MBA Commencement Recognition Ceremony | CSU College of Business

Celebrate earning your MBA with your fellow graduates

May 15, 2025

Doors Open/Student Processional Lineup: 1 p.m.
Student Lineup Check-in at Intramural Gym
Ceremony: 2-3 p.m.

01:00 PM - 03:00 PM MST

Congratulations on earning your MBA! The College of Business invites you to commemorate your dedication and celebrate your degree with friends and loved ones in our Commencement Recognition Ceremony. This event is a complement to University-wide Commencement. Join us to cross the stage at Moby, receive your diploma cover and honor your incredible accomplishment!

Please note that graduating students will gather elsewhere for the processional. Students should check in at the Intramural Gym and procession begins about 10 minutes before the ceremony’s posted start time. Guests may enter up to one hour before the ceremony. Seating is first-come, first-served.

Recognition ceremony attendees are encouraged to review the Moby Arena clear bag policy.

University-wide Commencement Details

Parking Information

College of Business Commencement: MBA

Order of Ceremony

Watch the Ceremony Livestream

Processional — Queen City Brass Quintet

National Anthem — Queen City Brass Quintet

Welcome and Introductions — Dr. Troy Mumford

Recognition of Military Members, Introduction of Dean — Dr. Troy Mumford

Dean’s Remarks — Dean Beth Walker

Evening MBA Student Speaker Remarks — Abby Herold

Online MBA Student Speaker Remarks — Pilar Peters

Distribution of Diplomas — Dean Beth Walker and MBA Faculty

Closing Remarks and Alma Mater — Dr. Troy Mumford and Queen City Brass Quintet

Recessional — Queen City Brass Quintet

On the Platform

Dr. Beth Walker, Dean, College of Business
Dr. Patrice Palmer, Assistant Dean, College of Business
Dr. John McDonald, professor, Department of Management
Dr. Thomas Vance, professor, Department of Accounting
Dr. Christina Ritsema, Department of Accounting
Dr. Chris Becker, Department of Accounting
Dr. Lynn Shore, professor, Department of Management
Dr. Zac Rogers, professor, Department of Management
Pilar Peters, Online MBA Graduate Student Speaker
Abby Herold, Evening MBA Graduate Student Speaker
Catie Rohloff, Assistant Director of Academic Programs, College of Business
Kathryn Ernst, Program Director, Impact MBA, College of Business
Nicole Olsen, Director of Graduate Programs, College of Business

Announcers

Amy Kozlarek, Career Management Center
Keelin McGill, Impact MBA Program

JaCee Branch, ASL Interpreter
Jenny Miller, ASL Interpreter

Marshals

Matt Anton, Graduate Advisor, Online and MBA Programs
Jessie O’Neal, Graduate Advisor, Online and MBA Programs
Crisann Hanes, Graduate Advisor, Evening and Online MBA Programs
Holly Chavira, Graduate Advisor and Event Specialist, Grad Programs

Info For Graduates

Picking Up Your Regalia

Final regalia distribution will happen at the Senior Send-Off Celebration in the Iris & Michael Smith Alumni Center (Canvas Stadium). If you did not pre-order regalia, you can still order on-site. You must pick up your regalia by 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 14. Please note, parking without a commencement pass on Friday will not be permitted.
Photo ID is required for pickup.
No regalia will be available for pickup at the ceremony.

MBA Recognition Ceremony Details

Doors open at 1 p.m. and students should be checked in and lined up by 1:45 p.m.
You must be wearing your regalia.
Attendees are encouraged to review Moby Arena's clear bag policy.

MBA Celebration Reception

There will be an MBA Celebration event following the recognition ceremony from 3-5 p.m. in Ammons Hall.
This reception is open to all MBA gradutates and their guests. RSVP required—sign up here.

Additional Information and Reminders

Information on receiving your official diploma after graduation can be found on the FAQ page of the CSU commencement website.
Remember to update your address on RAMWeb if you are moving. This is where your diploma and certificates will be mailed.
Take a few minutes to complete the CSU graduation survey available in Handshake. We want to hear about your experience at CSU and your future plans.

As you confirm your post-grad school plans, it’s important that you keep us updated on your progress with securing your plans by completing this survey. The information you share is critical for the College of Business in maintaining accreditation, which impacts the value of your degree. Your post-graduation data also helps the College of Business recruit future generations of Biz Rams who make decisions about attending our graduate programs based on your success.

Location

Moby Arena