Commencement 2025

Sunday, May 18, 2025
8:30 a.m. – 11 a.m.
Location: Ed Robson Arena

The ceremony will take place in CC's Ed Robson Arena, which opened its doors in the fall of 2021. A designated number of tickets (estimated five seated tickets and two standing room-only tickets per student) will be available for each graduate. More instructions for claiming these free tickets will be forthcoming, and tickets will be able to be claimed through the Ticketmaster system at the beginning of May. There will be ADA accommodations for those who need.
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Livestream Information

For family, friends, and members of the campus community who are not attending Commencement or Baccalaureate in-person, both ceremonies will be livestreamed on the Commencement homepage. Honors Convocation will be livestreamed at coloradocollege.edu/live.

Lodging

Many lodging options are available in the Colorado Springs area, including the partners linked below.

The Antlers Hotel
4 S Cascade Ave
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
719-955-5600

The Mining Exchange
8 S Nevada Ave
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
719-323-2000

Hyatt Place
201 E Kiowa St
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
719-635-9663
(When booking online, select your dates of stay and press “search." The group code will automatically populate.)

Campus Housing (in South Hall)

Announcements and Orders

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Grad Images

Grad Images will be available in the Perkins Lounge in Worner Campus Center from 1-4 p.m. on Friday, May 20, to take individual, professional photos of you in your cap and gown. Once images are processed, you will be able to review and select specific photos for purchase at GradImages.com

Flowers for Sale on Sunday, May 22

Looking for a special way to honor your graduate? Want to skip the stop at the store on the way to Commencement? You're in luck! There will be flowers for sale at Ed Robson Arena when doors open at 7:30 a.m. on Sunday, May 22. These flower sales are a fundraiser, with proceeds supporting the CC Pantry Exchange and Arts & Crafts Programs. Items for sale include half dozen roses, full dozen roses, double orchid leis, and stuffed graduation bears. Cost runs from $25-$60 for individual items and combo specials. First come, first served. Credit or debit card only.

Downloadable Logos for DIY Announcements

Diagonal version: use for large products and printed material
Solid version: use for small printing and engraving/embroidery

Horizontal Colorado College logo
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CC Seal
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