After weeks of e-learning, ISU plans online commencement for spring and summer grads

Posted on May 4, 2020

 

ISU said it is awarding 3,601 baccalaureate degrees and 726 graduate degrees. (Photo courtesy: HOI/ABC)

By Heart of Illinois ABC

NORMAL – Illinois State University is offering pomp and circumstance under the most unusual of circumstances, a worldwide pandemic.

The university announced late Friday night it is offering students graduating this spring and summer a pair of opportunities to celebrate their achievements, including a recorded ceremony that will be available on ISU’s commencement website by next Thursday, May 7.

President Larry Dietz will be among the graduation speakers. Each graduate will receive in the mail copies of a special Commencement program book, tassel, alumni key chain, and diploma cover.

Spring and summer graduates who want the experience of walking across the stage will be able to participate in expanded winter commencement ceremonies, scheduled for December 11-12.

Graduation ceremonies, originally set for May 8-9, were called off as the campus in Normal closed down to slow the spread of COVID-19.

ISU said it is awarding 3,601 baccalaureate degrees and 726 graduate degrees.

More information is available on the university’s Graduation Services website.

Heart of Illinois ABC can be reached at [email protected].

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