Golden and Silver Graduates Program
Celebrating Alumni from 25 to 50 Years Ago
In 2012, the University of Colorado Colorado Springs began a new Commencement tradition for two very special groups of alumni – Golden and Silver Graduates. These alumni graduated 50 and 25 years ago, respectively, and helped build the foundation of what UCCS has become today.
This Spring, UCCS is honored to recognize the class of 1975 at the May Commencement Ceremony.
1975 Golden Graduate Celebration
The Golden Graduate program offers UCCS alumni from 1975 the opportunity to celebrate their fiftieth college reunions in a very special way: by taking part in the Commencement ceremony. Enjoy a pre-ceremony luncheon with fellow 1975 grads and then lead the 2025 graduate processional on to the arena floor in commemorative golden regalia. All Class of 1975 alumni will receive mailed and emailed invitations, but if you would like to register ahead of time, please fill out the Golden Graduate Registration Form.
If you are unable to attend Commencement, we'd still love to connect with you and celebrate this milestone. Check out some ways you can Engage, Volunteer and Connect below!
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About the Program
The Golden and Silver Graduate Program offers UCCS alumni the opportunity to celebrate their twenty-fifth and fiftieth college reunions in a very special way: by taking part in Commencement. The program includes:
- Special feature article with graduate profiles in Communique, the official news publication of UCCS
- Pre-Commencement luncheon with UCCS leaders and fellow Golden/Silver graduates
- Complimentary Golden or Silver graduation regalia, provided by the UCCS Alumni & Friends Association
- Professional photos of program participants and their guests
- Opportunity to meet and socialize with fellow Golden/Silver Graduates, Alumni & Friends Association staff, and UCCS leadership
- Inclusion in the Commencement ceremony processional, as well as formal recognition by the UCCS Chancellor during Commencement
Program Testimonials
The UCCS Alumni & Friends Association is committed to making the Golden and Silver Graduate Program a positive and memorable experience for participants:
“Thank you for the wonderful Golden Graduation! The Alumni Association staff all made us feel so welcome and special, and it’s a memory I will always cherish. Everyone who has seen the photos has been so impressed and excited for me. Thank you for making this experience such a wonderful day!” – Karen Pickering ‘72
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Explore frequently asked questions about the Golden and Silver Graduates program.
Questions
All Class of 1975 alumni from UCCS will be invited to participate in the Spring 2025 Golden Graduate Program. This includes anyone who graduated with their bachelor’s or graduate degree that year. Invitations will be sent based on the most recent data that UCCS has on file. If you have not updated your contact information recently or want to ensure you receive an invitation, please contact alumni@uccs.edu or update it here.
Invitations to participate in the program will be mailed and sent via email in February.
There are three ways to sign up to participate as a Golden Graduate: by sending the Alumni & Friends Association a completed RSVP slip (included in the mailed invitation), emailing alumni@uccs.edu, or through filling out the Golden Graduate Online Form.
The final deadline to sign up will be March 15, 2025.
This spring, Commencement will be taking place on Friday, May 16 at the Broadmoor World Arena. Golden Graduates will receive directions and parking instructions after registration for the event.
This event aims to be accessible. If you need to request disability accommodations, please contact alumni@uccs.edu or note it on your registration.