Department Graduation Events
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Spring 2010
Anthropology
May 7 – Recognition ceremony following university ceremony, Cristol Chemistry and Biochemistry Building, room 140. 303-492-2547.
Applied Mathematics
May 6 – Recognition ceremony in conjunction with Engineering, 8:00 p.m. Coors Events Center. 303-492-5071.
Architecture and Planning
May 6 – Recognition ceremony, 2:00 p.m., Marry Rippon Theatre. 303-492-8010.
Art and Art History
May 7 – Recognition ceremony, 11:00 a.m., Visual Arts Complex Plaza. 303-492-2419.
Arts & Sciences Honors Program (Latin Honors)
May 6 – Recognition ceremony, 9:00 – 11:00 a.m., UMC Glenn Miller Ballroom, 303-492-6627.
Asian Languages & Civilizations
May 7 – Recognition ceremony, 11:00 a.m., Humanities 250. 303-492-4782.
Astrophysical and Planetary Sciences
May 6 – Recognition ceremony, 2:00-4:00 p.m., Fiske Planetarium. 303-492-4408.
Biology-Ecology and Evolutionary
May 6 – Recognition ceremony, 1:00 – 3:00 p.m., Sewall Lawn. 303-492-3104.
Biology-Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental
May 7 – Recognition ceremony 11:00 a.m., Sewall Lawn. 303-492-2271.
Business
May 6 – Recognition ceremony, 4:30 – 6:30 p.m., Coors Events/Conference Center. 303-492-0478. Detailed information at http://leeds.colorado.edu/graduation.
Business Administration, Masters in
May 7 – Recognition ceremony, 3:00 p.m., Macky Auditorium. 303-495-4765. Ph.D. hooding will take place at this ceremony, 303-492-4984.
Chemistry
May 7 – Recognition ceremony, 3:30 – 7:00 p.m. Folsom Stadium, South Club Level. 303-492-6533 or 303-492-8950.
Classics
May 7 – Recognition ceremony 11:00 a.m., Eaton Humanities, 135. 303-492-6257.
Communication
May 7 – Recognition ceremony, 11:30 a.m., UMC Glenn Miller Ballroom, Reception ceremony 1:00 p.m. 303-492-6336.
Comparative Literature and Humanities
May 6 – Reception 11:00 a.m., Recognition ceremony, 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., UMC, room 247. 303-492-7376.
Economics
May 6 – Recognition ceremony, 5:30 – 7:00 p.m. (doors open at 5:00 p.m.), UMC Glenn Miller Ballroom. 303-735-5500.
Education
May 6 – Recognition ceremony, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Macky Auditorium. 303-492-3351.
Engineering and Applied Science
May 6 – Recognition ceremony, 8:00 p.m., Coors Events/Conference Center. 303-492-5071.
Engineering Physics
May 6 – Recognition ceremony (with Physics), 4:00p.m., Duane Physics G1B30. 303-492-6953. (EPEN Graduates may attend the Engineering ceremony, also.)
English
May 7 – Recognition ceremony, 11:00 a.m., Mary Rippon Outdoor Theater. 303-492-6434.
Environmental Studies
May 6 – Recognition ceremony, 3:30 – 5:30 p.m., Mathematics building , room 100. 303-735-4993.
Ethnic Studies
May 6 – Recognition ceremony, 9:00 – 12:00 p.m., Old Main Chapel. 303-492-8852.
Film Studies
May 6 – Recognition ceremony, 2:00 p.m., Visual Arts Complex, room 1B20. 303-492-7574.
French and Italian
May 7 – Recognition ceremony 11:00 a.m., Eaton Humanities, room 350. 303-492-6257.
Geography
May 7 – Recognition ceremony following university ceremony, Norlin Quadrangle north side of Guggenheim (or Hale room 270 in inclement weather). 303-492-2631.
Geological Sciences
May 7 – Recognition ceremony immediately following university ceremony, Benson Earth Sciences, room 180. 303-492-2330.
