Frequently Asked Questions

The university is planning for Commencement 2027 on Monday, May 24, Tuesday, May 25, and Wednesday, May 26. The dates are expected to be finalized and posted on the commencement website in early November. 

Our planning process for commencement has been guided by the goal of holding an event that is celebratory, well-coordinated, safe and welcoming for our graduates, guests, faculty and staff. We recognize that changes may affect students and families in different ways, and we are committed to communicating the details of commencement with clarity and transparency. Holding the ceremonies on May 24-26 avoids conflicts with Finals Week. It also ensures the university has the staffing and resources to support successful operations of the ceremonies and provide a meaningful experience for graduates and guests. The weekday ceremony schedule is a practice that the majority of other CSU campuses have adopted.

The ceremonies will begin with the traditional processional of graduates, faculty, and university leaders. The program includes brief remarks by the university president, college dean, McPhee Award student recipient and honorary doctorate recipient, if applicable. Fewer speakers reflect student survey response indicating their preference for shorter ceremonies. All graduates will have the opportunity to cross the stage with their name read aloud and be recognized on the video screen. At the end of the ceremony, students will join in the final turning of the tassel. All ceremonies will be recorded on video and livestreamed online. 

We recognize the importance of commencement traditions for our graduates and guests. For 2027, the ceremonies will begin with the traditional processional of graduates, faculty, and university leaders.

Graduates will receive up to 6 tickets in the first round of ticket distribution. A second distribution will allow graduates to request additional tickets. The exact number of additional tickets will be determined by availability in each ceremony and may vary by ceremony. Student registration for tickets will open in spring 2027. 

For the 2027 ceremonies, bachelor’s and master’s degree candidates will wear green gowns to showcase Bronco pride. Official regalia will be available through the Bronco Bookstore and will be the same price point as last year’s regalia. More information about gowns, grad packs and other Commencement materials will be available on the Commencement website when details are finalized.

Yes, a digital commencement program will be available via the commencement website.  At the event, guests will be able to scan a QR code to view the digital program.

Yes, all the ceremonies will be recorded and livestreamed. The Commencement website will include links to the videos.