We’re just days away from CC’s biggest celebration of the year: Commencement 2024! 


Here are the final details for Commencement weekend festivities. 

Commencement Weekend Events: 

  • Baccalaureate, Saturday, May 18, 3-4 p.m., in Shove Memorial Chapel
    This event kicks off Commencement weekend with a chance to reflect and express gratitude. Rebecca Garcia, CC Professor of Mathematics, will give the Baccalaureate address. Be sure to add your Baccalaureate Blessings here!

  • Commencement, Sunday, May 19, 8:30 a.m., in Ed Robson Arena
    This is the culmination of the academic year, and a time to honor the graduates of the Class of 2024. Frieda Ekotto ’86 will deliver the Commencement address.

NOTE: Baccalaureate and Commencement are open only to graduates and ticketed guests. A livestream for both ceremonies will be available online

President’s Reception 

Immediately following Commencement, the campus community is invited to attend the President’s Reception held on Tava Quad from 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. 
Remember to share your experiences using #ColoradoCollege2024 on social media!

Parking and Road Closures 

On Commencement morning, guests and volunteers may park anywhere on campus (no fees or permits apply), except the third floor of the Ed Robson Arena parking garage on East Dale St. which is reserved for guests with limited mobility who require parking close to the venue. Golf carts will also be available from parking areas across campus to transport guests to Ed Robson Arena. 
Accessible parking is available on all levels of the Ed Robson Arena parking garage and in other parking lots on campus. 
On Sunday, May 19, expect traffic congestion in the area throughout the morning. The following roads will be closed for Commencement activities:
  • Cache La Poudre St. from N. Nevada Ave. to N. Cascade Ave. 
  • Tejon St. from E. Dale St. to E. Cache La Poudre St. 

Freedom of Expression

At Colorado College, we understand that freedom of thought and expression are essential to any institution of higher learning and are vital components of academic freedom. Please see CC's Freedom of Expression policy.
Find all Commencement details including the full schedule, speaker info, ticket details, parking, accessibility information, and more at: coloradocollege.edu/commencement.
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