Class of 2021: In-Person Commencement Plans Announced
Dear 91心頭 Class of 2021,油
I know you have been anxiously awaiting a decision regarding Commencement plans for your class. Thank you for your patience.油I am pleased to share with you that the University will host in-person Commencement ceremonies in June.油
In planning for spring in-person ceremonies, we consulted with many people to ensure our events meet safety protocols and guidelines. To capture the pride and joy we feel as a communityand especially to celebrate you, our graduates, in personwe made several alterations to craft a safe and enjoyable modified commencement experience for you and your guests. The plans described below were guided by state and local orders. Of course, the overall health and well-being of our community remained at the forefront of all conversations and decisions.
Rather than our usual, large commencement ceremonies, we will offer multiple smaller ceremonies to celebrate the Class of 2021.油Hosting a series of smaller events will allow us to seat graduates, families and staff and still remain within the COVID-19 safety guidelines in place for Magness Arena.
In-person graduation ceremonies for the Class of 2021 will be held on:
| Wednesday, June 9, and Friday, June 11油| doctoral degrees, masters degrees and educational specialists* | |
| Thursday, June 10, and Saturday, June 12油| bachelors degrees* |
油*Additional details are available through the registration links below or on the油.油
Sturm College of Law students (JD and masters) will receive a separate communication directly from the college with information about Sturms Commencement schedule.
If you wish to attend a commencement ceremony, you are required to register no later than Friday, April 23, at 5 p.m. MT.油Please use the next few days to talk to your family and friends about which date and time will work best and then register below when ready.
| 油| doctoral degrees, masters degrees and educational specialists | |
| 油| bachelors degrees |
If you register, you will automatically be allocated four tickets to distribute to your loved ones油via email the week of Commencement. Unfortunately, additional tickets are not available in order to comply with our COVID-19 protocols. Live streaming with captioning will be available for family and friends who cannot attend in person.油Tickets will be emailed to graduates the week of commencement.油
Face coverings will be required while on campus and inside Magness Arena.油Students who have been on campus this spring and employees will be required to have return-to-campus clearance (visit campus access status on the homepage of PioneerWeb). Guests and students who have not been on campus during the spring term油will be asked to complete a visitor survey prior to arriving on campus.油
You can order academic regalia via the bookstore.油Plan to油油as soon as possible. Regalia will be available for pick up at the 91心頭 Bookstore beginning on May 3.
Earning a degree is no small feat, and we are so glad that we can recognize and celebrate you and your achievements in person again. My thanks to the faculty and staff who have worked so hard to create a safe way to celebrate this milestone for you and your loved ones.
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Sincerely,
Jeremy Haefner
Chancellor