Aims Community College Hosts Fall Commencement

The ceremony is scheduled for Friday, December 13, in the Aims Welcome Center, 4901 West 20th St. in Greeley.  The commencement program begins at 3 p.m. 

"The knowledge and skills students acquire at Aims are not just credentials; they're the keys to unlocking their full potential,” said Marilyn Schock, chair of the Aims Board of Trustees. “They will go out into the world to innovate, inspire, and make a lasting impact."

Below are a few facts about Aims students graduating this fall:  

• 140 students will take part in the official ceremonies
• Graduates range in age from 16 to 69
• 528 students graduated or are potentially graduating 
• 754 credentials are being awarded or potentially awarded (students may get multiple credentials)
• The following are to be awarded:
  • 88 Associate of Arts Degrees
  • 5 Associate of Science Degrees
  • 8 Associate of General Studies Degrees
  • 69 Associate of Applied Science Degrees
  • 584 Certificates 
     

Commencement Event Information

Seating for the live ceremony in the auditorium is limited. Tickets are required to view the ceremony in person. Seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis. 

Guests can watch a livestream of commencement from home or view a live feed in the Welcome Center Ballrooms if they don’t have a ticket.

When attending commencement at the Welcome Center, please note the following: 

• Doors open to guests 60 minutes before the ceremony.
• Accessible parking spots are available at the Welcome Center's north parking lot. Vehicles must have a placard or license plate on display.
• A designated drop-off area will be at the Welcome Center in the north lot.
• Please be aware that the Aims Clear Bag Policy is in effect for the commencement ceremony.
• Guests will be asked to return prohibited items to their vehicle or dispose of them upon entry. This includes:
  • Air horns or other loud noisemakers
  • Balloons or anything that could obstruct the view of other guests
  • Food and beverages except water in clear bottles
  • Firearms, knives, and other weapons

There are more upcoming celebrations for Aims students. These include:

• EMS Graduation | December 12 | 5 p.m. |  Public Safety Institute | Windsor Campus
• Fire Academy Graduation | December 14 | 11 a.m. | Public Safety Institute | Windsor Campus
• Aims Police Academy Graduation | December 14 | 2 p.m. | Public Safety Institute | Windsor Campus

To request accommodations for these events, call 970-339-6388 or email disabilities@aims.edu. 

Find more information at aims.co/commencement.