2026 Commencement Ceremony
Counting Down to Commencement
Saturday, May 9 at 10 AM
Countdown to Commencement
Commencement at the Denver Coliseum
We invite the family and friends of our graduates to help us celebrate the many achievements of the Class of 2025-2026! Join us at the Denver Coliseum on Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 10 am. We look forward to seeing you there.
Can't make the event? Watch the ceremony livestream, including the option for auto-translation captions.
We will also have Spanish audio translation via Zoom. Get the Zoom link below, in
the livestream description or watch the event display for a QR code.
2026 Denver Coliseum Commencement Livestream
Dr. Abel Chávez
10th President, Our Lady of the Lake University, San Antonio, Texas
Dr. Abel Chávez began right here. Today, he leads Our Lady of the Lake University
as its 10th president, an institution in San Antonio, Texas, and one of the early
designated Hispanic-Serving Institutions in the country. The distance between where
he started and where he stands is not despite his community college foundation. It
is, in large part, because of it.
His presence on that stage is itself the message: The community college path is not
a detour. It is a launchpad.
Commencement Information
Here's an overview of the 2026 Commencement Ceremony at the Denver Coliseum. For more details, visit our Commencement FAQs page.
Caps, Gowns & Tassels
Purchase your cap and gown at the campus bookstore. Online or distance students can also purchase items at Oak Hall Cap & Gown.
Guest Information
This is a free event, however tickets are needed for guests. Remember to RSVP by May 1st to receive up to 8 guest tickets.
When To Arrive
Graduates, arrive by 8:30 am. Doors open for guests at 9 am and will shut from 9:50 am - 12:10 pm, so please plan to be seated before 9:50 am.
Getting to the Denver Coliseum
Get directions to the Denver Coliseum. Event parking is free. Transportation assistance is available from each campus, and can be requested on the RSVP form. Get details on our FAQs page.
Disability Accommodations
The Denver Coliseum provides accommodations for guests with disabilities. Sign language interpreters will be signing during the ceremony. Request accommodations on the RSVP form.
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