Commencement 2024
Schedule of Events
Schedule subject to change. Additional event details will be shared here as they are finalized.
Friday, April 19
Deadline for senior applications to graduate
Location: Registrar’s Office, Armstrong Hall
Tuesday, May 7
11 a.m. Honors Convocation
Location: Shove Memorial Chapel
Colorado College honors outstanding students and faculty during its annual academics Honors Convocation. Honors Convocation includes department awards, all-college awards, and awards from the CC Student Government Association (CCSGA). Open to all. A live stream of the ceremony will also be available online.
Wednesday, May 15
12 p.m. Champagne Shower & Senior BBQ
Location: Worner Quad and JLK McHugh Commons
Thursday, May 16 – Friday, May 17
9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Cap and Gown Pickup
Location: CC Bookstore, Yalich Student Services Center
Friday, May 17
11 a.m. Commencement Rehearsal (mandatory) with 10:45 a.m. line up in Tava Quad
Location: Ed Robson Arena
All graduates are required to attend rehearsal to walk in Sunday's ceremony. The lineup for rehearsal will be the same as at Commencement.
1-4 p.m. Individual and/or Group Cap and Gown Photos
Location: Chapman Room, Ed Robson Arena
3 p.m. Phi Beta Kappa Induction Ceremony (by invitation only)
Location: Richard F. Celeste Theatre with reception to follow in main space, Cornerstone Arts Center
Saturday, May 18
10-11 a.m. CC Family Circles Brunch
Location: To be announced
This brunch is by invitation; details will be communicated directly via email to invited graduates and their guests.
2–3 p.m. Senior Class Photo
Location: Palmer Hall steps
A cap and gown are required for the photo. The lineup for baccalaureate senior will be in on the path in front of Palmer Hall immediately following the photo.
3–4 p.m. Baccalaureate Ceremony
Location: Shove Memorial Chapel
A baccalaureate is a centuries-old graduation tradition. This ceremony provides a quiet, intimate opportunity to reflect on the rite of passage of graduation, hear from a faculty member, and enjoy a variety of student talents (readings, music, etc.). Students and their invited guests may attend in-person (two guests per student). A live stream of the ceremony will also be available online. Cap and gown are required.
Sunday, May 19
7:15 a.m. Graduates Assemble
Location: Tava Quad
8:30 a.m. – 11 a.m. Class of 2024 Commencement Ceremony
Location: Ed Robson Arena
The Commencement ceremony will take place in CC's Ed Robson Arena. A designated number of tickets (est. five seated tickets and two standing room only tickets) will be available for each graduate. Details will be emailed to graduates on how to claim these free tickets through the Ticketmaster system beginning early-May. A live stream of the ceremony will also be available online.
11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Reception
Location: Tava Quad
Everyone is invited to gather and celebrate outside on Tava Quad following the Commencement ceremony.
Monday, May 20
12:00 noon - Final checkout from campus housing for seniors