Graduation

Every year, fall graduation ceremonies are held in DecemberÌýand spring graduation ceremonies are held in May, shortlyÌýfollowing the end of each semester. While students canÌýcomplete their degrees during summer semester, there is noÌýsummer graduation ceremony. Students who graduate in summerÌýand would like to participate in a graduation ceremony mustÌýarrange to do so during the spring or fall ceremonies.ÌýStudents who wish to graduate with a master's or doctoral degree must file their intent to graduate, their title, andÌýsubmit successful defense paperwork and, if applicable, theirÌýthesis or dissertation in the format requested from theÌýGraduate School. More info on deadlines and criteria.

The main graduation ceremony is typically scheduled in theÌýmorning at Folsom Field. for more information on thisÌýceremony.

Sociology Department Graduation Information

Master's and Doctoral Students

Master’s and doctoral students wear regalia purchased online fromÌý.

The regalia set includes the gown, hood, cap/tam, tassel and is yours to keep.Ìý The deadline toÌýÌýis 11:59 p.m. MT on Thursday, March 31st.Ìý

  • Regalia for Master's students consists of a keepsake master’s gown, hood lined with CU school colors and velvet trim denoting field of study, mortarboard cap, and a black tassel.ÌýÌý
    $46.22 (plus tax and shipping)
  • Regalia for Doctoral students consists of a keepsake doctoral gown, hood linked with CU School colors and velvet trim denoting field of study, tam, and a gold tassel.
    $67.90 (plus tax and shipping)

Please viewÌýÌýfor details on additional products available.Ìý

If you wish toÌýpurchase custom fine quality regaliaÌýto have it for future use, you mayÌýÌýor contact Jostens Customer Service: 800-854-7464; Clay Rogers 970-617-5970.Ìý Custom fine quality orders must be placed by Thursday, March 31st at 11:59 p.m. MT in order to arrive prior to the Spring 2022 ceremonies.

Have more questions?Ìý Check out theÌýSpring Ceremony Commencement SiteÌýif you still have questions, emailÌýbrigitte.sellinger@colorado.eduÌý