Important Announcement regarding Graduation Ceremonies, Oct. 7, 2020

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Dear Students:

I sincerely regret to inform you that we have decided to cancel our in-person fall commencement ceremonies originally scheduled for Dec. 12, 2020. Please understand that we are taking these precautions because we are concerned about ensuring everyone’s safety and well-being during the ongoing pandemic.

As you know, we have also restructured the semester to transition to remote learning following the Thanksgiving holiday break. This means that your class activities will be online between Thanksgiving and the end of the semester. Both of these changes—commencement and the transition to remote learning after Thanksgiving—are intended to minimize the potential for heightened transmission of COVID-19 and other viruses in late fall.

Please know that we understand and empathize that this news is disappointing to our graduates and their families. We know that many of you were looking forward to the traditional, in-person graduation day, just as many faculty, staff and administrators were as well. We are disappointed that we will not be able to celebrate with you in our customary format.

We will not, however, let commencement day go by without finding a way to celebrate you and all of your hard work! It’s important to recognize your accomplishments and to wish you farewell as you embark on your next journey in life. Therefore, I have assembled a team to work on a special virtual commencement as our alternative way to celebrate on Dec. 12.

Stay tuned as additional details will be shared with graduating students via MavMail and posted at www.mnsu.edu/graduation as plans are finalized. Any questions relating to commencement can be directed to events@mnsu.edu.

Please continue to be safe and well. The Maverick community is cheering you on to the completion of your degree.

Sincerely,

Richard Davenport
President