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.

Two MSW gradautes hugging

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.

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Open House

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.

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Local Restaurant Recommendations

Friday, June 13, 2025

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

DU Students in Regalia at Commencement

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 ArenaGet 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.

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