Fall 2022 Commencement
The University of Northern Colorado will hold Fall Commencement on December 9-10, 2022.
Undergraduate Students Graduate Students Guests Faculty & Staff
Prepare for the Ceremonies
Please keep these deadlines in mind if you plan to participate in the ceremonies.
Program
November 20
Apply for graduation and appear in the digital ceremony program.
Share Your Story
November 23
Share your UNC story to be featured in an upcoming news story.
Regalia
December 8 (4-7 PM)
December 9 (10 AM - 5 PM)
Pick up regalia or place last-minute orders with Herff-Jones at Campus Recreation Center Auxiliary Gym
Fall Commencement Ceremonies
Doors open one hour prior to each ceremony for guest seating. Graduates should arrive for check in and lineup at least 45 minutes prior to the ceremony start.
Friday, December 9, 2022
Campus Commons Performance Hall (Map)
Doctoral Candidates
7:00 p.m.
All doctoral candidates
Saturday, December 10, 2022
Bank of Colorado Arena (Map)
College of Education and Behavioral Sciences
9:00 a.m.
Bachelor's and master's and specialist's candidates
College of Natural and Health Sciences
College of Performing and Visual Arts
12:30 p.m.
Bachelor's and master's candidates
College of Humanities and Social Sciences
Kenneth W. Monfort College of Business
3:00 p.m.
Bachelor's and master's candidates
Graduate Check-in & Lineup
All graduates should arrive at least 45 minutes before their ceremony start time to pick up their reader card and line up for the procession. Please leave personal items with family or friends.
The procession leaves the lineup area before the ceremony start time.
Friday Doctoral Ceremony
Doctoral candidates will line up in the Rehearsal Room behind the Performance Hall.
Staff and signage will provide directions.
Saturday Ceremonies
Bachelor's, Master's and Specialist's candidates will line up in the Recreation Center
southeast of Bank of Colorado Arena.
Guest Information
UNC parking lots around campus are open and complimentary to the public during Commencement weekend. Parking permits are not required. Guests are asked to use official university parking lots and not park in private residential areas near campus. Campus Parking Map
There are a number of accessible parking spaces reserved for vehicles that display the appropriate state-issued hang tags or license plates.
Recommended parking lots for Friday: Lot C, with overflow into Lots B and E.
Recommended parking for Saturday: Lots M, L and Y, with overflow into Lots B, D, and E.
Doors open one hour prior to each ceremony and tickets are not required to attend the ceremonies. Seating will be first come, first served. Accessible seating is available for all ceremonies.
Guests may find lodging and dining options through UNC tourism partner Visit Greeley.
Cap Decoration
You may decorate your cap however you like as long as it does not include anything inappropriate or prevent others from participating in the ceremony.
Photos
Each graduate has a portrait taken in front of a green screen at the side of the stage and a photo taken on the stage with your diploma cover or during hooding. You will receive an email when your proofs are ready and you can choose whether to purchase photos at that point.
Accommodations
If there may be barriers to accessing any commencement events and you need to request disability accommodations contact the Disability Resource Center with any questions you may have by phone 970-351-2289 or email DRC@unco.edu.
Additional Questions
Visit the FAQ page for answers to additional information about security, weather, where to stay in Greeley, and other questions.
Walking in a Future Ceremony
We know how special it is to cross the commencement stage, so the university is providing
the opportunity for graduates to cross the stage in a ceremony that may differ from
their graduation date.
Tell the Alumni Association you’d like walk in a later ceremony and they’ll coordinate the details.
Save the Date for Spring 2023 Ceremonies: May 5-6, 2023
Regalia rental and student speaker applications will open in February for the spring ceremonies.
