– 3:30 p.m.
University Club Lawn

Hosted by the International Student and Scholar Services office

Email for more info

Please write "Graduation Reception" in the subject line.

Latinx Graduation

Save the Date: Thursday, May 8, 2025
4—7 p.m.
Koenig Alumni Center

Hosted by the Alumni Association and the Center for Inclusion & Social Change (CISC)

Lavender Graduation

Save the Date: Friday, May 9, 2025
10 a.m.—12 p.m.
Koenig Alumni Center

Hosted by the Alumni Association, the Pride Office, and the LGBTQ Studies Program

Native Graduation

Save the Date: Friday, May 9, 2025
5—8 p.m.
Koenig Alumni Center

Hosted by the Alumni Association, the Center for Inclusion & Social Change (CISC), and the Center for Native American and Indigenous Studies (CNAIS)

Registration Closed

Please email cnais@colorado.edu for more information.

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