Germanic and Slavic Languages
May 6 – Recognition ceremony, 2:30 – 4:00 p.m., UMC, 235. 303-492-7404.
Graduate School – Doctoral Studies
May 7 – Doctoral diploma pick-up and light refreshments, 10:30-12:00 p.m., Regent Administration Center, third floor hallway. 303-492-8220.
History
May 6 – Recognition ceremony, 5:00 p.m., Mary Rippon Outdoor Theatre. 303-492-6683.
Honors
May 6 – Recognition ceremony, 9:00 – 11:00 a.m., UMC Glenn Miller Ballroom, 303-492-6627.
Humanities
May 7 – Reception 11:00 a.m., Recognition ceremony, 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., UMC 235. 303-492-7376.
Integrative Physiology
May 7 – Recognition ceremony, 11:30 a.m, Macky Auditorium. 303-492-3122.
International Affairs
May 6 – Recognition ceremony, 1:00 p.m., UMC Glenn Miller Ballroom. 303-492-7295.
Int’l & Nat Volunteer Svc Training (INVST)
May 8 – For more information please contact the INVST office at 303.492.7719 or watch our website: www.colorado.edu/communitystudies.
Journalism
May 6 – Recognition ceremony, 2:00 p.m., Macky Auditorium. 303-492-5007.
Law
May 7 – Recognition ceremony, 6:00 p.m., Macky Auditorium. Reception prior, 2:30 p.m. at Wolf Law Building. 303-492-8048.
Linguistics
May 7 – Recognition ceremony 11:00 a.m., Hellems Arts and Sciences Building, room 252. 303-492-8456.
Mathematics
May 7 – Recognition ceremony11:00 a.m., Mathematics Building, room 100. 303-492-7256.
Museum Field Studies
May 6 – Recognition ceremony, 3:00 – 5:00 p.m., Paleontology Hall, CU Museum of Natural History, Henderson Building. 303-492-5437.
Music
May 6 – Recognition ceremony, 3:00 p.m., Grusin Music Hall, Imig Music Building. Reception to follow, Room E-160. 303-492-6354
Philosophy
May 7 – Recognition ceremony 11:00 a.m., Eaton Humanities, room 1B50. 303-492-3173.
Physics
May 6 – Recognition ceremony, 4:00 p.m., Duane Physics, G1B30. 303-492-6953.
Political Science
May 7 – Recognition ceremony, 3:00p.m., UMC Glenn Miller Ballroom. 303-492-7871.
Psychology
May 6 – Recognition ceremony, 8:30 p.m., Macky Auditorium. Tickets are required, in addition seating for the event will be reserved. Contact 303-492-7358, or visit http://psych.colorado.edu/graduation.
Religious Studies
May 7 – Recognition ceremony, immediately following commencement. Eaton Humanities 150. 303-492-8041.
Sociology
May 7 – Recognition ceremony, 11:00 a.m., Hawthorne Court, west of Ketchum. 303-492-6428.
Spanish and Portuguese
May 6 – Recognition ceremony, 3:30 p.m., Chemistry 140, Reception to follow by the UMC fountain. 303.492.2950.
Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences
May 7 – Recognition ceremony, 1:30 – 2:30 p.m., UMC Middle Ballroom, Reception to follow on the UMC terrace. 303-492-6445.
Theatre and Dance
May 7 – Recognition ceremony, 12:00 p.m., University Theatre & Dance Building, Mainstage. 303-492-7355.
Women’s and Gender Studies
May 6 – Recognition ceremony, 1:00 – 3:00 p.m., Old Main Chapel. 303-492-8923.
