Spring Recognition Ceremonies
Spring recognition ceremonies hosted by our colleges, schools, departments and programsÌýare listed below alphabetically by the unit name.ÌýEach listing contains basic information (date, time and location) to assist with travel and schedule planning during commencement.Ìý Additional details including specific timing, reception details, and unit webpage links will be added as received by the hosting unit.ÌýÌý
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Aerospace Engineering Sciences
- Thursday, May 8, 2025 from 7 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Doors open for seating at 6Ìýp.m.ÌýCeremony begins at 7Ìýp.m. Reception and Awards Ceremony to follow Commencement Ceremony in the Aerospace Engineering Sciences building lobby. - Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØEvents Center (EVNT)
- Contact: Aerospace Events
Anthropology
- Thursday, May 8, 2025 from 4 p.m. - 7Ìýp.m.
- Norlin West Lawn
Reception to follow ceremony in same location.Ìý - Contact: Renee Kuban
Applied Mathematics
- Thursday, May 8, 2025 from noon - 3 p.m.
- Cristol Chemistry Building - Room 140
Reception to follow ceremony at the University Memorial Center Arcade/Dalton Trumbo Fountain Court outdoor area. - Contact: Gabriella Kirkley
Art &ÌýArt History
- Friday, May 9, 2025 fromÌý10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
- Visual Arts Complex (VAC) Plaza
Reception to preceed ceremony in same location. - Contact: Jean Goldstein
Arts & Sciences Honors Convocation
- Thursday, May 8, 2025 from 4 p.m. - 6Ìýp.m.
Doors open for seating at 3Ìýp.m.ÌýCeremony begins at 4 p.m.ÌýReception to follow from 5:30 p.m. - 7 p.m. on Sewell Field. - Macky Auditorium (MCKY)
- Contact: Kimberly Quiñonez
Asian Languages &ÌýCivilizations
- Thursday, May 8, 2025 from noon - 2Ìýp.m.
- Eaton Humanities (HUMN) -ÌýRoom 1B50
Reception to follow ceremony in Humanities 170 Living Room. - Contact: Asuka Morley
Asian Studies, Center for
- Friday, May 9, 2025 from 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.
- Center for Academic Success & Engagement (CASE) - Room E422
Reception to follow ceremony in the CASE Chancellor's Hall. - Contact: Liza Williams
Astrophysical & Planetary Sciences
Please contact the Astrophysical and Planetary Sciences department to determine which ceremony to attend.
Ceremony One
- Thursday, May 8, 2025 from 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.
- Fiske Planetarium & Science Center (FISK)
Reception to follow ceremony in same location. - Contact: Brittney Washington
Ceremony Two
- Friday, May 9, 2025 from 1 p.m. - 4Ìýp.m.
- Fiske Planetarium & Science Center (FISK)
Reception to follow ceremony in same location. - Contact: Brittney Washington
ATLAS Institute / Creative Technology & Design (CTD) Programs (Graduate Ceremony)
- Thursday, May 8, 2025Ìýfrom 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
- Visual Arts Complex (VAC) Plaza
Reception to precede ceremony between 1 p.m. - 2 p.m.Ìýin the Roser ATLAS Center Lobby. - Contact: ATLAS Administration
ATLAS Institute / Creative Technology & Design (CTD) Programs (Undergraduate Ceremony)
- Thursday, May 8, 2025 from noon - 1 p.m.
- Visual Arts Complex (VAC) Plaza
Reception to follow ceremony between 1 p.m. - 2 p.m.Ìýin the Visual Arts Complex (VAC) Plaza. - Contact: ATLAS Administration
Atmospheric &ÌýOceanic Sciences (ATOC)
- Thursday, May 8, 2025 from noon - 3 p.m.
- Sustainability, Energy and Environment Community Building (SEEC) - C120 Auditorium
Reception to follow ceremony in SEEC Lobby. - Contact: Sharon Yearsley
Biochemistry
- Friday, May 9, 2025 from 9 a.m. - noon
- J.S. Caruthers Biotechnology Building (BIOT) - West Lawn
Reception to follow ceremony in same location. - Contact: Kristen Roy or Ryan Rich
Biomedical Engineering Program
- Thursday, May 8, 2025 from 4 p.m. - 7 p.m.
