As your time as a Regis student comes to an end, the Office of the Registrar is here to help you navigate the last few steps remaining to become an official graduate of Regis University. Be sure to read the information thoroughly to ensure your degree is conferred and you've completed all of your requirements for graduation and commencement participation.
Graduation
Graduation refers to the completion of all degree requirements. Participation in the commencement ceremony does not guarantee graduation, and students who graduate from their program are not required to participate in the commencement ceremony. For more information on student requirements for graduation from Regis University, keep reading below.
Commencement
Commencement refers to the ceremony that celebrates graduation. The 2025 commencement ceremonies will be held from May 2 through May 4 on our Northwest Denver Campus.
All graduates of Regis University are required to submit a graduation application by the appropriate deadline. See below for deadlines based on anticipated graduation date.
Graduation Application Deadlines
To be considered a candidate for graduation, all students must file a graduation application with the Office of Registrar no later than the published deadline. Graduates must speak to their academic advisor if they have missed their appropriate application deadline.
| Graduating Term | Application Deadline (Accelerated, Online and Evening Students) |
Application Deadline (Daytime, On-Campus Students) |
| Summer 2024 | May 20, 2024 | January 19, 2024 |
| Fall 2024 | September 9, 2024 | May 20, 2024 |
| Spring 2025 | January 20, 2025 | September 9, 2024 |
| Summer 2025 | May 26, 2025 | January 20, 2025 |
| Fall 2025 | September 8, 2025 | May 26, 2025 |
Commencement refers to the ceremony that celebrates graduation; graduation refers to the completion of all degree requirements. Participation in the commencement ceremony does not guarantee graduation, and students who graduate from their program are not required to participate in the commencement ceremony.
The program lists graduates who submit their application and indicate they will participate in the commencement ceremonies. If you have applied for graduation by the appropriate deadline based on your program completion date, your name will appear in the commencement program regardless of participation.
Personalized graduation announcements are provided by CB Graduation Announcements. They can be ordered by visiting cbgrad.com or calling 800.283.1779.
Three professional photos are taken of each student by The Grad Team. The Grad Team will automatically send proofs and an order form to the graduate's regis.edu email address. If proofs are not received within two weeks after commencement, please contact The Grad Team to find and order your commencement photos online.
Regis hosts one commencement ceremony per year in the spring (May). Check with your advising counselor for approval to participate in a commencement ceremony before completing your summer courses.
Location:
David Clarke Hall - Suite 269 (2nd Floor)
Hours:
Monday-Friday | 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Walk-ins for official transcripts and enrollment/degree verifications available 8-4:30 or by appointment
Contact:
303.458.4126 | 800.568.8932
registrar@regis.edu