CSU graduation is here again. Here's what to know about ceremonies this spring
Gone are the days of outdoor ceremonies around the Oval and masked graduation photos at Colorado State University. For the Class of 2022, celebrations are returning to pre-pandemic protocols, and there's excitement in the air.
CSU is hosting a dozen commencement ceremonies May 13-15 on campus, most of which can also be attended virtually. Livestream links are posted on CSU’s graduation information page at https://commencement.colostate.edu/ and can be accessed from the individual links included later in this story.
All ceremonies are expected to last about two hours, according to the university, and doors will open one hour before each start time.
Though masks will not be required at ceremonies this year, there are still some requirements to be aware of during the festivities.
If you’re attending in person at Moby Arena, metal detectors will be used and guests must follow the clear bag policy, which allows for one clear bag no larger than 12 inches by 6 inches by 12 inches, a clear gallon bag or a small purse no larger than 4.5 inches by 6.5 inches. There are no bag restrictions for ceremonies in the Lory Student Center.
Digital, general admission tickets are required for graduation ceremonies in the following colleges: Business, Health and Human Sciences, Liberal Arts, Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences. Students received links to access their tickets in April.
The Coloradoan has compiled information on each ceremony as well as parking guides to help graduation weekend run smoothly. Happy celebrating!
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When is each Colorado State University graduation ceremony?
Below is a schedule of ceremonies from Friday through Sunday, courtesy of CSU. We've also included links to livestreamed events.
Friday, May 13
8 a.m.: Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, Moby Arena, livestream
10 a.m.: Army and Air Force ROTC Commissioning, Lory Student Center Ballroom CD
11:30 a.m.: Graduate School, Moby Arena, livestream
2 p.m.: University Honors Recognition Ceremony, Lory Student Center, Grand Ballroom
3:30 p.m.: College of Business, Moby Arena, livestream
6 p.m.: College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Lory Student Center, Grand Ballroom, livestream
7:30 p.m.: College of Liberal Arts, Moby Arena, livestream
Saturday, May 14
8 a.m.: College of Agricultural Sciences, Moby Arena, livestream
11:30 a.m.: College of Natural Sciences, Moby Arena, livestream
3:30 p.m.: Walter Scott Jr. College of Engineering, Moby Arena, livestream
7:30 p.m.: Warner College of Natural Resources, Moby Arena, livestream
Sunday, May 15
1 p.m.: College of Health and Human Sciences, Moby Arena, livestream
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Where can you park for CSU graduations?
CSU Parking and Transportation Services will provide complimentary parking in the Moby Arena lot on Friday and Saturday.
If you’re looking for hourly parking, it is available in the Lory Student Center lot and the Morgan Library lot for a fee before 4 p.m. Friday. Parking in these lots will be free on Saturday and Sunday as well as after 4 p.m. Friday.
CSU will also run its Around the Horn shuttle from the Moby Arena lot to the Lory Student Center. It runs every 10 minutes on Friday and every 20 minutes on Saturday.
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