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Graduation

Congratulations,
Graduates!

You've earned this. Everything you need for commencement, regalia, and next steps is right here.

Apply for Graduation Need a Cap & Gown? (PDF)
Line of smiling graduates wearing blue caps and gowns with crowd in the background

Graduation Checklist

Complete these steps to ensure a smooth path to your diploma and the commencement ceremony.

  1. Degree Check

    Review your degree audit in the Student Portal, or visit the Student Success Center (Trinidad) or Welcome Center (Valley).

  2. Graduation Application

    Apply online or print the form (PDF) and bring it to your advisor. Required for all graduates.

  3. Financial Aid Exit

    Student loan borrowers only — complete required exit counseling at studentaid.gov before your last day.

  4. Request Regalia

    Graduates who request a cap & gown will receive a letter of invitation to the ceremony by the end of the third week of April.

  5. Diplomas & Certificates

    Once requirements are met, diplomas are mailed within 8 weeks following each term to the address on record in your student account.

  6. Career & Alumni

    Connect with Career Services in your campus Learning or Success Center, and consider joining the TSC Educational Foundation.

2026 Commencement Ceremony

Select your campus below for dates, locations, and day-of instructions.

Ceremony

Friday, May 15, 2026

  • 11:00 AM · The Pit, Trinidad State College Campus
  • Parking is free for all guests
Watch 2025 Ceremony ↗ Program (Flipbook) Program (PDF, 1.2MB)
Rehearsal

Tuesday, May 12, 2026

  • 3:00 PM · Scott Gym
  • Attendance strongly encouraged for all degree candidates
Regalia Pickup

Through May 12

Registrar's Office, Berg Hall, First Floor

Trinidad Campus 600 Prospect St, Trinidad, CO 81082
Day-of Instructions
  • Wear cap and gown — arrive 30 minutes before start time to line up
  • Wear your tassel on the right until degrees are conferred
  • You will receive a name card — carry it to the stage and hand it to the reader
  • After receiving your diploma cover, exit the platform and return to your seat
Accessibility & Special Needs
  • Notify us in advance if you or your guests require accommodations
  • Closed captioning and auto-translate available on the YouTube livestream — see instructions
  • Questions? Contact the Registrar's Office prior to the event
Undergraduate Honors Cords

Distributed at rehearsal based on cumulative GPA. Cords are awarded to degree recipients only.

  • Gold — Summa Cum Laude · 4.0 GPA
  • Silver — Magna Cum Laude · 3.75–3.99
  • Bronze — Cum Laude · 3.50–3.74

Spring 2026 Program Events

Additional ceremonies and celebrations across both campuses.

  • Retirement/Years of Service
    Tuesday, April 14, 2026
    2:00 PM
    Pioneer Room
    Trinidad
  • PTK Induction
    Thursday, April 23, 2026
    12:00 PM
    Auditorium
    Valley
  • PTK Induction
    Thursday, April 23, 2026
    6:00 PM
    Pioneer Room
    Trinidad
  • Rocky Mountain Line Tech
    Friday, April 24, 2026
    Job Fair 9:30 AM
    Class Rodeo 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
    Graduation 2:30 PM
    Pinello Ranch, Colorado Springs
    Colorado Springs
  • Student Achievement & Athletic Awards, Student Dance
    Tuesday, May 5, 2026
    6:00 PM
    Massari Theater followed by a student dance in Pioneer Room
    Trinidad
  • Nurse Pinning
    Thursday, May 14, 2026
    8:30 AM
    Living Water Bible Fellowship
    Valley
  • Nurse Pinning
    Friday, May 15, 2026
    8:30 AM
    The Pitt
    Trinidad
  • Adult Ed Graduation
    Wednesday, May 20, 2026
    6:00 PM
    Massari Gymnasium
    Trinidad
  • Adult Ed Graduation
    Thursday, May 21, 2026
    6:00 PM
    Living Water Bible Fellowship
    Valley
  • Law Enforcement Graduation (Details to be finalized)
    Fri. May 23
    10:00 AM
    Richardson Hall, Adams State University
    Valley
Smiling graduates in cap and gown at 2025 Trinidad State College graduation ceremony

Browse photos from past Trinidad State commencement ceremonies — cap tosses, proud families, and everything in between.

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