University Graduation & Commencement
2026 Commencement Ceremonies
Congratulations graduates! CTU’s 2026 commencement ceremonies promise to be an exciting time for graduates, guests, faculty and staff.
Where?
Blue Arena
5280 Arena Circle
Loveland, Colorado 80538
When?
Saturday, June 27, 2026
Why?
To Celebrate Our Graduates!
Our Commencement In Action
Graduation Reminders
RSVP
Submit your RSVP for the in-person commencement ceremony (Registrar will confirm your RSVP and eligibility)
Travel
Make travel arrangements in advance i.e. Flight/hotel/car rental
Onsite Check-In
Check-in and pick-up your regalia from Noon to 6:00 PM MDT on Friday, June 26th. Check-in will take place in the North Hall of Pedersen Event Center (adjacent to Blue Arena).
Share The Ceremony
Share your graduation news on social media and follow the CTU Graduation Facebook event page
Stay Updated
Check email for regular commencement updates
Commencement FAQs
Graduates must pick up regalia in the lobby of Blue Arena between Noon and 6:00 PM MDT on Friday, June 26. As a brand-new alumnus of CTU, you are also invited to join us for CTU’s Alumni Celebration at the adjacent Pedersen Event Center between Noon and 4:30 PM. During this time, you may visit with various departments from CTU -- many providing giveaways (available on a first-come-first-serve basis); purchase class rings and other commemorative items from our regalia partner, Jostens; take pictures in front of CTU commencement backdrops; and shop at our CTU store.
Graduates will be able to enter the Arena 1.5 hours prior to their assigned ceremony. Guests will be able to enter the Arena 1 hour prior.
Information regarding the timing of each graduate’s assigned ceremony will be provided by April 30, 2026.
Graduates will be able to enter the Arena 1.5 hours prior to their assigned ceremony. Guests will be able to enter the Arena 1 hour prior.
Graduates MUST register to attend. Please note: Space is limited for Commencement, and registration is available on a first-come-first-served basis until capacity has been reached.
If you are a graduating student completing your degree program between June 10, 2025, and June 8, 2026, you will receive an email with instructions on registering for the ceremony by late-February. If you meet the criteria and do not receive an invitation to register by that time, please contact your Student Success Coach.
