Commencement
Valley Campus:
- THURSDAY, MAY 9, 2024
11:00am
Adams State University's Plachy Hall
2024 TSC Commencement Ceremony (Valley Campus)
2024 Ceremonia de graduacion de TSC (Valley Campus) - 2024 Graduation Program (online)
- 2024 Graduation Program (PDF)
When is the Graduation Rehearsal?
Wednesday, May 8, 2024 @ 3:00pm - Plachy Hall, ASU Campus
When is the Commencement Ceremony?
The commencement ceremony of graduation will be held on Thursday, May 9th. The ceremony begins at 11:00am at the Adams State University's Plachy Hall.
Parking is free.
What Do I Do The Day Of Commencement?
All candidates are encouraged to be present at the commencement exercise, wearing
cap and gown. Show up on campus 30 minutes prior to the start of the event to line
up. If you have special needs or guests with special needs, please let us know prior
the event so we can accommodate special requests.
Instructions for Graduates
- Caps and gowns available for pick up from April 22 through May 8th in the Admissions Office. See Mathilda Westerman.
- Candidates should wear tassels on the right until it is changed at the time of conferring the degrees.
- Each candidate will be given a name card. Graduates will carry the name card to the stage and present it to the reader before crossing the stage.
- After receiving his/her diploma cover, each candidate will exit across the platform and return to his/her seat.
Undergraduate Honors
Students who will be graduating with honors will be given a color cord during the
graduation dinner based on previous semester GPA as follows:
- Gold Cord
– Graduating with highest honor
– Summa Cum Laude (4.0 GPA) - Silver Cord
– Graduating with Great Honor
– Magna Cum Laude (3.75 - 3.99 GPA) - Bronze Cord
– Graduating with Honor
– Cum Laude (3.5 – 3.74 GPA)
The honor cords are for those students receiving a Degree.
Trinidad Campus:
- FRIDAY, MAY 10, 2024
11:00am
Scott Gymnasium on the Trinidad State College Campus
CLICK HERE to watch the LIVE broadcast! - 2024 Graduation Program (online)
- 2024 Graduation Program (PDF)
When is the Graduation Rehearsal?
Tuesday, May 7, 2024 @ 4:00pm - Scott Gym
When is the Commencement Ceremony?
The commencement ceremony will be held on Friday, May 10th. The ceremony begins at 11:00am at Scott Gymnasium on the Trinidad Campus.
Parking is free.
What Do I Do The Day Of Commencement?
All candidates are encouraged to be present at the commencement exercise, wearing
cap and gown. Show up on campus 30 minutes prior to the start of the event to line
up. If you have special needs or guests with special needs, please let us know prior
the event so we can accommodate special requests.
Instructions for Graduates
- Caps and gowns are available for pick up through May 9th in the office of the Registrar, Berg first floor.
- Candidates should wear tassels on the right until it is changed at the time of conferring the degrees.
- Each candidate will be given a name card. Graduates will carry the name card to the stage and present it to the reader before crossing the stage.
- After receiving his/her diploma cover, each candidate will exit platform and return to his/her seat.
Undergraduate Honors
Students who will be graduating with honors will be given a color cord during the
graduation practice based on their cumulative GPA as follows:
- Gold Cord
– Graduating with highest honor
– Summa Cum Laude (4.0 GPA) - Silver Cord
– Graduating with Great Honor
– Magna Cum Laude (3.75 - 3.99 GPA) - Bronze Cord
– Graduating with Honor
– Cum Laude (3.5 – 3.74 GPA)
The honor cords are for those students receiving a Degree.