COMMENCEMENT PARKING AND ARRIVAL INFORMATION

• Graduates should arrive to the grad-staging area by 7:30 a.m.
• Graduates must take the Troy Avenue exit to access the drop-off location (grad cap on map) and the self-park parking lot (2 on map)

ACADEMIC HONOR CORDS

There are three levels of University (baccalaureate degree only) scholastic honors at graduation: summa cum laude, magna cum laude, and cum laude. A minimum of 60 semester credits for all catalogs must be earned at CSU Pueblo for a student to be considered for these honors. Remedial courses, credit within Academic Renewal, and credit by examination cannot be included in the required 60-semester credits.

Honors Levels & Requirements:

Summa Cum Laude

A minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.900 is required.  

Magna Cum Laude

A minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.750 is required.

Cum Laude 

A minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.500 is required.

Honors will be announced at the commencement ceremony for those who may reasonably anticipate them; however, this is not a guarantee of receiving honors. The reading of cum laude status for degree candidates is based on the grade point averages achieved at the beginning of the student’s final term. The official honor awarded, based on the final grade point average and hours earned in residence, will be noted on the student’s diploma and transcript.

Academic honors cords can be picked up on Friday, May 12th, between 9 am and 5 pm in the OSC lobby or the morning of Commencement before 8 am at the graduate staging area (a map will be sent with pre-arrival information the week of Commencement).

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS?

I reserved tickets for my guests do I need to do anything else to be able to walk in the ceremony?

No, if you reserved your guest tickets and completed the questions during checkout you do not need to do anything else to reserve your seat.

How do I access my guest tickets?

If you did not receive an email with your guest tickets you can log back into your account at www.csupuebloevents.com and click on your orders to access your tickets.

Can I decorate my cap?

Yes! you can decorate your cap as long as it does not contain any vulgar language or imagery.

How long will the ceremony last?

We are planning for a three-hour ceremony ending at 11:30 a.m.

How do I reserve handicapped tickets?

You do not need to reserve different tickets for handicapped-accessible seating. Accessible seating is available in the top row of the entire stadium, your guest just needs to let the ushers know upon entry. We will also have seating available in the Occhiato Student Center Ballroom with a live feed of the ceremony if you have guests who would prefer to sit indoors.

I require special accommodations for the ceremony; who do I contact?

If you require accommodations for the ceremony as a graduate, email gena.alfonso@csupueblo.edu.

Where do I park?

Parking information for graduates and guests will be sent via email and text the week prior to Commencement and will be available in the OSC Lobby on May 12th when you pick up honors cords. You will receive a parking pass on May 12th and via email.

Should I wear really high heels for the ceremony?

Okay, nobody really asked this, but it's important information. You will have to walk a bit to get to the field from the staging area and down a hill. It is a good idea to wear shoes that you will be able to walk in.

Other questions?

Check the Registrar's website or Commencement website first, and if you still have questions, email commencement@csupueblo.edu.

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