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Planning your arrival��

����Expect traffic and arrive early��

Commencement weekend brings a lot of excitement—and a lot of visitors—to Boulder and campus. Please plan for heavy traffic and allow extra time to park and get to the stadium.��

All ���ӽ紫ý campus parking lots will be free and open to the public on a space-available basis during the commencement and recognition ceremonies.��

• Review campus parking options before you arrive��

• Early arrival will help reduce stress and ensure a smoother experience��

����Accessibility and accommodations��

���ӽ紫ý is committed to making commencement and recognition ceremonies welcoming and accessible for all guests.��

Available accommodations include:��

• ADA‑accessible parking and drop‑off locations��

• Wheelchair seating and assistance��

• Real-time captioning and assistive listening devices��

• All-gender restrooms��

• Lactation spaces and additional support services��

We encourage families to review the ADA and accommodations information in advance so everyone in your party can fully enjoy the celebration.��

����What to bring (and what to leave at home)��

Folsom Field has a clear bag policy that will be enforced during the commencement ceremony. All guests should expect to go through a security screening before entering the stadium.��

Allowed bags:��

• Clear plastic, vinyl or PVC bags no larger than 12” x 6” x 12”��

• One-gallon (or smaller) clear plastic freezer bags��

Please note that backpacks, diaper bags and other similar bags are not permitted.��

Several items are also prohibited inside Folsom Field, including balloons, artificial noisemakers, professional‑grade cameras and video equipment. Reviewing the prohibited items list ahead of time can help avoid delays at the gate.��

����Seating and ceremony timing��

• Stadium gates open: 7 a.m.��

• Recommended seating time: By 8:15 a.m. to enjoy watching the student processional��

No tickets are required for the commencement ceremony. Seating is first‑come, first‑served, so arriving early is the best way to secure seats together and near your graduate.��

����Build your full celebration schedule��

The main commencement ceremony is ���ӽ紫ý’s premier event honoring all graduating Buffs, but it’s not the only opportunity to celebrate.��

The celebrations continue at the����hosted by your student's specific college, school, department or program. Recognition ceremonies complement the commencement ceremony by recognizing the individual student in a smaller, more intimate setting.��

We encourage families to view the full commencement celebrations schedule to make the most of this special milestone.��