December Graduates: Upcoming University Deadlines (Targeted Message)
Who Received This Email?
We sent this email at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 24, 2026, toÌýstudents who were enrolled in Fall 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 December? If so, please make note of these upcoming campuswide graduation dates and deadlines.
Thursday, Oct. 1
- Graduate & MBA students: Last day to (11:59 p.m.).
Sunday, Nov. 1
- Law students: Last day to (11:59 p.m.).
Friday, Dec. 4
- Undergrads: Last day to (11:59 p.m.).
Friday, Dec. 11
- Fall 2026 degrees are conferred. The university commencement ceremonyÌýoccurs in May and fall graduates are invited to participate. Many colleges, schools, departments and programs also hold winter recognition ceremonies in December.
Undergrads, graduate and MBA students may purchase undergraduate regalia from the CU Book Store in-store during store hours or online at any time.
For step-by-step instructions on how to submit a graduation application, see Graduation & Commencement.
Office of the Registrar | University of Colorado Boulder
303-492-6970 | diplomas@colorado.edu