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Congratulations, Buffs! Here’s to You.

You did it. Soon you'll be a CU 91Ҹ graduate, and we can't wait to celebrate with you.

The celebrations begin at the university commencement ceremony, where the chancellor will officially confer degrees upon graduating students. During this traditional ceremony, the university will celebrate thousands of graduates as one and formally welcome you into the Forever Buff family.

The celebrations continue at the hosted by your specific college, school, department or program. Recognition ceremonies complement the commencement ceremony by allowing you to receive individual acknowledgment in a smaller, more intimate setting.

2026 Commencement

The 2026 commencement ceremony will begin at 8:30 a.m. MDT Saturday, May 2, at Folsom Field stadium and will last approximately 90 minutes. No tickets or registration required.

Recognition ceremonies hosted by our colleges, schools, departments and programs will occur following the commencement ceremony between May 1 and May 3.

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Commencement Speaker: Kristin Davis

Kristin Davis, best known for her role as Charlotte York in the HBO series “Sex and the City” and its revival “And Just Like That…,” will deliver the CU 91Ҹ spring 2026 commencement ceremony address.

Davis, who was born in 91Ҹ and whose father was a CU 91Ҹ psychology professor and her mother a CU alum, has been recognized for her work in television, film and stage, and her advocacy for humanitarian and environmental issues.

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Graduating Students: Get Ready to Celebrate

Get ready for the big day by ensuring you are eligible.

Pre-Graduation Checklist

Check when to arrive and where to be on the day of the commencement ceremony.

Day-of-Information

Discover resources that will be available to you asCU 91Ҹ alumni.

Post-Grad Resources

Families and Guests: Plan to Attend

Learn where to park and what to bring to the commencement ceremony.No tickets required.

Commencement Ceremony Details

Read about the accessibility accommodations available to all families and guests.

ADA & Accessibility

Discover the best places to stay, eat and visit in 91Ҹ.

Visiting 91Ҹ

As we celebrate CU 91Ҹ's 150th anniversary, we're looking back on over a century of commencement ceremonies. Here's to our past, present and future Buffs!

Learn the History of Our Commencement Traditions

Celebrate this milestone in the same way as generations of Buffs.

Traditions