2025 GSSW Graduation Celebration

June 12 & 13, 2025

With warmer days ahead, we’re excited that graduation is coming up soon—and we’re so happy to celebrate this special milestone with our GSSW community.

If you graduated in fall 2024 or winter 2025, or you're preparing to graduate in spring 2025, the Graduate School of Social Work (GSSW) invites you to join us for several commencement activities:

Please note: GSSW does not coordinate the official University Commencement Ceremony, which will take place on Friday, June 13, 2025 at 2:30 p.m. For all official Commencement info, visit the DU Commencement website.

Virtual Graduation Celebration

Thursday, June 12, 2025 | 10 - 11 a.m. MDT

Join us online as we come together to celebrate our fall and winter graduates and spring candidates! Let's honor their achievements, reflect on their journey, and cheer them on as they step into their next chapter. Registration is appreciated.

Open House

Friday, June 13, 2025 | 10:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. MDT

We’re opening our doors to students and their families, faculty, and staff to make some noise before the official University Commencement Ceremony later in the day! Enjoy refreshments and community connection. Registration is required.

Local Restaurant Recommendations

Friday, June 13, 2025

Feel free to explore some of the local favorites before the Commencement Ceremony.

Coffee
- Kaladi Coffee Roasters: Bustling hub for fair-trade, organically grown java that's roasted in-house.
  
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- Starbucks: Seattle-based coffeehouse chain known for its signature roasts, light bites and WiFi availability.
  
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- Istanbul Cafe and Bakery: Turkish restaurant
  
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Food
- Jelly Cafe: Cheerful, light-filled joint preparing familiar breakfast fare & lunchtime salads & sandwiches.
  
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- Illegal Pete's: Offbeat destination supplying burritos & other quick Mexican grub, plus a full bar.
  
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- Spanky’s Roadhouse: This cozy upscale diner hangout offers elevated pub grub & flatbreads to accompany a full bar.
  
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- Snarf's Sandwiches: Branch of a regional chain dispensing hot & cold sandwiches in a simple, counter-serve setting.
  
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- Jerusalem: Gyros & falafel satisfy late-night cravings at this long-running Middle Eastern outpost open 24/7.
  
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- Birdcall: 100% all-natural chicken, enhanced through a blend of all-natural foods, superior hospitality and service, innovative art and design, and cutting edge technology.
  
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- Chipotle: The FIRST location of the fast-food chain offering Mexican fare, including design-your-own burritos, tacos & bowls.
  
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- Next Level Burger: It’s ALL GOOD! Awesome burgers, fries and shakes—100% Plant-Based, 100% Delicious!
  
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DU Commencement Ceremony

Friday, June 13, 2025 | 2:30 p.m.

Gold Graduate Commencement Ceremony for Doctoral and Masters Candidates

Graduate School of Social Work
College of Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Ritchie School of Engineering & Computer Science
University College

Please refer to University Commencement Ceremony for information on ticketing.

Ceremony take place in Magness Arena. Get there

Please arrive at least one hour prior to your ceremony time. Graduates must enter the building through Hamilton Gymnasium, at the northwest doors adjacent to the Barton Lacrosse Field. Graduates will be checked in by staff from the Registrar’s Office. Doors to Hamilton will open one and half hours prior to the ceremony

students throwing their caps up in the air

Western Colorado MSW Program: Student Recognition Ceremony & Reception

Saturday, June 7, 2025 | 4:30 p.m. MDT

We are delighted to invite you to join us in honoring the graduating cohort of the Western Colorado Master of Social Work program. Please come celebrate the accomplishments of our students and the collective efforts of the community that supported them on their journey.