Everything you need to know CSU Commencement Information
CSU’s official commencement website has everything graduating students and their guests need to know about Spring 2025 commencement at Colorado State University.
There are two events for graduates to attend. Please make a note of these dates as you make your commencement plans:
- The University-wide Commencement from 4:30-6 p.m. on Friday, May 16, 2025, at Canvas Stadium
- Occupational Therapy Ph.D. and doctoral graduates will be recognized at the Doctoral Candidate Recognition & Hooding Ceremony from 6-8 p.m. on Thursday, May 15, 2025, in the Lory Student Center, Grand Ballroom.
- A recognition ceremony grouped by academic units
If you have questions about parking, visit CSU’s official commencement website.
Recognition Ceremonies
The College of Health and Human Sciences will celebrate individual students at recognition ceremonies. Students, families, and guests are invited to attend the ceremony honoring bachelor’s and master’s students based on department or school affiliation.
Not sure of your college, department, or academic unit? Students can find this information on RAMweb, under “Manage Student Record.”
Department of Design and Merchandising + Construction Management
This ceremony will honor bachelor’s and master’s students in the following programs:
- B.S. in Apparel and Merchandising
- B.S. in Construction Management
- B. S. in Interior Architecture and Design
- M.S. in Construction Management
- M.S. in Design and Merchandising
Sunday, May 18, 2025
Lory Student Center Grand Ballroom
Graduate Lineup Location: Never No Summer Ballroom (LSC 387)
Doors Open/Graduate Lineup: 7 a.m.
Ceremony: 8-9:30 a.m.
Program details will be announced soon.
Tickets are not required for this ceremony. Guest seats will be available on a first-come, first-served basis and the ceremony will be livestreamed. Overflow guest seating will be available with livestreaming in the University Ballroom (LSC 399A).
Following the recognition ceremony, the Department of Design and Merchandising will host an open house for Design and Merchandising graduates and their guests — RSVP by May 2 to attend.
Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition + Health and Exercise Science
This ceremony will honor bachelor’s and master’s students in the following programs:
- B.S. in Fermentation and Food Science
- B.S. in Health and Exercise Science
- B.S. in Hospitality and Event Management
- B.S. in Nutrition Science
- M.S. in Food Science and Nutrition
- M.S. in Health and Exercise Science
Sunday, May 18, 2025
Moby Arena
Graduate Lineup Location: Moby Intramural Gym
Doors Open/Graduate Lineup: 2 p.m.
Ceremony: 3-4:30 p.m.
Review the Moby Arena clear bag policy.
Program details will be announced soon.
Tickets are not required for this ceremony. Guest seats will be available on a first-come, first-served basis, and the ceremony will be livestreamed.
Department of Human Development and Family Studies + School of Education + School of Social Work
This ceremony will honor bachelor’s and master’s students in the following programs:
- B.S. in Family and Consumer Sciences
- B.S. in Early Childhood Education
- B.S. in Human Development and Family Studies
- Bachelor of Social Work
- M.A. in Counseling and Career Development
- M.Ed. in Education and Human Resource Studies
- Master of Prevention Science Practice
- M.S. in Human Development and Family Studies
- M.S. in Student Affairs in Higher Education
- Master of Social Work
Sunday, May 18, 2025
Moby Arena
Graduate Lineup Location: Moby Intramural Gym
Doors Open/Graduate Lineup: 5:30 p.m.
Ceremony: 6:30-8 p.m.
Review the Moby Arena clear bag policy.
Program details will be announced soon.
Tickets are not required for this ceremony. Guest seats will be available on a first-come, first-served basis, and the ceremony will be livestreamed.
