Graduation and Commencement | Colorado Mesa University

Commencement

Colorado Mesa University will host two graduation ceremonies based on the students degree. The parking lots will open one hour before each ceremony

Friday, December 12, 2025

Graduation Instructions

Plan for graduation, submit your intent to graduate, and meet with Career Services

Graduation Instructions

Graduation Policies

Review your DegreeWorks, program sheets, and the CMU Catalog.

Commencement Ceremony Eligibility

Learn if you are eligible to graduate during the Fall, Spring, or Summer semesters.

Diplomas

CMU issues one diploma per degree approximately eight weeks after the degree is awarded.

Final Award Status

Degrees are awarded in the six weeks following the ceremony. Once your degree is awarded your degree can be verified using your CMU Transcript.

Financial Hold Transcript and Diploma Request

To request a copy of your transcript or degree please review the Financial Hold Transcript Request menu.

Alumni Information

CMU and CMU Tech graduates automatically become members of the Alumni Association. Order your official alumni card and learn about alumni benefits and resources, register or volunteer for events, discover professional networking resources, give back to the university, and much more!