CU Graduation 2026

DINING DETAILS

Graduation is one of our busiest weeks of the year, and we run things a little differently to make sure as many people as possible can celebrate with us.

We do not accept reservations or call-aheads for graduation week. Seating is first-come, first-served.

A few things to know for graduation day:

• We open to the public at 9:30 AM

• We recommend arriving early to get on the waitlist if we have one started

• We only seat complete parties

• Groups larger than 8 may need to split into smaller tables

• Tables are limited to one hour to allow more people to dine with us

• A 20% gratuity will be added to all drink and food purchases

We appreciate your patience and understanding. This day means a lot to a lot of people, and we do everything we can to keep things moving so everyone gets a chance to experience the tradition.

INFO FOR GRADUATES

Every year, CU grads line up before sunrise to leave their mark at The Sink.

Doors open at 7 AM.

Come in and sign your name on the ceiling. It’s how generations of Buffs have marked the moment for over a century.

We’ll have breakfast burritos and drinks ready. Champagne, mimosas, Bloody Marys, beer, cocktails, and crafted mocktails. Sorry, no shots before commencement.

You must bring your physical ID even if you’re not drinking. Everyone is checked at the door.

First 150 grads in line get a free breakfast burrito. Vegetarian and meat options available.

Come early. The line builds fast!