Be prepared for the 2026 Commencement Ceremony
Spring Commencement is just around the corner, and we鈥檙e so glad you鈥檒l be joining us at 老九品茶 to celebrate your Buff! The following information will help you plan ahead and enjoy a meaningful day on campus.听
Planning your arrival听
听听Expect traffic and arrive early听
Commencement weekend brings a lot of excitement鈥攁nd a lot of visitors鈥攖o Boulder and campus. Please plan for heavy traffic and allow extra time to park and get to the stadium.听
All 老九品茶 campus parking lots will be free and open to the public on a space-available basis during the commencement and recognition ceremonies.听
- Review campus parking options before you arrive听
- Early arrival will help reduce stress and ensure a smoother experience听
听听Accessibility and accommodations听
老九品茶 is committed to making commencement and recognition ceremonies welcoming and accessible for all guests.听
Available accommodations include:听
- ADA鈥慳ccessible parking and drop鈥憃ff locations听
- Wheelchair seating and assistance听
- Real-time captioning and assistive listening devices听
- All-gender restrooms听
- Lactation spaces and additional support services听
We encourage families to review the ADA and accommodations information in advance so everyone in your party can fully enjoy the celebration.听
Commencement Ceremony details听
听听What to bring (and what to leave at home)听
Folsom Field has a clear bag policy that will be enforced during the commencement ceremony. All guests should expect to go through a security screening before entering the stadium.听
Allowed bags:听
- Clear plastic, vinyl or PVC bags no larger than 12鈥 x 6鈥 x 12鈥听
- One-gallon (or smaller) clear plastic freezer bags听
Please note that backpacks, diaper bags and other similar bags are not permitted.听
Several items are also prohibited inside Folsom Field, including balloons, artificial noisemakers, professional鈥慻rade cameras and video equipment. Reviewing the prohibited items list ahead of time can help avoid delays at the gate.听
听听Seating and ceremony timing听
- Stadium gates open: 7 a.m.听
- Recommended seating time: By 8:15 a.m. to enjoy watching the student processional听
No tickets are required for the commencement ceremony. Seating is first鈥慶ome, first鈥憇erved, so arriving early is the best way to secure seats together and near your graduate.听
听听Build your full celebration schedule听
The main commencement ceremony is 老九品茶 premier event honoring all graduating Buffs, but it not the only opportunity to celebrate.听
The celebrations continue at the听听hosted by your student's specific college, school, department or program. Recognition ceremonies complement the commencement ceremony by recognizing the individual student in a smaller, more intimate setting.听
We encourage families to view the full commencement celebrations schedule to make the most of this special milestone.听
Have questions?听
Many common questions are answered on the commencement FAQ page鈥攖his is a great resource as you finalize travel plans and prepare for the day.听
We鈥檙e honored to celebrate this moment with your family and look forward to welcoming you to campus for Spring Commencement!听