Where did the time go?
It feels like I was just moving into my freshman dorm room!
College went by in the blink of an eye!
As a senior at ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï State, I cannot help but to use these cliches. It really does feel like my time here has flown by. As graduation is approaching in only a few short days, I cannot express how thankful I am that we have the option to attend in-person and virtual commencement ceremonies.
To my peers in the Class of 2021, congratulations on one of our greatest accomplishments!
This year we will have in-person and virtual commencement ceremony options, and I’ll share some further details regarding our individual ceremonies later in this post. Here’s what you need to know!
Commencement Breakdown
In-Person Ceremonies
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There will be outdoor commencement ceremonies at 1 p.m. May 10-14 and at 11 a.m. on May 15.
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Ceremonies will be divided by colleges and degrees. Each ceremony will be held at the Centennial Court Green on ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï Campus, which is located on Midway Drive south of the Centennial Court Residence Halls.
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Check out the full schedule of commencement ceremonies here.
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More than 2,700 graduates will be on hand for the in-person ceremonies next week.
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During the ceremony we ask for all students and guests to adhere to Flashes Safe Eight regulations to maintain safety:
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Remember, physical distancing and masks are required.
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Guests
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Each student is allowed four tickets for visitors at their commencement ceremony.
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These tickets will be distributed via email.
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To learn more about the guest experience, including accessibility seating, parking and shuttles and more, visit the guest page on the commencement website.
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During the ceremony, graduates will be seated in pods with their four guests.
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Commencement ceremonies will also be livestreamed for the guests who can’t make it in person.
Virtual Ceremonies
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Along with having in-person commencement, all ceremonies will be available through live stream.
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In addition, a virtual commencement recognition ceremony will go live at 9 a.m. on Saturday, May 15. All live streams can be found here.
Stay Social
Whether you are celebrating on campus or online, you can show your ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï State grad pride! Be sure to include #FlashesForever in any of your graduation social media posts. Your social posts could be featured in the live social media display during the ceremonies and on the ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï State commencement website.
For those of you attending an in-person ceremony, be sure to look for our #FlashesForever filter on Snapchat.
We’ll also have Facebook profile frames for grads and their friends and family.
Congratulations to the Class of 2021. I am looking forward to celebrating with all of you! #FlashesForever
Rachel Kaveney