- University Memorial Center - Glenn Miller Ballroom
Reception to follow ceremony in UMC South Terrace Tent. - Contact: Jacqueline Thomas
Business, Leeds School ofÌý(Graduate Ceremony)
- Saturday, May 10, 2025 from 9 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Doors open for seating at 8 a.m. Ceremony begins at 9 a.m. Reception to follow ceremony on Engebretson Quad. - Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØEvents Center (EVNT)
- Contact:ÌýEmail Leeds GraduationÌý
Business, Leeds School ofÌý(Undergraduate Ceremony)
Specific areas of emphasis will be assigned to each ceremony in the coming weeks.
Ceremony One
- Friday, May 9, 2025 from 4 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Doors open for seating at 3 p.m. Ceremony begins at 4 p.m. Reception to follow ceremony on Engebretson Quad. - Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØEvents Center (EVNT)
- Contact:ÌýEmail Leeds Graduation
Ceremony Two
- Friday, May 9, 2025 from 7:30Ìýp.m. - 9 p.m.
Doors open for seating at 6:30Ìýp.m. Ceremony begins at 7:30 p.m. Reception to precede ceremony on Engebretson Quad. - Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØEvents Center (EVNT)
- Contact:ÌýEmail Leeds Graduation
Chemical & Biological Engineering
- Thursday, May 8, 2025 from noon -Ìý3 p.m.
- J.S. Caruthers Biotechnology Building (BIOT) -ÌýWest Lawn
Reception to follow ceremony in same location. - Contact: James Trujillo
Chemistry
- Friday, May 9, 2025 from 1 p.m. -Ìý4 p.m.
- Cristol Chemistry Building (CHEM) -ÌýRoom 140
Reception to follow ceremonyÌýat the University Memorial Center Arcade/Dalton Trumbo Fountain Court outdoor area. - Contact: Jay BolanÌý
Cinema Studies & Moving Image Arts
- Friday, May 9, 2025 fromÌý1 p.m. -Ìý4 p.m.
- Visual Arts Complex (VAC) Plaza
Reception to follow ceremony in same location. - Contact: Shane Enzensperger
CivilÌý& Architectural Engineering
Environmental Engineering graduatesÌý(BS, MS, PhD) should attend the Environmental Engineering Program ceremony.
- Thursday, May 8, 2025 from noon -Ìý3 p.m.
- Engebretson Quad
Reception to follow ceremony in same location. - Contact: Andraa von Boeselager
Classics
- Thursday, May 8, 2025 from noon - 2Ìýp.m.
- Eaton Humanities (HUMN) -ÌýRoom 150
Reception to follow ceremony in same location. - Contact: Brian Gordon
Computer Science
- Saturday, May 10, 2025 from 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Doors open for seating at 1Ìýp.m.ÌýCeremony begins at 2Ìýp.m. Reception to follow ceremony on Engebretson Quad. - Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØEvents Center (ENVT)
- Contact: Nicole Morris
Creative Technology & Design ProgramÌý(see ATLAS Institute)
College of Media, Communication & Information (CMCI)Ìý(see Media, Communication & Information, College of)
Ecology & Evolutionary Biology (EBIO)
- Friday, May 9, 2025 from 1:30 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Doors open for seating at 1 p.m. Ceremony begins at 1:30 p.m. Reception to follow in same location. - Recreation Center (REC) - Upper Gym
- Contact: Stephanie Anguiano-Zarate
Economics
- Thursday, May 8, 2025 from 12:30 p.m. -Ìý2 p.m.
Doors open for seating at 11:30 a.m.ÌýCeremony begins at 12:30 p.m. Reception to follow ceremony on Sewall Lawn. - Macky Auditorium (MCKY)
- Contact: Kit Colombo
Education, School of
- Thursday, May 8, 2025 from 7:30 p.m. -Ìý10 p.m.
Doors open for seating at 7Ìýp.m.ÌýCeremony begins at 8Ìýp.m.ÌýReception to follow ceremony on Sewall Lawn. - Macky Auditorium (MCKY)
- Contact: Sara McDonald
Electrical, ComputerÌý&ÌýEnergy Engineering
- Thursday, May 8, 2025 from 4 p.m. - 6Ìýp.m.
