International Farewell

Farewell Celebration and Reception

The Fall 2022 farewell event will be a certificate pick-up and photo opportunity event in Copper House (instead of a reception). 

The International Affairs Office hosts the International Farewell Celebration and Reception at the end of each semester. It is a formal ceremony in honor of UCCS’ graduating international students, graduating study abroad students and our departing exchange students and visiting scholars. Please note that it is not the official UCCS commencement ceremony. For information about the official UCCS commencement ceremony please visit https://commencement.uccs.edu/.

Fall 2022 International Farewell Certificate Pick-up and Photo Opportunity Event:

When:Friday, December 2
Where:Copper House 9202
Time:3:30pm

About the International Farewell Celebration

This ceremony is in honor of the following groups:

  • International students who are graduating Fall 2022 with a degree from University of Colorado, Colorado Springs
  • Education Abroad students who studied abroad AND are graduating Fall 2022 with a degree from University of Colorado, Colorado Springs
  • Exchange students who have completed their exchange program Fall 2022 at University of Colorado, Colorado Springs
  • Visiting scholars who have completed their program stay at University of Colorado, Colorado Springs

If you wish to be recognized at the Farewell Celebration with a certificate, please register on the form listed below. If you wish to bring guests with you please include that information on the registration form.

If you are registering as just a guest (not in one of the four categories above) please also use the registration form and indicate your guest status on Question #7.

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The International Farewell Celebration is a formal ceremony. It is recommended to wear semi-formal or business-casual attire.

This event is a time for you to be honored and each participant that has registered for the International Farewell Ceremony will walk on stage, receive a certificate, and shake hands with officials from the International Affairs Office and UCCS.

Guests are invited to attend the International Farewell Celebration and the reception that follows. Special seating will be available for guests and it is required that participants register and include the number of guests attending on their registration form.

3:30 PMCheck-in for Honorees (Please arrive on time for check-in.)
4:00 PMInternational Farewell Ceremony Start
 Welcome & Congratulations
 Introduction of the Speaker
 Speaker
 Presentation of Certificates
 Closing Remarks
 Reception