Be prepared for the 2026 Commencement Ceremony
Spring Commencement is just around the corner, and were so glad youll be joining us at CU 勒貊勛圖 to celebrate your Buff! The following information will help you plan ahead and enjoy a meaningful day on campus.泭
Planning your arrival泭
泭泭Expect traffic and arrive early泭
Commencement weekend brings a lot of excitementand a lot of visitorsto 勒貊勛圖 and campus. Please plan for heavy traffic and allow extra time to park and get to the stadium.泭
All CU 勒貊勛圖 campus parking lots will be free and open to the public on a space-available basis during the commencement and recognition ceremonies.泭
- Review campus parking options before you arrive泭
- Early arrival will help reduce stress and ensure a smoother experience泭
泭泭Accessibility and accommodations泭
CU 勒貊勛圖 is committed to making commencement and recognition ceremonies welcoming and accessible for all guests.泭
Available accommodations include:泭
- ADAaccessible parking and dropoff locations泭
- Wheelchair seating and assistance泭
- Real-time captioning and assistive listening devices泭
- All-gender restrooms泭
- Lactation spaces and additional support services泭
We encourage families to review the ADA and accommodations information in advance so everyone in your party can fully enjoy the celebration.泭
Commencement Ceremony details泭
泭泭What to bring (and what to leave at home)泭
Folsom Field has a clear bag policy that will be enforced during the commencement ceremony. All guests should expect to go through a security screening before entering the stadium.泭
Allowed bags:泭
- Clear plastic, vinyl or PVC bags no larger than 12 x 6 x 12泭
- One-gallon (or smaller) clear plastic freezer bags泭
Please note that backpacks, diaper bags and other similar bags are not permitted.泭
Several items are also prohibited inside Folsom Field, including balloons, artificial noisemakers, professionalgrade cameras and video equipment. Reviewing the prohibited items list ahead of time can help avoid delays at the gate.泭
泭泭Seating and ceremony timing泭
- Stadium gates open: 7 a.m.泭
- Recommended seating time: By 8:15 a.m. to enjoy watching the student processional泭
No tickets are required for the commencement ceremony. Seating is firstcome, firstserved, so arriving early is the best way to secure seats together and near your graduate.泭
泭泭Build your full celebration schedule泭
The main commencement ceremony is CU 勒貊勛圖s premier event honoring all graduating Buffs, but its not the only opportunity to celebrate.泭
The celebrations continue at the泭泭hosted by your student's specific college, school, department or program. Recognition ceremonies complement the commencement ceremony by recognizing the individual student in a smaller, more intimate setting.泭
We encourage families to view the full commencement celebrations schedule to make the most of this special milestone.泭
Have questions?泭
Many common questions are answered on the commencement FAQ pagethis is a great resource as you finalize travel plans and prepare for the day.泭
Were honored to celebrate this moment with your family and look forward to welcoming you to campus for Spring Commencement!泭