Graduates from the Class of 2021 share photos of their decorated mortarboard. See the photos below and check back frequently for more submissions.
Graduates can email a photo of their decorated mortarboard to [email protected] for a chance to be featured.

Emma Pirzadeh, Bachelor of Arts in Communication and Business Management 
Tylia Blissett, Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, Sociology minor. 
Katie Stutts, Bachelor of Arts in Inclusive Elementary Education 
Rachel Duryea, Bachelor of Arts in Human Services 
Andrea Cahhal, Bachelor of Science in Nursing 
Kaitlin Lannon, Bachelor of Innovation in Marketing, Minor in Pre-law 
Shannon Mustoe, Bachelor of Arts in Geography and Environmental Science 
Krissa Burdan, Bachelor of Science in Nursing 
Jani Gardner, Master of Business Administration with a Marketing Emphasis 
Ahria Dominguez, Bachelor of Arts in Psychology 
Tara Coyne,
Bachelor of Arts in Inclusive Elementary Education
Asia Reid, Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
The spring commencement ceremonies will celebrate a record-setting 1,600-plus graduates from UCCS, the university’s largest graduating class in history. The virtual ceremonies will take place beginning on Friday, May 14 at 1 p.m. Tune in online. In addition, the May 17 Picture on the Plaza event will mark the first time in decades that UCCS offers an outdoor, on-campus graduation event. 570 graduates are signed up to walk down the pedestrian Spine, hear their names read and receive a diploma jacket and photos. Learn more.