Update on Spring 2021 Commencement

Due to the global pandemic, related restrictions and the uncertainties of when we can safely gather again, we’ve made the difficult decision to hold a virtual Spring 2021 commencement ceremony on Thursday, May 6, 2021. More details about the ceremony will be forthcoming.

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Spring Ceremony

Buffalo sculpture on the CU Boulder campus

The upcoming spring commencement ceremony will be held via livestream on Thursday, May 6, 2021.

Highlights of the livestream commencement ceremony include:

Remarks by Chancellor Philip P. DiStefano
Congratulatory messages from CU President Mark Kennedy
Commencement Speaker address
Senior Class Council address
Traditional senior class celebratory video
Presentation of Chancellor’s Recognition Awards and Outstanding Graduates
Official Degree Conferral
Welcome to the Forever Buffs Family
Reading of the Norlin Charge by the University of Colorado Board of Regents
Performance of the Alma Mater

More details about the ceremony are forthcoming and will be updated here.

Commencement recognizes and celebrates students’ academic achievement while inspiring them to go forth and positively impact humanity. Our commencement rituals bring our graduates’ extended community together to honor our shared bonds and traditions, and certify each class into fellowship with the University.

Update on Spring 2021 Commencement

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