Graduation Information

Are you ready to graduate? Apply now. 

You must apply to graduate for the semester in which you'll officially and successfully complete all requirements for the degree(s) and major(s) you're pursuing. Degrees are conferred at the end of the fall, spring, and summer semesters. For more information about how and when to apply, click on the button below. If you would like your name in the spring Mechanical Engineering graduation recognition ceremony program, you must apply for graduation by April 1st.

Apply for Graduation 

Once you have successfully applied, you will also need to get your cap and gown. Graduate students must order their regalia; Undergraduate regalia is available for purchase from the CU Book Store either in person or online.

Winter Graduation

Fall 2024 Engineering Graduation Ceremony

  • Date: Thursday, Dec 19th
  • Time: 10:00AM-12:00PM
  • Location: Macky Auditorium

Mechanical Engineering reception will be at the Mechanical Engineering community room immediately after the college ceremony.

  • Date: Thursday, Dec 19th
  • Time: 12:00PM-2:00PM
  • Location: Mechanical Engineering Community Room (ECME 139)

Parking: All campus parking lots except for Lot 380 by Macky Auditorium will be open to the public and free. 

Spring Graduation

Reception

  • Date: Saturday, May 10th
  • Time: 5:00PM-6:00PM
  • Location: Engebretson Quad

Ceremony

  • Date: Saturday, May 10th
  • Time: 7:00PM-9:00PM
  • Location: CU Events Center

Please contact Elizabeth Diener with any questions.

The University of Colorado Boulder is committed to hosting accessible and inclusive experiences for its diverse community members. If you require accommodations to participate, engage, or attend the event, please contact Elizabeth no later than two weeks before the event. We will make all reasonable efforts to fulfill requests submitted after the deadline; however, requests received after the deadline cannot be guaranteed as it is dependent on a service provider鈥檚 availability.