Faculty & Staff Information

This year, we will be holding two Commencement Ceremonies at the Denver Coliseum on May 9 & Blue Arena on May 14.

Attendance

Faculty attendance is required at one ceremony, and we encourage all staff and instructors to join the celebration. You may choose to attend both ceremonies if you wish. If you’re unable to attend, please let your supervisor know so they can plan accordingly for any adjustments in your work schedule.

Schedule Adjustments

Early Closure: On-campus services will close at 12 pm on May 14.

Parking

For the FRCC Commencement, complimentary (free) parking is available for all faculty, staff, volunteers, students and guests at the Blue Arena and Denver Coliseum.

Parking maps are available for both venues:

• Blue Arena parking map
• The Denver Coliseum parking map

Mileage

Staff, Faculty, and Instructors can receive mileage reimbursement from their department budgets by submitting a 2026 Travel Expense Reimbursement form.

Regalia Staging Area

Volunteers will be there to direct you to the regalia location. Regalia must be dry cleaned/steamed/pressed before arriving at the Blue Arena or Denver coliseum. Staff won't steam gowns. Loaner caps and gowns will be available for those who need them.

Food

Denver Coliseum

A full breakfast including coffee, fruit, protein, vegetarian and pastries will be available from 7:30 – 9 am. More details are coming soon.

Blue Arena
A light buffet lunch will be served for faculty and staff from 1 - 3 pm in the HomeRun Bar & Grill upstairs (elevator and stairs are available for access). Please eat quickly and head back to the regalia area to dress for the ceremony by 4:15 pm.

Processional

Faculty, instructors, and staff are invited and encouraged to participate in the processional. Please note that academic regalia is required. Once seated, please plan to remain for the entire ceremony.

Line-up

• 9:15 am at Denver Coliseum
• 4:15 pm At Blue Arena

Follow the marshals' instructions for line-up. Faculty, instructors, and staff will assemble in the hall near the regalia staging area. If walking the processional route is a concern, please speak with a marshal. You may arrange to walk down early or, if needed, take a seat in the second section of chairs on the floor before the procession begins.

Order of Processional

• Bagpipers
• Stage guests
• Faculty, instructors, and staff
• Students

Recessional & Reception

After the recession of stage guests, please remain on the arena floor for the reception to greet and celebrate with students. The reception will replace the recession and allow graduates to celebrate with you, their family and friends!

Bags & Backpack Policy

Backpacks, coolers or large bags are not allowed. Blue Arena and Denver Coliseum have a CLEAR BAG policy. Please leave your personal items in your car.

More Info

After the reception, please go to the regalia area quickly to retrieve your personal belongings. We need to be out of Denver Coliseum by 2:30 pm and Blue Arena by 8:30 pm, if not earlier.

For additional details, check our Commencement Ceremony page.

Want to Volunteer?

Coming soon! Our volunteer guide will have information on everything you need to know for both ceremonies—including roles, shift times, parking info, attire and where to check in.