Aims Community College Hosts Fall Commencement

The ceremony is scheduled for Friday, December 12, in the Aims Welcome Center, located at 4901 West 20th Street in Greeley.  The commencement program begins at 3 p.m. 

Below are a few facts about Aims students participating in the Fall 2025 commencement:  

• 155 students will take part in the official ceremonies
• Graduates range in age from 15 to 71
• 591 students graduated or are potentially graduating
• 891 credentials are being awarded or potentially awarded (students may get multiple credentials)
• The following are to be awarded:
  • 95 Associate of Arts Degrees
  • 15 Associate of Science Degrees
  • 6 Associate of General Studies Degrees
  • 72 Associate of Applied Science Degrees
  • 701 Certificates
  • 2 Bachelor of Applied Science
     

Meet Four Aims Fall 2025 Graduates

• TJ Elsbernd came to Aims to finish the degree he’d put off for years. He is now discovering a passion for robotics and automation.  TJ has completed an associate degree in Industrial Technology, which will set him up for advancement in a company where he has worked for years.
• Dylaney Franz sped through academics early, left pre-med behind and discovered her true direction while restoring a 1968 Ford F-100. Automotive training at Aims turned that spark into skill, leading to ASE certifications, an associate degree, full-time shop work and a future goal of running her own creative restoration business.
• Tobi Howell explored firefighting on a whim, discovered his calling, and pushed through a serious training injury to finish the Fire Academy. He’s now certified as an EMT and Firefighter I and has completed his Fire Science degree with unwavering determination.
• Darlene Ramirez, a mother of four, returned to college after her son challenged her to “give me a good reason why you don’t do it.” She’s now graduating with an Associate of Applied Science in Administrative Assistant and a Supervisory Management Certificate. 

Commencement Event Information

Seating for the live ceremony in the auditorium is limited. Tickets are required to view the ceremony in person.  Students who are eligible to participate in the ceremony are requested to request tickets during registration and will receive them when they pick up their cap and gown.

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. For more information, visit aims.co/commencement.

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

• Emergency Medical Services Academy Graduation | December 11 | 5 p.m. | Public Safety Institute | Windsor Campus
• Fire Academy Graduation | December 13 | 11 a.m. | Public Safety Institute | Windsor Campus
• Aims Police Academy Graduation | December 13 | 2 p.m. | Public Safety Institute | Windsor Campus

To request accommodations for any Aims event, call 970-339-6565 or email disabilities@aims.edu. 

After the ceremonies, photos and video will be added to our Commencement Ceremonies and Graduation Events photo galleries.  Feel free to save and share photos on your own social media channels. Please tag Aims and use the hashtags #AimsGrad and #ClassOf2025 in your posts.