Graduation Dates and Deadlines
Here, you will find key dates to help you stay on track, like when you need to make any name changes that will appear in the commencement program. Keep in mind that name changes require legal documents and must be submitted by the deadline, along with the proper form. Make sure to follow these deadlines so everything is correct and ready for your graduation celebration! If you have any questions, you can also email the Office of the Registrar for help.
We hope you are getting excited to celebrate your achievements! Commencement is our opportunity to celebrate you. For more information about Commencement, visit our Commencement page.
Important Dates and Deadlines
Bank of Colorado Arena at Butler-Hancock Athletic Center
Saturday, December 13, 2025
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April 7, 2025 |
Fall 2025 Undergraduate Graduation Application opens. |
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September 29, 2025 |
Applications for graduation must be accepted/approved by this date in order to have your name printed in the Commencement program. |
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October 2, 2025 |
Commencement Fair 2:00 to 5:00 pm Commencement Fair Site Cap and Gowns will be available at the Fair! |
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October 7, 2025 |
Commencement Fair Deadline for any Name Changes to be reflected in Commencement program. |
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November 3, 2025 9:59 p.m. MST |
for Fall 2025 ceremony. |
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TBD |
Deadline at 11:59 p.m. MDT for ticket request with initial allotment of up to 6 tickets/graduating student. |
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November 24, 2025 9:59 p.m. MST |
Deadline for expedited Fall 2025 cap and gown order (Home Ship only) |
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November 16, 2025 |
Applications for graduation must be accepted/approved by this date in order to have your name appear in the digital program. |
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December 11, 2025 |
Cap and Gown Pick up (Campus Recreation Center) 5:00 to 7:00 pm |
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December 12, 2025 |
Cap and Gown Pick up (Campus Recreation Center) 10:00 am to 5:00 pm |
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December 12, 2025 |
Deadline to have Fall 2025 undergraduate application submitted. |
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December 13, 2025 |
Undergraduate Commencement |
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December 17, 2025 |
All grades, including those for final semester, are due. |
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January 6, 2026 |
Official transcripts from other institutions with all final grades must be received by the Office of the Registrar no later than 5 p.m. If your transcript is received after this date, you will be considered a tentative Spring 2026 graduate. |
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January 6, 2026 |
The final deadline for all course adjustments, test scores, portfolios, recitals, grades, graduation application, and any other outstanding graduation requirements for Fall 2025 tentative graduates. Tentative Fall 2025 graduates who are not meeting all their requirements by the deadline will be considered a tentative Spring 2026 graduate. |
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January 20, 2026 |
Fall 2025 degrees will be conferred (verified by the Office of the Registrar) on January 20, 2026. Transcripts will be available after January 20, 2026 and will show a graduation date of December 13, 2025. |
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February 10, 2026 |
Diplomas available with final degree. |
Bank of Colorado Arena at Butler-Hancock Athletic Center
Saturday, May 9, 2026
Note: Summer 2026 candidates are invited to participate in the Spring 2025 Commencement Ceremony.
| November 10, 2025 |
Spring 2026 Undergraduate Graduation Application opens. |
| February 27, 2026 |
Ticket request details emailed at 5 p.m. to students who have applied for graduation. (Tentative – pending Approval) |
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March 3, 2026 |
Commencement Fair 2:00 to 5:00 pm Commencement Fair Site Cap and Gowns will be available at the Fair! |
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March 4, 2026 |
Commencement Fair 11:00 am to 2:00 pm Commencement Fair Site Virtual Fair 5:00 to 6:00 pm Commencement Fair Site Cap and Gowns will be available at the Fair! |
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March 8, 2026 |
Applications for graduation must be accepted/approved by this date in order to have your name printed in the Commencement program. |
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March 15, 2026 5:00pm |
Deadline for any name changes to be reflected in Commencement program. (For those that met the above deadline). |
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March 30, 2026 |
Deadline at 11:59 p.m. MDT for ticket request with initial allotment of up to 6 tickets/graduating student. (Tentative – pending Approval) |
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March 31, 2026 |
Availability of additional tickets emailed at 5 p.m. to students who have applied for graduation. (Dependent upon number of tickets requested by Monday, March 30 deadline.) (Tentative – pending Approval) |
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April 3, 2026 (9:59 pm MST) |
Deadline to order cap and gown. See Commencement site for order information. |
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April 20, 2026 |
Applications for graduation must be accepted/approved by this date in order to have your name appear in the digital program. |
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April 26, 2026 |
Deadline for any name changes to be reflected in Digital Commencement program. (For those that met the above deadline). |
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May 1, 2026 |
If a final allotment of tickets remains available, this will be emailed to students who have applied for graduation. (Dependent upon number of tickets requested by April 30.) This potential final allotment is not guaranteed. (Tentative – pending Approval) |
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May 7, 2026 |
Cap and Gown Pick up. Recreation Center, Small Gym 3 pm to 6 pm. |
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May 8, 2026 |
Final ticket request deadline at noon MDT, based on ticket availability. (Tentative – pending Approval) |
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May 8, 2026 |
Cap and Gown Pick up. Recreation Center, Small Gym 10 am to 5 pm. |
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May 8, 2026 |
Deadline to have Spring 2026 undergraduate application submitted. |
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May 9, 2026 |
Undergraduate Commencement |
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May 13, 2026 |
All grades including those for final semester are due. |
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May 27, 2026 |
Official transcripts from other institutions with all final grades must be received by the Office of the Registrar (Please send those official transcripts to transfereval@unco.edu) no later than 5 p.m.
