Commencement

Official regalia is required of all graduates to participate in the College of Business (COB) Commencement Ceremony.  Students will order their regalia which is a purchase to be kept by graduate (cap, gown, and tassel for Undergraduates as well as hood for Graduate Students) in advance, online, at: https://alumni.colostate.edu/grad-packs/. 

Online ordering begins Wed, Feb 1, 2023. The deadline to order regalia is Tues, March 28, 2023.

Regalia will be picked up at the Smith Alumni Center (in Canvas Stadium) on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday May 10, 11, and 12 (8:00am –5:00pm), during Grad Fest. Photo ID required for pick up.  For more Grad Fest details, please visit: alumni.colostate.edu/gradfest.

Students who anticipate graduating with undergraduate academic distinction (summa cum laude, magna cum laude, or cum laude) and/or from the University Honors Program should place a regalia order as instructed above. Once the academic distinction and/or Honors distinction is confirmed by the Registrar’s Office, students will receive an email to present to the vendor when they pick up their regalia on May 10, 11, or 12; the vendor will then provide the appropriate color of gown.

Representatives from CB Grad Announcements (announcements) and Josten’s (class rings) will be on campus for Grad Fairs to take advanced, customized, orders in the Lory Student Center Flea Market (outside the University Bookstore). The Alumni Association Mobile App lists specific Grad Fair dates. Generic announcements (non-personalized announcements) may be purchased at the University Bookstore any time. Students creating their own invitations who want to include information on their degree, should follow these guidelines:

Undergraduate Students
The degree awarded is: Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a Concentration in ________________.

Graduate Students
Degrees awarded are the: Master of Business Administration; Master of Accountancy; Master of Computer Information Systems; or Master of Finance.

Students needing wheelchair seating should contact Meg Skeehan at (970) 491-3698 for more information. Wheelchair pads are available at the west end of Moby Arena for guests. Guests with limited mobility should sit in the first two rows of the concourse level. The University cannot provide wheelchairs.  

Check-in is located in the Moby Complex Intramural Gym. The student entrance is located on the southeast corner of the Moby complex – this is the only entrance graduates will be allowed to use. Students should arrive no later than 8:00am. Once inside the Intramural Gym, students will pick up their name card and line up with their fellow graduates by concentration/graduate program (signs are posted). All graduates will be individually recognized as they cross the stage using their name card received at check-in.

This is a public event which reflects upon students as individuals, their friends and family, and upon Colorado State University. Alcoholic beverages and inappropriate substances or objects are not allowed in Moby Arena. This ceremony is the capstone of the academic experience for graduates, family, and friends. Recognition of the rights of others to enjoy the ceremony free from disruptive or otherwise inappropriate behavior is expected and appreciated.

Professional photos will be taken of each graduate with their diploma cover. Grad Trak will email photo proofs following the ceremony. Grad Trak can be reached at (800) 628-4509. Guests are not allowed on the floor of Moby Arena during or after the ceremony.

Graduates receive a diploma cover at commencement. Official diplomas will be mailed to the permanent address on file (in Ramweb) approximately eight weeks after commencement. For those unable to attend the ceremony, diploma covers will be available in 110 Rockwell Hall West or by calling (970) 491-4650.

As a new graduate, you have the opportunity to join the CSU Alumni Association at a reduced rate. Membership in the Alumni Association is not required to rent the cap and gown.

A reminder email with the career survey link will be sent to all graduating undergraduate and graduate students with a Spring 2023 anticipated graduation term. All graduating students are required to complete the career survey. Completing the survey prior to the day of commencement saves time.

In the event of inclement weather, please call (970) 491-SNOW (7669) for updates on the University’s operating status and news of any closures or cancellations.

Tickets are required for all guests over 2 years of age attending commencement. Every graduate will be allotted a certain number of tickets based upon the number of graduates who RSVP. Tickets are general admission only, we recommend guests arrive early for better seat selection. Doors open 1-hour prior to the ceremony beginning.

PDF tickets will be emailed to graduates who RSVPd on Frid, April 14 to their CSU email account from ramtix@colostate.edu. Tickets are not replaceable and are not printable, nor do they have monetary value, and are single use only. Graduates can transfer their tickets to the guests they wish to attend on a smartphone.

Moby Arena is on the northwest side of main campus. The Moby parking lot, off Shields and Plum Street, is open for students and guests. Parking is enforced in all other lots and parking is not allowed in specific permit spaces in front of the “Fum” McGraw Building, nor in loading zones. Additional information regarding parking can be obtained from CSU Parking Services at: parking.colostate.edu or by calling (970) 491-7041.

Students needing wheelchair seating should contact Meg Skeehan at (970) 491-3698 for more information. Wheelchair pads are available at the west end of Moby Arena for guests. Guests with limited mobility should sit in the first two rows of the concourse level. The University cannot provide wheelchairs.

Students needing sign language interpretation should contact Mike Jaramillo at (970) 491-4650 for more information. Guests needing sign language interpretation should sit on the south concourse in Section P.
 

Please see the Visit Fort Collins website for more information on guest accommodations and restaurant reservations while visiting Fort Collins.

Livestreaming webcasts of the college ceremonies will be available. You can view a webcast of the current commencement as well as archived commencements from the past at the CSU Commencement page.

• All graduates and guests are required to go through a metal detector when entering the Moby Complex.
• Moby Arena follows a strict clear bag policy. For a list of approved/prohibited items, please visit the following website: commencement.colostate.edu/#clearbag.

In the event of inclement weather, please call (970) 491-SNOW (7669) for updates on the University’s operating status and news of any closures or cancellations.