LOCATION
Welcome Center
4901 West 20th Street
Welcome Center
Greeley, CO 80634
Ballroom A
Presenters
CONTACT INFORMATION
Military-connected Graduation & Recognition Celebration
Description
Come celebrate our high-achieving veterans and military-connected students at Aims Community College! The evening will be packed with events to honor the hard work and accomplishments of our military-connected community, including notable speakers, a catered dinner, a coining ceremony, the SALUTE Induction Ceremony, Graduate Recognition, and SVA Chapter Officer Recognition.
This is a major milestone worth celebrating, and we encourage you to bring your family, friends, and supporters along to share in the evening's festivities!
Event Details:
Date: Wednesday, May 6, 2026
Time: 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Location: Welcome Center, Floor 3, Ballroom A
Food: A catered dinner will be provided for all attendees!
Whether you are graduating, receiving your SALUTE honors, being recognized as an SVA officer, or simply coming to support your fellow student-veterans, we can't wait to celebrate your incredible journey with you!
Upcoming Dates And Times
Questions & Answers
- Q: Who is invited to this event?
All military-connected students, friends, family, and Aims employees. Come celebrate our military-connected student accomplishments! Bring your family and friends.
- Q: Can I bring my family and friends?
A: Yes, absolutely! We highly encourage you to bring your spouses, children, family, friends, and supporters. They are a huge part of your journey and success, and we want them there to celebrate you. (Just please make sure to include them in your RSVP headcount so we order enough food!)
- Q: Do I need to RSVP to attend?
A: Yes, please! Because we are providing a fully catered dinner, we need an accurate headcount. Please submit your RSVP by May 1 to ensure we have a plate for you and your guests. If you forgot to RSVP, come on down anyway. We won't be turning anyone away!
- Q: I am graduating this semester. Will I get my veteran graduation cords here?
A: Yes! Every graduating veteran will receive their official Aims Veteran Services graduation cord to wear with their cap and gown at the official commencement ceremony, as well as a special graduation coin.
- Q: I’m not graduating this year. Should I still attend?
A: Yes! Even if you aren't graduating, this evening is for you. We will be officially inducting our newest SALUTE Honor Society members, recognizing our SVA Chapter Officers, and celebrating the strength of our entire Aims veteran community. Come enjoy a great meal and support your peers!
- Q: What exactly happens at the event?
A: The evening will kick off with a catered dinner, followed by remarks from notable speakers. We will then move into our formal recognitions, which include a special coining ceremony, the SALUTE Honor Society inductions, a spotlight on our SVA officers, and finally, the presentation of cords and coins to our graduating veterans.