| CEREMONY INFORMATION | |
| Date | Friday, May 7th 2010 |
| Start Time | 8:30 a.m. |
| End Time | Approximately 10:30 a.m. |
| Location | Folsom Stadium |
| Tickets | NO tickets are required for the university ceremony. Early arrival guarantees best choice of seating. Stadium gates will open at 7:00 a.m. |
| Stadium Open Time | 7:00 a.m. |
| Commencement Speaker | TBD |
| Procession | Students line up at 7:45 a.m. on Norlin Quad and the procession begins at 8:00 a.m. Students will enter through gates 14 and 18 at the stadium |
| DISABILITY ACCESS | |
| Close-In Drop Off | Drop off on Colorado Ave. in front of the stadium. |
| Wheelchair Parking (see map) | In lot 360 across from stadium, attendants will be on duty to direct to closest parking space. NO permit required. |
| Close-in Parking (see map) | Nearby parking for those who have difficulty walking is available. Parking attendants will be on hand to provide assistance. |
| Disability Parking Permit | NO permit required. |
| Accommodations at Department Ceremonies | Please contact the department directly at least 2 weeks in advance to make arrangements. |
| Sign Language Interpreter | Call Interpreting Services Coordinator at 303-492-4125 at least 2 weeks prior to the ceremony. |
| Assistive Listening Devices | Available the morning of the ceremony and can be obtained at the platform stage on the field. NO reservations required. |
| Wheelchair Seating Areas (see map) | Platforms located in sections 118-120 and 114. NO reservations required. |
| DISABILITY ACCESS CONT. | |
| Elderly/ADA Accessible Seating (see map) | Top few rooms of sections 101-108 and 114-122 reserved for elderly and physically disabled. Easy access, very few steps to negotiate. NO reservations required. |
| Companion Seating | Limited seating available – ask that only 2 guests sit in disabled seating area, additional seating available near by for other family and friends. |
| Wheelchair Rentals | Contact Peak Wheelchairs at 303-666-5150. |
| Shuttle Service | A shuttle service from the drop-off area on Colorado Ave. to the stadium gates will be available for the elderly and physically disabled before the ceremony. |
| Arrival time | Plan to drop off/arrive well before 8:00 a.m. |
| PARKING | |
| Parking Areas | Majority of parking is located near Coors Events Center off of Regent Drive. Parking is free the morning of commencement, including meters. Euclid Auto Park (near the UMC) is a pay parking lot. |
| Arrival Time | The stadium opens at 7:00 a.m. the morning of the ceremony and guest should be in their seats by 8:15 in order to see the procession. Early arrival guarantees best choice of seating. |
| Close-in Drop Off | Drop off on Colorado Ave. in front of the stadium. Please arrive before 8:15am when the student procession takes place into the stadium. |
| Wheelchair Parking (see map) | In lot 360 across from stadium, attendants will be on duty to direct to closest parking space. NO permit required. |
| Close-in Disability Parking | Parking is available near stadium. Attendants will be on duty to direct to the closest parking space. NO permit required. |
| Disability Parking Permit | NO permit reqiured. Just inform attendants that close-in parking and/or drop off is needed. |
| RTD/Alternative Transportation | The HOP, Skip and Stampede will be operating the morning of the ceremony. Runs every 10 minutes. Cost is $2.00. For more info. call 303-447-8282. |
| Charge for Parking | The only pay lot is Euclid Auto Park, all lots and regular meters on campus are free on commencement day. |
| DEPARTMENT EVENTS | |
| University Ceremony vs. Department Ceremony | The university commencement ceremony is the campus-wide ceremony at which students from all colleges are invited to participate. The Chancellor of the Boulder campus officially confers degrees upon graduating students at this ceremony. Department recognition ceremonies are celebrations of individual student achievement. |
| Other Events, ceremonies and receptions | See attached events list. |
| GENERAL INFORMATION | |
| Hotel Accommodations | The Boulder Convention and Visitors Bureau can provide information about local accommodations at http://bouldercoloradousa.com or 303-442-2911. The university does not hold blocks of rooms. |
| Web Cast | The ceremony will be broadcast live via the Web starting at 8:30 a.m. (MST) at www.colorado.edu/commencement |
| Food Service | Light refreshments will be available for sale at the Events Center during the ceremony. |
| Announcements | Personalized announcements can be ordered through CB Announcements at 800-433-0296. |
