Commencement Past and Future Ceremonies

You may participate in Fall (December) or Spring (May) ceremonies, depending on availability, family and friends, and preference to celebrate with peers. We will be prepared for each graduate with the Anticipated Graduation Term for that semester’s commencement ceremony (Fall term for Fall ceremony, Spring and Summer terms for Spring ceremony). If you prefer to attend a different ceremony, please complete the CHHS Commencement Alternate Ceremony Participation Request Form.

The Registrar’s Office provides the names for the program and on the official CSU diploma, based on the information in the Anticipated Graduation Term that you designate on RAMweb.  IMPORTANT: You are responsible for setting the correct Anticipated Graduation Term, email, name, and mailing address in RAMweb. 

The Registrar’s Office provides the names for the program and on your CSU official diploma, based on the information you input in the Anticipated Graduation Term you designate on RAMweb.  So be sure to keep your information current and accurate!

If you have an Anticipated Graduation Term in Spring or Summer, you will have your name in the Spring Commencement Program. If you have been awarded a baccalaureate degree for Summer or your Anticipated Graduation Term is Fall, you will have your name in the Fall Commencement Program. If you have a confidential hold on your records or an Anticipated Graduation Term of another semester, we can’t include you in the program. If you are a walk-through student, we can only include you in the program for your Anticipated Graduation Term. For questions about your Anticipated Graduation Term, please contact your adviser.

Commencement is a dignified ceremony. Candidates must appear in appropriate academic attire at commencement exercises.

Undergraduates wear a black cap, gown, and tassel (CHHS tassel color is maroon).

Latin Distinction Graduates (cum laude, etc.) wear a gold cap and gown and will receive an email notification from the Registrar’s Office indicating this status. For more information about graduating with distinction, please see the Registrar’s Office website.

University Honors Scholars wear a green cap and gown.

Honorary society cords are considered part of the regalia and are provided by each honorary society.

For more information on regalia, see the Graduation FAQ page on the commencement website.

Download the CSU Alumni app as a resource for additional information.

Graduates who want to purchase professional photos from the ceremony can search for their proofs on the GradImages® homepage. If you need further assistance, call the GradImages® customer service department at (800) 261-2576 or email them at giservice@gradimages.net.

Our partners are representatives from CB Grad Announcements (announcements) and Josten’s (class rings). Announcement orders may be placed at www.cbgrad.com or by calling (800) 433-0296. Customized orders are returned within seven days of being ordered.

Generic announcements (nonpersonalized announcements) may be purchased at the University Bookstore at any time.

Graduates receive a complimentary diploma cover. The actual diploma is mailed to graduates six to eight weeks after the end of the semester. For those unable to attend the ceremony, diploma covers are available to pick up in person at the Registrar’s Office (at no charge). If you prefer to have a cover mailed, please visit the CSU Registrar’s Office website or by calling their office at  (970) 491-7159.

The new CSU Alumni Association app brings your lifelong connection to Colorado State right to your phone! Use the app to keep up with the latest news and alumni events in your area. Plus, Grad Pack members can access exclusive discounts and benefits using the digital membership card. It offers everything you need to stay a Stalwart Ram after graduation!

Spring 2024 CHHS Undergraduate Commencement, May 11.

Like, tag, and share photos from the Spring 2024 Facebook and Instagram posts. Download photos from the College of Health and Human Sciences Undergrad Commencement Flickr album, and the CHHS Graduate Students at Commencement Flickr album. Watch the College of Health and Human Sciences video celebrating graduates.

Watch the video of the Spring 2024 College of Health and Human Sciences Commencement ceremony.

Access the web-friendly version of the Spring 2024 Commencement program as well as the comprehensive PDF version.

Fall 2023 CHHS Undergraduate Commencement, Dec. 15.

Like, tag, and share photos from the Fall 2023 Facebook album. Download photos from College of Health and Human Sciences Undergrad Commencement Flickr album, CHHS Graduate Students at Commencement Flickr album.

Watch the video of the Fall 2023 College of Health and Human Sciences Commencement ceremony.

Access the web-friendly version of the Fall 2023 commencement program as well as the comprehensive PDF version.

Spring 2023 CHHS Undergraduate Commencement, May 13.

