Commencement Ceremonies
Fall 2009 | Spring 2010 | Summer 2010
For information on the City of Greeley and accomodations,
please visit the Visitors Bureau.
General Commencement Information
- Doors will open one hour before the ceremony.
- Seating is available on a first-come basis.
- The ceremony will be approximately two hours.
- Tickets are NOT required for admission.
Cap and Gown Ordering
Students who have applied to graduate will receive a post card with Cap and Gown ordering information. Cap and gowns may be ordered during the graduation fair at Barnes and Noble in the University Center. Please see your specific graduation term for details of dates and times. If you need to order after the graduation fair, please visit www.herffjones.com/college/graduation to order your regalia and announcements on line. Specific questions about orders may be addressed to the vendor, Unique Recognition, at 970-663-2668.
Photographer
The University has contracted with GradTrak® Graduation Images to take a variety of pictures of each graduate during the ceremony. You have no obligation to use this service.
- You will receive a free passport-sized digital proof of this photo on an order card within 5-7 days following the ceremony.
- After the ceremony, you may order online at www.gradimages.com or call 1-800-261-2576.
- GradTrak Graduation Images
PO Box 182829
Tallahassee, FL 32318
1-800-261-2576
service@gradtrak.com
Accessible Seating
Accessible seating for the disabled and the elderly will be available at the ceremony on a first-come basis. In order to accomodate as many as possible, the seating is reserved for the disabled or elderly plus one other person.
Parking for Guests
Parking is available in any of the numerous lots on west campus - refer our website at http://www.unco.edu/regrec/pdf/commencement_map.pdf. Entrances to the parking lots are located at the corner of 14th Avenue and 20th Street and at 11th Avenue and 22nd Street.
Video Taping
The University of Northern Colorado videotaped the speeches from the Spring 2009 Undergraduate Commencement ceremony and may be viewed at http://www.unco.edu/regrec/video/spring2009/.
The Spring 2009 Graduate Commencement speeches may be viewed at http://www.unco.edu/regrec/video/spring2009/graduate.asp.
Questions?
Please feel free to contact us with additional questions concerning the graduation ceremony:
- At the Registrar’s Office: (970) 351-2231, select #3 or
- E-mail: stacy.sharp@unco.edu.
Fall 2009
Fall 2009 Undergraduate Commencement Ceremony Saturday, December 12th, 2009
Butler-Hancock gymnasium
There will be two ceremonies, one at 9:00 a.m. and one at 2:00 p.m.
The college of your major determines in which ceremony you will walk.
9:00 a.m. |
Students will assemble at 8:15 a.m. in the large gymnasium of the Student Recreation Center. |
College of Educational and Behavorial Sciences |
College of Humanities and Social Sciences (Criminal Justice majors now included in College of HSS) |
University College |
2:00 p.m. |
Students will assemble at 1:15 p.m. in the large gymnasium of the Student Recreation Center. |
Monfort College of Business |
College of Natural and Health Sciences |
College of Performing and Visual Arts |
Enter the Recreation Center by the North entrance; the large gymnasium is in the southeast corner of the building. Please make arrangements to leave your personal items with family or friends as a safety precaution.
Cap and Gown Distribution
If you your gown has not been ordered by October 30th the next time to rent it will be on the distribution dates.
Distribution will be December 11th from 10-5 pm and December 12th from 10-4 pm at the University center. A representative will also be available 1 hour before each ceremony for adjustment to regalia and accessories and last minute regalia distribution.
Photographer
Registering your graduate with GradTrak® provides them with the information that they need to deliver your graduation proofs to you in a timely manner. Giving them an accurate mailing address and email address will allow them to get your proofs to you on the first try. You may also provide them with email addresses of up to six friends and family members to allow them to celebrate in the accomplishment.
Disability Support Services
If you have any concerns regarding disability access for this event please contact Disability Support Services at 970-351-2289 at least two weeks prior to the ceremony for any special request.
Diplomas for Undergraduate Students
- Diplomas may be picked up beginning January 15, 2010 in the Registrar’s Office, Carter Hall 3002
- Diplomas are not mailed unless you submit a request indicating to the Registrar’s Office the address to where your diploma is to be sent.
Diploma requests may be submitted by:
An email to: stacy.sharp@unco.edu or
a call to the Registrar’s Office at (970) 351-2231 (select option #3) or a mail request to Registrar’s Office, Carter Hall 3002, Greeley, CO 80639.
Transcripts
- Cost for a transcript is $10.00 each
- After January 15, 2010, transcripts with your degree indicated may be ordered:
· On-line from the Registrar’s website or
· Fax a request to (970) 351-1870 or
· Mail a written request with payment to: Registrar’s Office, UNC Campus Box 50, Greeley, CO 80639 - Transcripts ordered before January 15, 2010 will not have the degree indicated.
Questions?
Please feel free to contact us with additional questions concerning the spring graduation ceremony:
- At the Registrar’s Office: (970) 351-2231, select #3 or
- E-mail: stacy.sharp@unco.edu.
Spring 2010
Spring 2010 Undergraduate Commencement Ceremony
Saturday, May 8th at 10:00 a.m.
Nottingham Field
Ceremony details will be available at a later time.
Diplomas for Undergraduate Students
- Diplomas may be picked up beginning June 7, 2010 in the Registrar’s Office, Carter Hall 3002.
- Diplomas are not mailed unless you submit a request indicating to the Registrar’s Office the address where your diploma is to be sent.
Diploma requests may be submitted by:
- An email to: stacy.sharp@unco.edu or
- a call to the Registrar’s Office at (970) 351-2231 (select option #3) or
- a written request to Registrar’s Office, Carter Hall 3002, Greeley, CO 80631
Transcripts
- Cost for a transcript is $10.00 each.
- After June 7, 2010, transcripts with your degree indicated may be ordered
- On-line from the Registrar’s website or
- Fax a request to (970) 351-1870 or
- Mail a written request with payment to: Registrar’s Office, UNC Campus Box 50, Greeley, CO 80639
- Transcripts ordered and printed before June 7, 2010 will not have the degree indicated.
For additional questions, please email stacy.sharp@unco.edu
Summer 2010
All summer graduates who would like to walk in a ceremony are asked to participate in the Spring 2010 Commencement Ceremony on May 8, 2010 at 10:00 a.m.
There is no Summer Commencement Ceremony.
Diplomas for Undergraduate Students
- Diplomas may be picked up beginning August 27, 2010 in the Registrar’s Office, Carter Hall 3002.
- Diplomas are not mailed unless you submit a request indicating to the Registrar’s Office the address to where your diploma is to be sent.
Diploma requests may be submitted by:- An email to: stacy.sharp@unco.edu or
- a call to the Registrar’s Office at (970) 351-2231 (select option #3) or
- a written request to Registrar’s Office, Carter Hall 3002, Greeley, CO 80639.
Transcripts
- Cost for a transcript is $10.00 each.
- Transcripts with degree information may be issued after August 27, 2010.
- On-line from the Registrar’s website or
- Fax a request to (970) 351-1870 or
- Mail a written request with payment to: Registrar’s Office, UNC Campus Box 50, Greeley, CO 80639.