- J.S. Caruthers Biotechnology Building (BIOT) - West Lawn
Reception to follow ceremony in same location. - Contact: Kim MacGregor
Engineering Management Program
- Thursday, May 8, 2025 from noon -Ìý3 p.m.
- Engineering Center Computer Science Wing (ECCS) -ÌýRoom 201
Reception to follow ceremony in lobby outside Room 201. - Contact: Mylee McQuillin
English
- Friday, May 9, 2025 from 9 a.m. -ÌýnoonÌý
- Muenzinger Psychology Building (MUEN) - Room E050
Reception to follow ceremony in Muenzinger Courtyard. - Contact: Bobby Balke
Environmental Design, Program in
- Thursday, May 8, 2025 from 5 p.m. -Ìý7 p.m.
Doors open for seating at 4 p.m. Ceremony begins at 5 p.m. Reception to follow ceremony in same location. - Recreation Center (REC) -ÌýUpper Gymnasium
- Contact: Caitlyn Porras
Environmental Engineering Program
- Friday, May 9, 2025 from 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.
- J.S. Caruthers Biotechnology Building (BIOT) -ÌýWest Lawn
Reception to follow ceremony in same location. - Contact: Joanne Uleau
Environmental Studies
Ceremony celebrates graduates from Environmental Studies and Masters of the Environment (MENV)
- Friday, May 9, 2025 from 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Doors open for seating at 1Ìýp.m.ÌýCeremony begins at 2Ìýp.m. Reception to follow ceremony on Sewall Field. - Macky Auditorium (MCKY)
- Contact: Bobbie Bryant
Ethnic Studies
- Friday, May 9, 2025 Ìýfrom 1 p.m. -Ìý4 p.m.
- Folsom Field (STAD) -ÌýByron R. White Stadium Club Level (South Side)
Reception to follow ceremony in same location. - Contact: Joanne Corson
Film Studies (see Cinema Studies &ÌýMoving Image Arts)
French & Italian
- Thursday, May 8, 2025 from noon -Ìý3 p.m.
- Eaton Humanities (HUMN) -ÌýRoom 250
Reception to follow ceremony in same location. - Contact: Tish Clendenen
Geography
- Thursday, May 8, 2025 from noon -Ìý3 p.m.
- Norlin West Lawn
Reception to follow ceremony in same location. - Contact: Karen WeingartenÌý|Ìý303-492-8311 orÌýGabriela Sales
Geological Sciences
- Thursday, May 8, 2025 from noon -Ìý3 p.m.
- Benson Lawn
Reception to follow ceremony in Benson Earth Sciences building. - Contact: Anne Marie Summers
Germanic &ÌýSlavic Languages &ÌýLiteratures
- Friday, May 9, 2025 from 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.
- Hale Sciences Building (HALE) - Room 270
Reception to follow ceremony on Norlin West Lawn. - Contact: Sara Bredengerd
History
- Friday, May 9, 2025 from 1 p.m. - 3:30Ìýp.m.
- Muenzinger Psychology Building (MUEN) - Room E050
Reception to follow ceremony in Muenzinger Courtyard. - Contact: Kellie Matthews
Humanities Program
- Friday, May 9, 2025 from 10:30Ìýa.m. -Ìýnoon
Reception from 10:30 a.m - 11 a.m., followed by ceremony from 11 a.m - noon. - University Memorial Center (UMC) -ÌýRoom 235
- Contact: Ellen Napodano
Integrated Design Engineering Program
- Thursday, May 8, 2025 from noon - 3 p.m.Ìý
- Kittredge Central (KCEN) -ÌýMultipurpose Room
Reception to follow ceremony in Kittredge Central Multipurpose Room Pre-function/Lobby area. - Contact: Beverly Grindstaff
IntegrativeÌýPhysiology
- Thursday, May 8, 2025 from 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Doors open for seating at 1Ìýp.m.ÌýCeremony begins at 2Ìýp.m.Ìý - Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØEvents Center (EVNT)
- Contact: Marsha Cook
International Affairs Program
- Thursday, May 8, 2025 from 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Doors open for seating at 12:30 p.m. Ceremony begins at 1 p.m.ÌýReception to follow ceremony on UMC South Terrace. - University Memorial Center (UMC) -ÌýGlenn Miller Ballroom
- Contact: Eileen Brown
Jewish Studies, Program in
- Thursday, May 8, 2025 from 4 p.m. - 7 p.m.