Like, tag, and share photos on the Spring 2023 Facebook Album. Download photos from the Spring 2023 Flickr album – undergrad ceremony, grad ceremony. Watch the College of Health and Human Sciences video recognizing graduates.

Watch the video of the Spring 2023 College of Health and Human Sciences Commencement.

Access the web-friendly version of the Spring 2023 commencement program as well as the PDF version.

Fall 2022 CHHS Undergraduate Commencement, Dec. 17.

Like, tag, and share photos on the Fall 2022 Facebook album. Download photos from the Fall 2022 CHHS Flickr album. Watch the College of Health and Human Sciences social video recognizing graduates.

Watch the video of the Fall 2022 College of Health and Human Sciences Commencement.

Access the web-friendly version of the Fall 2022 commencement program as well as the PDF version.

Spring 2022 CHHS Undergraduate Commencement, May 15.

Like, tag, and share photos on the Spring 2022 Facebook album. Download photos from the Spring 2022 CHHS Flickr album. Watch the College of Health and Human Sciences social video recognizing graduates.

Watch the video of the Spring 2022 College of Health and Human Sciences Commencement.

Access the web-friendly version of the Spring 2022 commencement program as well as the PDF version.

Fall 2021 CHHS Undergraduate Commencement, Dec. 17.

Like, tag, and share photos on the Fall 2021 Facebook album. Download photos from the Fall 2021 CHHS Flickr album. Watch the College of Health and Human Sciences social video recognizing graduates.

Watch the video of the Fall 2021 College of Health and Human Sciences Commencement.

Access the web-friendly version of the Fall 2021 commencement program as well as the PDF version.

Spring 2021 CHHS Undergraduate Ceremonial Walk Across the Oval, April 6 and 7;  Like, tag, and share photos on the Spring 2021 CHHS Facebook album. Download photos from the Spring 2021 CHHS Flickr album. Watch the College of Health and Human Sciences social video recognizing graduates.

Watch the video of the Spring 2021 College of Health and Human Sciences Ceremonial Walk Across the Oval.

View the College of Health and Human Sciences Spring 2021 Virtual Ceremony.

Fall 2020 CHHS Undergraduate Ceremonial Walk Across the Oval on Nov. 17; Like, tag, and share photos on the Fall 2020 CHHS Facebook album. Download photos from the Fall 2020 CHHS Flickr album. Watch the College of Health and Human Sciences social video recognizing graduates.

Watch the video of the College of Health and Human Sciences Fall 2020 Ceremonial Walk Across the Oval.

Watch the video of the Graduate School’s Fall 2020 Ceremonial Walk Across the Oval.

View the College of Health and Human Sciences Fall 2020 Virtual Ceremony.

View the Graduate School’s Fall 2020 Virtual Ceremony.

Fall 2019 CHHS Undergraduate Commencement Ceremony on Dec. 20; Like, tag, and share photos on the Fall 2019 CHHS Facebook album. Download photos from the Fall 2019 CHHS Flickr album.

Spring 2019 CHHS Undergraduate Commencement Ceremony on May 17; Like, tag, and share photos on the Spring 2019 CHHS Facebook album. Download photos from the Spring 2019 CHHS Flickr album.

Fall 2018 CHHS Undergraduate Commencement Ceremony on Dec. 15; Like, tag, and share photos on the Fall 2018 CHHS Facebook album. Download photos from the Fall 2018 CHHS Flickr album.

Spring 2018 CHHS Undergraduate Commencement Ceremony on May 11: Like, tag, and share photos on the Spring 2018 CHHS Facebook album. Download photos from the Spring 2018 CHHS Flickr album.

Fall 2017 CHHS Undergraduate Commencement Ceremony on Dec. 16: Like, tag, and share photos on the Fall 2017 CHHS Facebook album. Download photos from the Fall 2017 CHHS Flickr album.

View webcasts of prior commencement and commissioning ceremonies at CSU’s Commencement website.

Beginning in May 2025, Colorado State University will host a single University-wide commencement ceremony each spring at Canvas Stadium. Additionally, departments or academic units will host their own recognition events during which graduates’ names will be read and diploma covers issued.

Please visit CSU’s Spring 2025 commencement website for information on future ceremonies.