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University graduation ceremonies are going virtual during the pandemic – edscoop

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In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Purdue University announced Thursday that its spring 2020 graduation ceremony will be held virtually.

Thousands of people typically descend on college campuses for graduation, but with even small gatherings prohibited in many states, Purdue and other colleges are working to preserve these large year-end celebrations by moving them online.

“Students will still receive their own diploma, each name will be called individually, and participants will hear from our excellent student musicians and speakers,” Purdue President Mitch Daniels said in a statement to graduates and their families. “It’s a huge disappointment to us all that we can’t do this in person, but with input from a creative group of graduating seniors, we will do the best we can to preserve the essence of this special occasion.”

Diplomas, diploma covers, commencement programs and honor cords will be mailed to students in time for the launch of the virtual ceremony on May 15, according to the university. Students will also receive information on how to download and view their ceremony, which can be watched at any time.

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