2026 GSSW Graduation Celebration

June 12, 2026

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

If you graduated in fall 2025 or winter 2026, or you're preparing to graduate in spring or summer 2026, the Graduate School of Social Work invites you to join us for our annual:

Please note: GSSW does not coordinate the official University Commencement Ceremony, which will take place on Friday, June 12, 2026 at 2:30 p.m.. For all official Commencement info, including registration and ticketing, visit the DU Commencement website.

Open House

Open House

Friday, June 12, 2025 | 10:30 a.m. – 1:00 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

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

  • Coffee
  • 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 Students in Regalia at Commencement

DU Commencement Ceremony

Friday, June 12, 2026 | 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

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Volunteer opportunities exist for these events. Sign up to get more info and stay informed!

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