Spring Graduation

The Spring 2025 International Affairs Program recognition graduation ceremony will take place on Thursday, May 8th, 2025Ìýat 1:00pmÌýMDTÌýin the University Memorial Center (UMC) Glenn Miller Ballroom.Ìý

Graduates, please complete the RSVP form .

(Must be logged into your 91¶ÌÊÓƵ account to RSVP.)

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UMC Ballroom Planned Set-Up, click to enlarge

The IAFS Program ceremony is approximately oneÌýhour long and is a regalia (cap & gown) event to celebrate our graduates of fall 2024, spring 2025, and summer 2025. An open house styleÌýreception with light food and beverages will follow the ceremony from 2-3pm in a tentÌýon the outdoor terrace of the UMC Glenn Miller Ballroom. Family and friends are welcome to attend our ceremony and reception, no tickets are required. Information regarding the campus-wideÌýSpring Commencement ceremonyÌýcan be found here.Ìý

Email communications regarding our graduation ceremony are sent to students' colorado.edu email accountsÌýand is the responsibility of the student to inform and/or share with their families and friends. Specific instructions for the graduates aboutÌýwhat to do when they arrive and other details will be emailed to graduates two weeks prior to graduation.

Important Information

  • Graduates, please complete the RSVP form .Ìý(Must be logged into your 91¶ÌÊÓƵ account to RSVP.)
    • While an RSVP not required to attend, it helps us reserveÌýenough seats for our graduates and plan for enough food for the reception.
  • Attendee seating begins at 12:30pm MDT*.ÌýPlease do not enter the ballroom early, it delays the ceremony set-up. Graduates will wait outside of the ballroom until 1pm and then will process into the ballroom for the ceremony.
  • Graduates are strongly encouraged to wear regalia (cap & gown) which can purchased from the either in-store or online. will be taking photos of graduates before and during the ceremony! More details to come...
  • Information on free on-campusÌýparking is available on the Commencement Parking and Shuttle Information page.
    • We recommend Euclid Parking Garage and Lot 204 to be closest to the University Memorial Center (UMC).
  • At the IAFSÌýceremony, diploma covers will be distributed, however, official diplomasÌýwill be mailed to the graduates' permanent address.
    • If you are not attending the IAFS ceremony, diploma covers can be picked up at the Registrar's Office after graduation.
  • Latin Honors medalsÌýare awarded at the . Contact the Honors Program directly with any questions.
  • Unfortunately we are unable to livestream or record the IAFS commencement ceremony at this time.Ìý

It is very important that all graduates review the Graduation Student ChecklistÌýand be aware of Graduation Deadlines!

ÌýÌýPre-Graduation ChecklistÌýÌý Ìý ÌýÌýÌýGraduating Student FAQsÌý

*The 91¶ÌÊÓƵ is committed to providing equal access to individuals with disabilities.ÌýAttendees whoÌýrequire accommodations shouldÌýcontactÌýIAFS@colorado.eduÌýno later than 14 business days before the event. We will make all reasonable efforts to fulfill requests submitted after the deadline.