• Commencement

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    Join us as we celebrate the Class of 2013

    Saturday, May 11, 2013
    Cherry Hills Community Church
    10:00 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.

    Watch Online

    The Commencement ceremony will be available to watch live online during the event: WATCH ONLINE. 

    Planning Your Weekend and Preparing for Commencement

    Families and Guests: Commencement is an exciting milestone and there’s a lot to remember. Make sure you review the Important Information section of this Web site so you will know what to expect. There is also a Commencement Informational Video available for Graduates and Guests.

    Tickets

    Though no tickets are issued for the ceremony, the Worship Center allows for six guests per graduate. Please invite a reasonable number of guests. Doors to the Worship Center will open for guest seating at 9:00 a.m. In order to better enjoy the morning, plan ahead and be early. Seats that are being saved for late arriving guests must be released by 9:45 a.m. to accommodate other guests who are present and waiting for a seat. Be sure to communicate this to all family and friends who will be attending the Commencement ceremony.

    Remember:

    • The Commencement ceremony starts at 10:00 a.m. and will last until approximately 12:15 p.m. (Graduates should arrive between 8:30 and 9:00 a.m. and should enter through the Ministry Building’s southeast entrance).
    • Please invite a reasonable number of guests.
    • Allow plenty of time for parking prior to the ceremony and for exiting the parking lot afterwards.
    • Make your celebration plans or reservations no earlier than 1:00 p.m.
    • Please wear appropriate clothing and shoes for this special occasion.
    • Leave your valuables with your guests or at home. There is no available space to store purses or other items during the ceremony. CCU is not responsible for any lost or damaged items.
    • During the ceremony, guests may only take pictures from their seat in order to preserve the dignity of the ceremony.

    Gifts for Graduates

    Information about class rings, diploma frames, Commencement photos and DVDs, can be found on the Gifts for Graduates web page.

    Commencement Speaker

    Colorado Christian University is honored to host Senator Hank Brown, who will address the class of 2013 at Commencement. Senator Brown has a distinguished record of public service, serving in the Colorado Senate, U.S. House of Representatives, and the U.S. Senate. Upon leaving poltics, Senator Brown served as the President of the University of Northern Colorado, President of the Daniels Fund, and President of the University of Colorado system until his retirement in 2008. Learn more about Senator Hank Brown.

    Questions or Comments?

    If you have any questions about Commencement, please e-mail CommencementSupport@ccu.edu.