If your transcript is received after this date, you will be considered a tentative Summer 2026 graduate. |
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May 27, 2026 |
The final deadline for all course adjustments, test scores, portfolios, recitals, grades, and any other outstanding graduation requirements for Spring 2026 tentative graduates.
Tentative Spring 2026 graduates who are not meeting all their requirements by the deadline will be considered a tentative Summer 2026 graduate. |
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June 15, 2026 |
Spring degrees will be conferred (verified by the Office of the Registrar) on June 16, 2025. Transcripts will be available after June 15, 2026 and will show a graduation date of May 9, 2026. |
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June 29, 2026 |
Diplomas available with degree. |
Bank of Colorado Arena at Butler-Hancock Athletic Center
Saturday, May 9, 2026
Note: Summer 2026 candidates are invited to participate in the Spring 2026 Commencement Ceremony.
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November 10, 2025 |
Summer 2026 Undergraduate Graduation Application opens. |
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February 18, 2026 |
Commencement Fair 2:00 to 5:00 pm Commencement Fair Site Cap and Gowns will be available at the Fair! |
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February 19, 2026 |
Commencement Fair 11:00 am to 2:00 pm Commencement Fair Site Virtual Fair 5:00 to 6:00 pm Commencement Fair Site Cap and Gowns will be available at the Fair! |
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February 27, 2026 |
Ticket request details emailed at 5 p.m. to students who have applied for graduation. (Tentative – pending Approval) |
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March 8, 2026 |
Applications for graduation must be accepted/approved by this date in order to have your name printed in the program. |
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March 15, 2026 5:00pm |
Deadline for any name changes to be reflected in Commencement program. (For those that met the above deadline). |
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March 30, 2026 |
Deadline at 11:59 p.m. MDT for ticket request with initial allotment of up to 6 tickets/graduating student. (Tenative – pending Approval) |
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March 31, 2026 |
Availability of additional tickets emailed at 5 p.m. to students who have applied for graduation. (Dependent upon number of tickets requested by Monday, March 30 deadline.) (Tenative – pending Approval) |
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April 3, 2026 (9:59 pm MST) |
Deadline to order cap and gown. See Commencement site for order information. |
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April 20, 2026 |
Applications for graduation must be accepted/approved by this date in order to have your name appear in the digital program. |
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April 26, 2026 |
Deadline for any name changes to be reflected in Digital Commencement program. (For those that met the above deadline). |
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May 1, 2026 |
If a final allotment of tickets remains available, this will be emailed to students who have applied for graduation. (Dependent upon number of tickets requested by April 30.) This potential final allotment is not guaranteed. (Tentative – pending Approval) |
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May 7, 2026 |
Cap and Gown Pick up. Recreation Center, Small Gym 2 pm to 7 pm. |
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May 8, 2026 |
Final ticket request deadline at Noon MDT, based on ticket availability. (Tentative – pending Approval) |
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May 8, 2026 |
Cap and Gown Pick up. Recreation Center, Small Gym 10 am to 5 pm. |
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May 9, 2026 |
Undergraduate Commencement |
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August 7, 2026 |
Deadline to have Summer 2026 undergraduate application submitted. |
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August 12, 2026 |
All grades including those for final semester are due. |
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August 26, 2026 |
The final Deadline for all course adjustments, test scores, portfolios, recitals, grades, and any other outstanding graduation requirements for Summer 2026 tentative graduates. Tentative Summer 2026 graduates who are not meeting all their requirements by the deadline will be considered a tentative Fall 2026 graduate. |
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August 27, 2026 |
Official transcripts from other institutions with all final grades must be received by the Office of the Registrar (please send official transcripts to transfereval@unco.edu) no later than 5 p.m. If your transcripts is received after this date, you will be considered a tentative Fall 2025 graduate. |
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September 8, 2026 |
Summer degrees will be conferred (verified by the Office of the Registrar) on September 8, 2026. Transcripts will be available after September 8, 2026 and will show a graduation date of August 9, 2026. |
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September 21, 2026 |
Diplomas available with degree. |