Graduation

 
Graduation 2023
Date: May 16, 2023
Time: 4:00pm
Location: University of Denver (DU)
Magness Arena
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Ritchie Venue Map 2023

Graduation will take place at Magness Arena within The Ritchie Center on the University of Denvers campus.

Address The Ritchie Center is located at 2240 Buchtel Blvd S, Denver, CO 80210.

Entrances There are three main entrances for the building, the North, West, and South entrances. These are indicated on the map by a yellow star.

Parking You may park in any of the lettered or numbered parking lots/garages indicated on the map. Parking is first come, first served and is $10 per vehicle.

Tickets There are no tickets required for family members or guests to attend graduation.

ADA Entrances— The Ritchie Center recommends using the lower North and South entrances for ADA related entry. The lower North entrance is off of Buchtel Blvd, directly in front of the main circle. This circle is to be used for ADA drop-off only, with ADA parking in Lot 311 and Lot 401. The South entrance is off of E Asbury Avenue, with closest parking available in Lot L.

Special Notes— Please plan to arrive EARLY for your scheduled graduation ceremony. Traffic and parking become very congested as there are very few entry points to DU's parking lots. Doors open at 3pm.

RITCHIE CENTER PROHIBITED ITEMS

As part of the effort to speed up entry to events and maintain the safest possible environment for all guests, please note the following prohibited items within The Ritchie Center for all events in Magness Arena and Hamilton Gymnasium.

  • Animals (service animals permitted)

  • Artificial noisemakers; air horns, whistles, vuvuzelas, etc.

  • Balloons, balls, confetti, frisbees, and other projectiles

  • Bags larger than 12” x 6” x 12”, backpacks, briefcases, and luggage

  • Candles or open flames

  • Derogatory/defamatory clothing or signage

  • Firearms, weapons, and dangerous devices

  • Flash photography, video cameras, recording devices, cameras with detachable lenses

  • Fireworks

  • Hard-shell coolers, containers, thermoses (to include hydroflasks and metal water bottles)

  • Illegal drugs or alcohol

  • Inflatable objects (beach balls, latex balloons, clappers”, etc.)

  • Laser pointers or other disturbing items

  • Outside food and beverages, including empty or full plastic bottles, glass bottles, and cans

  • Oversized signs or banners (larger than 28” x 22”), to include any signage with a stick or pole attached

  • Other items deemed prohibited by Ritchie Center and Event Staff

  1. Management reserves the right to handle each occurrence on a case-by-case basis. All permitted bags, jackets and guests are subject to search upon entering The Ritchie Center.


To order your graduation products, please visit
the Herff Jones website: 
www.urherffjones.com.


Grad cords

  Click here for the requirements for Graduation Cords 

 




Lifetouch is looking forward to capturing your Graduate’s image!

Photographs from the event will be available for you 3-5 days after graduation.

Info Coming Soon! 

 




GRADUATION EXPECTATIONS

Dress:

Appropriate clothing is an important factor in maintaining the dignity of the ceremony. Inappropriate dress may jeopardize your participation in the ceremony. Below are examples of recommended attire:

  • dresses 
  • dress pants 
  • low-heeled shoes 

We ask that seniors do not wear the following:

  • Tennis shoes, flip flops, shorts, muscle shirts, t-shirts, etc. 

Behavior:

In order to preserve the dignity of your Graduation Ceremony, please do not bring purses, bags, hats, cell phones or other electronic devices, food or drink (water will be provided), beach balls, noise makers, or any other items that will distract from the dignity of this once-in-a-lifetime event. Seminar teachers and administration will confiscate items that may cause disruption. Failure to comply with expectations may warrant your removal from the ceremony.

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In compliance with Titles VI & VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008, and Colorado law, the Douglas County School District RE-1 does not unlawfully discriminate against otherwise qualified students, employees, applicants for employment, or members of the public on the basis of disability, race, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, religion, ancestry, or need for special education services. Discrimination against employees and applicants for employment based on age, genetic information, and conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth is also prohibited in accordance with state and/or federal law. Complaint procedures have been established for students, parents, employees, and members of the public. The School District's Compliance Officer and Title IX Coordinator to address complaints alleging sexual harassment under Title IX is Aaron Henderson, 620 Wilcox Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, [email protected], 303-387-0127.

Outside Agencies

Complaints regarding violations of Title VI, (race, national origin), Title IX (sex, gender), Section 504/ADA (handicap or disability), may be filed directly with the Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, 1244 North Speer Blvd., Suite 310, Denver, CO 80204. Complaints regarding violations of Title VII (employment) and the ADEA (prohibiting age discrimination in employment) may be filed directly with the Federal Office of Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, 303 E. 17th Ave., Suite 510, Denver, CO 80202, or the Colorado Civil Rights Commission, 1560 Broadway, Suite 1050, Denver, CO 80202.

NOTICE OF DESTRUCTION OF SPECIAL EDUCATION RECORDS

Special Education records which have been collected by Douglas County School District related to the identification, evaluation, educational placement, or the provision of special education in the district, must be maintained under state and federal laws for the period of five (5) years after special education services have ended for the student. Special education services end when the student is no longer eligible for services, graduates, or completes his/her educational program at age 21, or moves from the district. This notification is to inform parents/guardians and former students of Douglas County School District's intent to destroy the special education records of students who exited special education services as of June 30, 2016. These records will be destroyed in accordance with state law unless the parent/guardian or eligible (adult) student notifies the school district otherwise. After five years, the records are no longer useful to the district, but may be useful to the parent/guardian or former student in applying for social security benefits, rehabilitation services, college entrance, etc. The parent/guardian or eligible (adult) student may request a copy of the records by requesting the records at this link ( Douglas County School District Transcripts and Records Requests ).