Congratulations graduates!
The time has come! At the beginning of the semester, we shared with you that we were waiting to make decisions regarding commencement due to the pandemic. To accommodate different comfort levels with social gatherings and moving about in public, you and your families will have the option of participating in commencement in one of two ways:
1. Guests limited to ONE vehicle per graduate: A drive-in ceremony where families can watch their graduates cross the stage from the comfort of their personal vehicle;
2. TWO GUESTS ONLY per graduate: An in-person, socially distanced and masked, seated ceremony at Seth Grove Stadium.
Between now and March 19, please consult with those who want to celebrate with you and complete the form indicating the ceremony option for which you would like to participate in. Commencement ceremonies are slated for ALL graduates (graduate and undergraduate) on May 15, 2021 with a rain date of May 16, 2021. Please respond to the link below indicating your preference as soon as possible. After March 19, we may not be able to accommodate your request. After completing the form, you will be notified on March 31st of the time of your ceremony.
https://www.ship.edu/events/graduation/commencement-rsvp/
We can’t wait to celebrate you and your accomplishments!
Note that our commencement ceremonies will adhere to protocols to protect the health and wellbeing of you, your family, our campus and community, and state, federal and PASSHE guidelines as of March 1, 2021. If these guidelines change, the ceremonies will be adjusted accordingly. We look forward to hearing from you!
