Art & Art History Department Graduation Ceremony

The 2026 University of Colorado commencement and Art & Art History Department recognition ceremony

The university commencement ceremony will take place at Folsom Field on Saturday, May 2, 8:30 a.m. -11:00 a.m.Ìý

All graduates march in with their colleges and are grouped by major. Details on this event and all important information about the official application processes for graduation can be found HERE

You are also invited to march in the Art and Art History Spring Recognition Ceremony

Saturday, May 2, 2026, from 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Location: Visual Arts Complex (VAC) Plaza (outdoors, under a tent)
1085 18th Street, Boulder CO Reception will follow the ceremony from 2 - 3 p.m.Ìý
°ä´Ç²Ô³Ù²¹³¦³Ù: J±ð²¹²Ô G´Ç±ô»å²õ³Ù±ð¾±²Ô, jean.goldstein@colorado.edu

The Art & Art History Department Spring Recognition Ceremony is a smaller gathering where we welcome families and friends of our seventy to eighty graduates. Each graduate is recognized by name on stage. While no R.S.V.P. is required, we encourage you to arrive early to secure a seat within the outdoor tented area. The check-in table will open at noon. The Visual Arts Center and the Museum of Art will be open during this time, offering families a chance to see exhibitions of student work.

AAH graduation

Ìý

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, all registered graduates (Spring 26/Summer 26) will be included in the ceremony program and can march.Ìý

Need to register?ÌýÌýCLICK HERE

The AAH Spring ceremony begins at 1 p.m. on Saturday, May 2.Ìý Arrive early. Graduates will need to check in at the front table set up outside in the VAC Plaza and then take a seat to prepare for the line up and ceremony.

No RSVPs are required. We have reserved seats for all graduating students.Ìý Family and friends are invited to attend as well.ÌýCome early to get those seats in the tented area.

Regalia is not a requirement in the AAH ceremony, but if you want to purchase it you can.Ìý

The Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØBookstore sells regaliaÌý

There will be a department photographer taking photos of each student who walks on stage.Ìý ÌýÌý

She will be available for more photo ops after the ceremony.

The Euclid Ave parking garage, located under the CASE Building and lot 204 are the closest lots to The Visual Arts Complex (VAC).ÌýThe VAC is located one building north of the Euclid Ave. parking garage/CASE Building.

LINK TO PARKING INSTRUCTIONS

Check the official   closer to the date for the most up-to-date information.