- Center for Academic Success & Engagement (CASE) - Auditorium
Reception to follow ceremony in the CASE Chancellor's Hall. - Contact: Maggie Rosenau
Law, School of
- Friday, May 9, 2025Ìýfrom 10Ìýa.m. - noon
Doors open for seating at 9Ìýa.m.ÌýCeremony begins at 10 a.m.ÌýReception to follow ceremony from 11:45 a.m. - 2 p.m. at Wolf Law Building. - Macky Auditorium (MCKY)
- Contact: Law Events
Linguistics
- Thursday, May 8, 2025 fromÌýnoon - 3 p.m.
- Muenzinger Psychology Building (MUEN) - Room E050
Reception to follow in the Muenzinger Courtyard. - Contact: Ethan McGinnis
Masters of the Environment (MENV) (see Environmental Studies)
Masters of Science in Data Science (MS-DS)
- Friday, May 9, 2025 from 5 p.m - 8 p.m.
- University Memorial Center (UMC) - Glenn Miller Ballroom
Reception to follow ceremony on UMC South Terrace. - Contact: Emily Musumecci
Masters of Science in Organizational Leadership (MSOL) Reception
MSOL will hold a reception only, no ceremony.Ìý Graduates are encouraged to attend the university commencement ceremony.ÌýÌý
- Thursday, May 8, 2025 from noon - 3 p.m.
- University Memorial Center (UMC) - Room 235
- Contact: Celleny Juarez
Materials Science & Engineering Program
- Friday, May 9, 2025 from 5Ìýp.m. - 8Ìýp.m.
- Sustainability, Energy and Environment Community (SEEC) Building - C120 Auditorium
Reception to follow ceremony in SEEC Lobby. - Contact: Danielle Dworak
Mathematics
- Thursday, May 8, 2025 from noon -Ìý3 p.m.
- Mathematics Building (MATH) -ÌýRoom 100
Reception to follow in Math Building and on Math Courtyard (weather permitting). - Contact: Autumn Franklin-Phillips
Mechanical Engineering
- Saturday, May 10, 2025 from 7 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Doors open for seating at 6Ìýp.m.ÌýCeremony begins at 7 p.m. Reception to preceed ceremony on Engebretson Quad. - ​Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØEvents Center (EVNT)
- Contact: Elizabeth Diener
Media, CommunicationÌý& Information,ÌýCollege of (CMCI)
- Friday, May 9, 2025 from 8 a.m. - 10 a.m.
Doors open for seating at 7Ìýa.m.ÌýCeremony begins at 8Ìýa.m. Reception to follow ceremony on Engebretson Quad. - Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØEvents Center (EVNT)
- Contact: Annie Hergenrader
Molecular, Cellular & Developmental Biology (MCDB)
- Thursday, May 8, 2025 from noon -Ìý3 p.m.
- Recreation Center (REC) -ÌýUpper Gymnasium
Reception to follow ceremony in same location. - Contact: Fan Yeung
Museum & Field Studies
- Friday, May 9, 2025 from 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.
- Henderson Museum - Paleontology Hall
Reception to follow ceremony in same location. - Contact: Traci McDonald
Music, College of
- Thursday, May 8, 2025 from 3:30 p.m. - 5Ìýp.m.
- Imig Music Building (MUS) -ÌýGrusin Music Hall
Reception to follow ceremony in Imig Music Building. - Contact: Lauren Petersen
Neuroscience (see Psychology & Neuroscience)
Philosophy
- Friday, May 9, 2025 from 1 p.m. -Ìý4 p.m.
- University Memorial Center (UMC) -ÌýGlenn Miller Ballroom
Reception to follow ceremony on UMC South Terrace. - Contact: Alexander Beard
Physics &ÌýEngineering Physics
- Friday, May 9, 2025 from 9:30 a.m. -Ìýnoon
- University Memorial Center (UMC) -ÌýGlenn Miller Ballroom
Reception to follow ceremony on UMC South Terrace. - Contact: Maria Martinez
Political Science
- Friday, May 9, 2025 from 6 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Doors open for seating at 5Ìýp.m.ÌýCeremony begins at 6 p.m. Reception to follow ceremony on Sewall Field. - Macky Auditorium (MCKY)
- Contact: Kaysie Larson
Psychology &ÌýNeuroscience
- Friday, May 9, 2025 from noon - 2 p.m.