| Stole of Gratitude | The graduation stole is a great way to say thank you to that special person who gave you support and guidance throughout your college career. Graduation stoles are available at the CU Book Store in the UMC. |
| Grad Fair | Grad Fair is CU’s official “one-stop” source for graduation information, services and products. The Spring 2010 Grad Fair will be held in the UMC Glenn Miller Ballroom on March 15th and 16th, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.. Sponsored by the CU Book Store. |
| CAPS & GOWNS (REGALIA) | |
| Undergraduate Students | |
| Purchase Regalia | Undergraduate students are required to purchased regalia for the ceremony from the CU Book Store, open Mon-Thurs. 8a.m.-6p.m. Fri.8a.m.-5p.m. and Sat. 11a.m.-3p.m. The bookstore will also be open the morning of the ceremony at 7:30a.m. |
| Cost | The cost of undergraduate regalia is $34.95. The regalia set includes a cap, gown, and degree tassel. A cap and tassel without a gown may be purchased separately for $19.95. |
| For Department Ceremony | Contact the individual department for requirement. Each department event is different. See attached events list for contact information. |
| CAPS & GOWNS (REGALIA) CONT. | |
| Graduate Students (Master’s, Doctoral/PhD, Law) | |
| Regalia Rental | Master’s, doctoral, and law students are required to rent academic regalia for the ceremony from the Balch Fieldhouse at the following times: Wednesday, May 5, 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Thursday, May 6, 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Friday, May 7, 7:00 – 8:30 a.m. (quantities limited) |
| Cost | Fees for rental of masters regalia are $36.00 and fees for the rental of doctorial are $45.00 (includes tam). Rental fee must be paid with cash. |
| Regalia Return | After the ceremony, rented regalia (master’s, doctoral, and law) must be returned to the Balch Fieldhouse by 3:00 p.m. on May 7th. Students may keep the tassel. Any regalia not returned by this time must be returned within three business days to the CU Book Store in the UMC along with the pink copy of your rental agreement. Students will be charged for the full replacement value if rental apparel is not returned within three business days. |
| Faculty and Marshals (volunteers) | |
| Ordering Regalia | The deadline for pre-ordering regalia is March 29. Additional regalia will be available during the distribution times at the Balch Fieldhouse. The Chancellor’s Office will pay for the cost of the rental. Please reserve regalia online at www.ecolorado.edu/commencement. |
| Pick Up | Pick up regalia at the Balch Fieldhouse on: Wed. May 5, 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Thurs. May 6, 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m., Fri. May 7, 7:00 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. |
| Regalia Return | After the ceremony, rented regalia must be returned back to the Balch Fieldhouse by 3:00 p.m. that day. Any regalia not returned at this time can be returned to the CU Book Store, located in the UMC, during regular business hours, within three business days. |
| Purchasing Custom Cap & Gown | Contact Diane Phillips at Willsie Cap and Gown at 303-740-9745 or dphillip@q.com |
| STUDENT INFORMATION | |
| Number of Graduates | Approximately 5,000 graduates |
| Program Listing | Student names will appear in the program if they have completed and turned in all required graduation paperwork to the appropriate dean’s office by the set deadlines. Contact the appropriate dean’s office or the Registrar’s Office 303-492-7205 for information. |
| Confirming Graduation Status | Contact the appropriate dean’s office or the Registrar’s Office 303-492-8969. |
| Failed a Class | Students may still participate in the ceremony. However participation in the ceremony does not determine graduation status – that is confirmed by the school/college. |
| Change of Graduation Date | Contact the appropriate dean’s office as soon as possible if plans for graduation change. |
| Diplomas | Master’s and bachelor’s candidates graduating in May may pick up their diplomas from the Registrar’s Office, Regent 105, on July 7, 2010, between 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Picture ID required. Diplomas not picked up at this time will be mailed to the permanent address the university has on record for you, approximately two and a half months after official graduation. To ensure that you receive your diploma in the mail, update permanent address at Cuconnect.colorado.edu. |
| Diploma Covers | Diploma covers will be distributed during most individual school or college recognition ceremonies. Students can also pick up a diploma cover at Regent 105 weekdays from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. |
