COMMENCEMENT WEEK

Monday, May 8, 2023

Graduation Packet Pickup will take place this Friday, May 12th, in the Occhiato Student Center Lobby from 9 am-5 pm. Graduation packets include your name card (used at Commencement for name announcers to read your name and academic honors as you cross the stage), academic honors cords (if you meet qualifications), parking passes, and parking information.

You are encouraged to pick up this information on the 12th to avoid having to arrive earlier on Commencement day; however, if you cannot make it on the 12th to pick up your packet, they will be available at the graduate staging area. Graduates must have a parking pass, if you do not pick up your packet on the 12th, text your name and parking to 719-435-4646 and you will be sent a digital pass. The graduate staging area will be at Villa Bella Expeditionary Elementary School (indicated by the graduation cap on the map).

No early pickup of packets will be available.

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COMMENCEMENT PARKING AND ARRIVAL INFORMATION

• Graduates should arrive at 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)
• Graduates must have a parking pass; if you cannot pick it up on Friday, May 12th, text your name and parking to 719-435-4646, and we will send you a digital parking pass. Hard copies will be available at Grad Packet pickup.
• Water and access to indoor restrooms will be available for graduates in the staging area.
• If you are picking up your honors cords and name card the morning of Commencement (not on the 12th), you should plan to arrive at 7:15 a.m.
• Allow time for parking and walking to the staging area if you are not being dropped off.
• Do not bring personal belongings that cannot be carried on you. There will be no place to store your belongings.
• Do not leave valuables in your vehicle. We are not responsible for lost or stolen items.

GUEST PARKING

We are excited to welcome the guests of our graduates to campus this Saturday. Parking for guests is available in parking lots A-G, indicated on the map. ADA-accessible shuttles will be available in all parking lots. We do recommend arriving early to allow time to make your way to the stadium. Gates to the stadium will open at 7:30 a.m. Guests do not need a parking permit to park in lots A-G.

ADA ACCESSIBLE PARKING

Guests with handicapped parking plates or placards who wish to view the ceremony at the stadium should take the Troy Avenue exit and park in the parking lot to the west of the stadium (click here for map). You must have a plate or placard to park in this area. If you wish to view the live feed of the ceremony from the Occhiato Student Center Ballroom, park in lot G on the map above (or click here for map).

CELEBRATE! COMMENCEMENT AFTER PARTY

Join us on campus following Commencement for free food, giveaways, live music, building tours, selfie stations, and mimosas! Meet the Commencement speaker, Dana Perino, between noon and 12:45 p.m. in the Occhiato Student Center Ballroom foyer.

Show off your campus to your family and friends!

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.

STADIUM INFORMATION

• Colorado State University Pueblo is a smoke-free and vape-free campus. No smoking or vaping is allowed in campus buildings or in campus parking lots.
• To ensure the safety and security of all guests, degree candidates and staff are subject to search upon entry and will pass through a security checkpoint.
• Water and other concession items will be available for purchase inside the stadium.
• Animals are not allowed in the Thunderbowl unless they are service animals.
• All guests should be seated 15 minutes prior to the start of the ceremony.
• No bags, backpacks, or purses are allowed in the stadium. Clear 12x12x6 stadium bags are allowed inside. Diaper bags may be carried in but are subject to a security search.
• Small clutch bags, approximately the size of a hand, with or without a handle or strap, can be taken into the arena in addition to a clear bag. Exceptions will also be made for medically necessary items after a proper search.
• Small umbrellas are allowed to provide shade and shelter for inclement weather.
• Strollers will not be allowed into the stadium bleachers, but a stroller parking area will be available to leave your stroller during the ceremony.
• Following the ceremony, we appreciate your patience as shuttle departures to the satellite parking areas and after-party locations may be delayed due to the large volume of guests departing and arriving at the same time.
• Shuttle services will begin at 6:30 a.m. Shuttles will run continuously, with the last shuttle departing the stadium at 1 p.m.
• Empty, refillable water bottles are allowed, and hydration stations will be available to fill water bottles inside the stadium. You may also bring one sealed bottle of water per guest into the stadium. No cases of water or outside food or beverage are allowed.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS?

How do I access the live feed of the ceremony?

The live feed of the ceremony will be shown at www.csupueblo.edu on Commencement Day.

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 and accessible 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.

If 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.

Should I wear really high heels for the ceremony?

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.

What if it rains or the weather is bad?

Keep an eye on the weather forecast and plan accordingly, as you would for a sporting event. The Commencement inclement weather plan can be found here.

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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