Congratulations, Ram Grads!

Grad Fest

Welcome to the Alumni Family!

When you come to pick up your cap and gown at the Smith Alumni Center, we’ll be celebrating YOU and the newest class of Ram Grads!
Check out below what we have planned for your Grad Fest experience; you won’t want to miss this party!

CSU graduates at Commencement

Mark Your Calendars

Fall 2023 Grad Fest

Thursday, Dec. 14, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Friday, Dec. 15, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Regalia Pickup

Thursday, Dec. 14, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Friday, Dec. 15, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Saturday, Dec. 16, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Spring 2024 Grad Fest

Thursday, May 9, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Friday, May 10, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Regalia Pickup

Thursday, May 9, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Friday, May 10, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Saturday, May 11, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Need to know more about your regalia and graduation? Visit the Grad Packs and Commencement websites.


Plan Your Grad Fest Experience

CAM in graduation cap

CAM the RAM

CAM the Ram wants to celebrate you at Grad Fest! Check back here for more details so you can plan getting a selfie with our favorite Ram.

Graduate and family by Old Main Bell

Old Main Bell

At the start of every Commencement, a CSU Ram grad will join us at the Smith Alumni Center to ring in commencement. More details coming soon!

Outside the Iris and Michael Smith Alumni Center

Partner Resource Fair

Campus partners and businesses will be at Grad Fest to celebrate you and show you some of the fun/helpful things you’ll need after graduation.


Interested in Volunteering during Grad Fest?

They say it takes a village to raise a Ram. Incredible volunteer opportunities are available for alumni, parents, and Rams fans looking to help us launch the next class of Ram Grads into the world. Be a part of things like adding information to regalia packages, directing students during Grad Fest, welcoming families into the Smith Alumni Center, and more.

Click here for volunteer opportunities available during our next Commencement season.

CSU graduate on campus