Know before you go: Commencement 2024
Soon, the class of 2024 will celebrate the end of their academic journey at 蜜桃传媒破解版下载. We鈥檙e excited to welcome family members and friends to participate in this significant moment for our Buffs. Here are some things to know and final reminders for attending the Commencement Ceremony on May 9.听
Arrive early听
No tickets are required for the ceremony, so early arrival guarantees you the best seating. The stadium gates open at 7 a.m., and we recommend that you are in your seat by 8:15 a.m. to watch the student processional enter the stadium. Learn more about seating in Folsom Field.听
Review parking and transportation details听
Arriving early also allows you plenty of time to find parking and get to the stadium. Visitors can expect heavy traffic while traveling to Boulder, in the city and around campus.听听
All campus parking lots will be open for public parking. Visitors can park on campus for no charge on the days of commencement and recognition ceremonies, including the pay-to-park lots. Free Buff Bus service will be available on the day of Commencement to shuttle families and guests to and from campus parking lots and Folsom Field.听听
Learn more about parking and transportation for Commencement, including ADA accessibility parking, accessible drop-off areas and more. Easily find your way around during Commencement with our interactive Campus Map.听
Know what to bring (and not bring)听
- A clear bag: Folsom Field has a听听that will be enforced for Commencement. Bags that are clear plastic, vinyl or PVC and do not exceed 12鈥 x 6鈥 x 12鈥 will be allowed.听听
- Weather-appropriate attire: Colorado weather in May can be unpredictable. No matter the weather, Commencement will happen at Folsom Field. All guests are encouraged to pay attention to the weather forecast and dress accordingly.听
- An empty water bottle: You may bring an empty, non-disposable plastic water bottle to fill in the stadium if it is 51 ounces or smaller.听
Umbrellas, balloons, professional-grade video and camera equipment, artificial noisemakers and other items are not permitted. Review Folsom Field鈥檚听.
Make a plan with your student in advance听
A large crowd will exit the stadium after the ceremony and cell phone coverage can be unpredictable. Decide in advance where you will meet your graduate to avoid confusion. As you make post-ceremony plans, leave time to find your graduate, take photos and navigate to your听student鈥檚 recognition ceremony听if it is being held the same day.听
Get last-minute updates听
Check these resources for information and last-minute updates, such as weather advisories:听听
- 蜜桃传媒破解版下载 social media channels (,听,听)听听
- 听Families and guests can opt into 蜜桃传媒破解版下载 Alerts messaging by texting 鈥淐UGRAD鈥 to 67283. Guest subscribers will automatically be unsubscribed after commencement week.听
- Commencement page听
- Recognition ceremonies page听
Share your experience 听
We want to celebrate your student with you! Add #ForeverBuffs wherever you post on social media for the chance to be featured on the video boards at Folsom Field and on the Commencement livestream.听