Information regarding graduation ceremonies and caps and gowns is mailed to prospective graduates about one month before the ceremony. Ceremonies last approximately one and a half hours and include remarks by the Boulder campus chancellor and the president of the University of Colorado. Check with your home department dean's office for individual college or school ceremonies held in addition to those mentioned above. The following are just a few of the University of Colorado's distinguished alumni. At one point in time these men and women walked the CU-Boulder campus and attended classes just like you do today.
Most graduates receive diplomas approximately two months after the ceremony.
Doctoral and law graduates receive diplomas at commencement. Diplomas are mailed to the address you indicate on your diploma address card, unless you specifically request to pick yours up at the registrar's office. Your diploma will not be released if you have outstanding debts to the university or if you have a loan exit interview to complete. If you are not able to pick one up, you may order a cover by writing the University of Colorado at Boulder, Office of the Registrar, Commencement Office, Campus Box 7, Boulder, CO 80309-0007. Unpaid university bills will reduce your refund.