| Honors Medals | Undergraduate students receiving honors distinctions (honors, special honors, high honors, highest honors, distinction, high distinction) may pick up their honors medals at their dean’s office the week of graduation. Latin honors medals for cum laude, magna cum laude, and summa sum laude are distributed at the Arts and Sciences Honors Program Convocation ceremony. Please call the individual department for more information. It is customary for students to wear the medal with their graduation gown. |
| Student Seating Areas | West side of field: Doctoral, Law, Architecture & Planning, Journalism, Engineering & Applied Science, and Arts & Sciences. East side of field: Master’s, Music, Business, and Arts & Sciences. |
| STUDENT INFORMATION CONT. | |
| Line-Up and Procession (see map) | Students line up in the Norlin Quadrangle by 7:45 a.m., wearing their academic regalia. Line up will be by school or college. The procession will begin promptly at 8:00 a.m. Students will enter at the north end of the stadium field at gates 14 and 18. |
| Deposit Refund | Enrollment deposit refunds, less any outstanding charges, will be mailed eight weeks after official graduation from the university. To ensure that the refund reaches without delay, update permanent address information on Cuconnect at cuconnect.colorado.edu. Contact Bursar’s Office at 303-492-5381 for more information. |
| Transcripts | Official transcripts may be ordered through the Transcript Office by mail, fax or Cuconnect. Please visit the Office of the Registrar website at http://registrar.colorado.edu/students/transcripts.html for more information. Official transcripts with degrees recorded will be available after June 9, 2010 for May graduates. Contact Transcripts Office at 303-492-8987 for more information. |
| FACULTY INFORMATION | |
| Ordering Regalia | Those needing to rent academic regalia for the spring ceremony should fill out the online regalia order form by March 29. Regalia will be available for pick up at Balch Fieldhouse. The Chancellor’s Office will pay for the cost of the rental. |
| Regalia Pick Up | Please go directly to the Fieldhouse during the following times, and the staff there will assist you with a cap and gown rental: Wed. May 5, 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Thurs. May 6, 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m., Fri. May 7, 7:00 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. |
| Regalia Return | After the ceremony, rented regalia must be returned back to the Balch Fieldhouse by 5:00 p.m. that day. Any regalia not returned at this time can be returned to the CU Book Store, located in the UMC, during regular business hours, within three business days. |
| FACULTY INFORMATION CONT. | |
| Procession Line-up (see map) | Faculty should line-up and march at the front of the line with their school/college by 7:45 a.m. The procession will begin promptly at 8:00 a.m. |
| Procession Route (see map) | The procession will arrive at the north end of the stadium. Faculty will separate from the procession and go into the Balch Fieldhouse and wait to join the procession of the platform party. |
| Ceremony Seating (see map) | The faculty will sit in the North Stands during the ceremony. |
| Chancellor’s Brunch | Faculty who attend the spring ceremony are invited to attend the Chancellor’s brunch immediately following the ceremony in the Folsom Club Level on the east side of the stadium. Elevator located across from gate 9. |
| INFORMATION SOURCES | |
| Student Information | Students receive all ceremony information via email starting approximately 6 weeks prior to the ceremony. The commencement web site (www.colorado.edu/commencement) is the most complete source for ceremony information. |
| Parent Information | An information brochure is mailed approximately 6 weeks prior to the ceremony to the permanent address for each graduate. To request a booklet contact Sarah Adderholt at 303.735.0533 or Sarah.Adderholt@colorado.edu. The commencement web site (www.colorado.edu/commencement) is the most complete source for ceremony information. |
| Web site | www.colorado.edu/commencement |
| Parking Services | (303) 492-7384 |
| Registrar’s Office | (303) 492-6970 |
| Transcripts | (303) 492-6970 |
| Bursar’s Office | (303) 492-5381 |
| Disability Services | (303) 492-8671 |
| Sign Language Interpreter | (303) 492-4125 |
| CU Book Store | (303) 492-6411 |
| UMC Info. Desk-General Information | (303) 492- 6161 |
| Chancellor’s Office | (303) 492-8908 |
