May Graduates: Upcoming University Deadlines
Who Received This Email?
We sent this email at 7 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 23, 2026, toÌýstudents who were enrolled in Spring 2026 classes and were also one of the following:
- An undergraduate studentÌýwith more than 100 total in-progress credit hours (includingÌýtransfer credit)
- A graduate studentÌýwith more than 10 total in-progress credit hours (including transfer credit)
- A third-year law student
Dear [first],
Do you intend to graduate in May? If so, please make note of these upcoming campuswide graduation dates and deadlines.
Sunday, March 1
- Graduate &ÌýMBAÌýstudents: Last day to (11:59 p.m.).
Wednesday, April 1
- All students: Last day to to get your name in the 2025–26 commencement program (11:59 p.m.).
- Law students: Last day to (11:59 p.m.).
Saturday, April 25
- Undergrads: Last day to (11:59 p.m.).
Friday, May 2
- Degrees are conferred.
- Commencement ceremony begins at 8:30 a.m. on Folsom Field. See Spring CommencementÌýfor details.
Thursday, May 1–Sunday, May 3
- Colleges, schools, departments and programs host virtual recognition ceremonies. See spring recognition ceremonies for details.
For step-by-step instructions on how to submit a graduation application, see Graduation & Commencement.
Office of the Registrar | University of Colorado Boulder
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