Cultural and Affinity Commencement Celebrations
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The Alumni Association partners with student and alumni groups and the Center for Cultural Connections & Community (The Center) to host graduation celebrations recognizing students' accomplishments in the CU Boulder community.
These programs are open to all CU Boulder students and do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex age, disability, creed, religion, veteran status, marital status, political affiliation, political philosophy, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression in accordance with state, federal, and Regent law.
Stoles, Cords and Academic DressÌý
In addition to the now-traditional caps and gowns worn at commencement, you may wear stoles, cords and sashes to represent communities, clubs and organizations you are a part of at CU Boulder.ÌýRead the complete list of commencement regalia and contact the corresponding unit to learn more.
Registration for Cultural and Affinity Commencement Celebrations and relevant stoles will be live March 2026.Ìý
Save the Date: Tuesday, April 21, 2026
5—7 p.m.
Koenig Alumni Center
*Plus AAPI Grad Stole pick up
Hosted by the Alumni Association, the Center for Cultural Connections & Community and the Center for Student Involvement
Save the Date: Saturday, May 2, 2026
3—5 p.m.
Koenig Alumni Center
Hosted by the Alumni Association, the Center for Cultural Connections & Community and the Center for African and African American Studies (CAAAS)
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Save the date: Monday, April 20, 2026
11 a.m.—2 p.m.
Koenig Alumni Center
In partnership with the ³Ô¹ÏÍø’s Office and the Office of First-Generation Programs and Enrichment
Save the Date: Friday, May 1, 2026Ìý
6—8 p.m.Ìý
Koenig Alumni Center
Hosted by the Alumni Association
Save the Date: Saturday, May 2, 2026
12—2 p.m.
Koenig Alumni Center
Hosted by the Alumni Association and the Center for Cultural Connections & Community
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Save the Date: Sunday, May 3, 2026
1—3 p.m.
Koenig Alumni Center
Hosted by the Alumni Association, the Pride Office, and the LGBTQ Studies Program
Save the Date: Saturday, May 2, 2026
6—8 p.m.
Koenig Alumni Center
Hosted by the Alumni Association, the Center for Cultural Connections & Community, and the Center for Native American and Indigenous Studies (CNAIS)