Doors open for seating at 11Ìýa.m.ÌýCeremony begins at noon. Reception to follow ceremony on Engebretson Quad. - ​Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØEvents Center (EVNT)
- Contact: Dana Stauffer
Religious Studies
- Thursday, May 8, 2025 from noon - 3 p.m.
- Norlin Library (LIBR) - Center for British & Irish Studies Room
- Contact: Alex Hartburg
Sociology
- Friday, May 9, 2025 from 10Ìýa.m. -Ìýnoon
Doors open for seating at 9:30 a.m.ÌýCeremony begins at 10Ìýa.m. Reception to follow ceremony in same location. - Recreation Center (REC) -ÌýUpper Gymnasium
- Contact: Brigitte Sellinger
Spanish & Portuguese
- Thursday, May 8, 2025 from noon - 3 p.m.
- Hale Science Building - Room 270
Reception to follow ceremony on the McKenna Building Patio. - Contact: Shannon Markusen
Speech, LanguageÌý&ÌýHearing Sciences
- Thursday, May 8, 2025 from 4Ìýp.m. - 7Ìýp.m.
- Benson Lawn
Reception to follow ceremony in same location. - Contact: Abi Peters
Theatre & Dance
- Thursday, May 8, 2025 from 2:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
- University Theatre Building - Roe Green Theatre
Reception to follow inÌýRoe Green Theatre lobby. - Contact: Madysen Hunter
Women & Gender Studies
- Thursday, May 8, 2025 fromÌý12:30 p.m. - 1:30Ìýp.m.
- Center for Academic Success & Engagement (CASE) - Auditorium
Reception to follow on University Club lawn. - Contact: Kai Blake-Leibowitz
For event information such as parking, on-campus transportation and accessibility accommodations, please see our Families & GuestsÌýSection.Ìý
Affinity & Special Interest Ceremonies
The Alumni Association partners with campus groups, the Center for Inclusion and Social Change (CISC) and alumni clubs to host several graduation ceremoniesÌýto celebrate our students' accomplishments. The schedule for the below ceremonies will be available in early Spring 2025.
- Asian American & Pacific Islander (AAPI)
In partnership with Forever Buffs AAPI - Black Graduation
In partnership with Black Alumni Association and the Center for African and African American Studies (CAAAS) - Golden Buffalo Marching Band Graduation
In partnership with Forever Buffs Silver Buffs - Latinx Graduation
In partnership with Forever Buffs Latinx - Lavender Graduation
In partnership with the Pride Office andÌýthe LGBTQ Studies Program - Native Graduation
In partnership with the Center for Native American and Indigenous Studies (CNAIS) and Forever Buffs American Indian
The Division of Continuing Education hosts a reception to celebrate our Finish What You Started program participants that complete their degrees.
- Finish What You Started Graduation Reception
Thursday, May 8, 2025 from 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Continuing Education Center (CEDU) - Room 140
Contact: Finish What You Started Program
The International Student and Scholar Services office hosts a reception to celebrate our international students that graduate each semester.Ìý
- International Student Graduation Reception
Friday, May 9, 2025 from 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Tent on University Club Lawn
Contact: International Students and Scholar Services
ROTC Commissioning Ceremonies
ROTC units based at the Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØ host these events to celebrate the commissioning of their recent graduates.ÌýÌý
- Air Force ROTC Commissioning
Saturday, May 10, 2025 from 1 p.m. - 4 p.m
University Memorial Center (UMC) - Glenn Miller Ballroom
Reception to follow on UMC South Terrace.
Contact: Margaret Debus - Army ROTC Commissioning
Friday, May 9, 2025 Ìýfrom 10:00Ìýa.m. - noon
Hale Science Building – Room 270
Reception to follow on Norlin West Lawn.
Contact: Meggan Foster - Naval ROTC Commissioning
Friday, May 9, 2025 from 8:30Ìýa.m. - noon
Folsom Stadium (STAD) - Byron R. White Club Level (North Side)
Contact: Jenn Kaaoush