Denver Mayor Mike Johnston will be the keynote speaker at the CMC Vail Valley at Edwards general commencement ceremony at 5 p.m. on Friday, May 1 at the Park Hyatt Beaver Creek Resort in Beaver Creek. The mayor has ties to the Vail Valley as he grew up in the area. Photo by Peter Scott Barta
Graduates from Colorado Mountain College’s campus at Vail Valley at Edwards will participate in commencement on Friday, May 1.
Across Colorado Mountain College’s 11 campuses, about 2,000 students are expected to graduate this year. The college will host 17 ceremonies, including commencement and program-specific events, across its 7,500-square-mile district from April 24 through May 4.
Ceremony details
General commencement
5 p.m., Friday, May 1
Park Hyatt Beaver Creek Resort, 136 E. Thomas Place, Beaver Creek
Keynote speaker: Mike Johnston
Denver Mayor Johnston has close ties to the Vail Valley – he grew up in the area.
Additional program-specific ceremonies will also be held. Contact the campus for details.
For more information about CMC commencement ceremonies, visit Graduation Spring 2026.