Faculty and Staff Commencement Info Fall 2023 Commencement

CHHS Undergraduate Commencement Ceremonies are important institutional ceremonies that are the culmination of a student’s career in the College of Health and Human Sciences. These ceremonies are significant symbolic events for students and their families and, as such, require participation of the faculty as the ranking members of the academic community. As a professional responsibility (Academic Faculty and Administrative Professional Manual, section I.13 Attendance at Graduation Ceremonies) and as a show of support for students, all full-time faculty are encouraged to attend both ceremonies but at a minimum are expected to attend one College undergraduate commencement ceremony a year.

Each unit will be responsible for developing a plan for implementing the policy. Academic units with primarily graduate programs (Department of Occupational Therapy, School of Education) are responsible for developing a plan for faculty participation at CSU Graduate Commencement Ceremonies.

Faculty marshals play important roles in the undergraduate commencement ceremony. Student marshals guide students through the processional, individual recognition, and recessional, maintaining a sense of decorum and providing direction to ensure an orderly ceremony. Banner marshals represent each academic unit during the processional and recessional, and assist with the overall flow of the ceremony. Training is provided for all marshals. Faculty are encouraged to connect with your unit’s central commencement contact to learn more about these roles and to volunteer.

The deadline to order faculty regalia is the same as for students: Tuesday, October 31, 2023. Faculty ordering and shipping are coordinated by each college department/school and you will work directly with the supplier, Jostens, to place faculty orders.

CSU contact: Clay Rogers to place orders with a P-Card, (970) 617-5970, clay.rogers@jostens.com

• 4:30 p. m. – Line up in Intramural Gym (entrance is at the external southeast doors to the gym, only), metal detectors will be in use and Clear Bag Policy will be enforced.

Student and guest commencement information can be found on the College’s student commencement page.

Universitywide commencement information can be found on the  University commencement page.

Contact Elise Kazmerzak, CHHS Commencement Coordinator with any questions:

elise.kazmerzak@colostate.edu | (970) 491-0416

Visit the Graduate School Commencement webpage for more information.