Commencement

Dear members of the Class of 2020,

I hope this note finds you and your family well. Regrettably, I am writing to you to let you know we will have to wait even longer for your official commencement ceremony. 

As you may recall, we had hoped to hold ceremonies the weekend of August 22-23. However, in order to mitigate the risk of large-group gatherings, to comply with Governor Baker's July 2 order pertaining to limits on gathering sizes in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, and because MassMutual Center cannot guarantee that we can hold Undergraduate Commencement on Aug. 23, sadly, we must delay the ceremonies once again.

I continue to believe it is extremely important that the Class of 2020 has its own Commencement ceremony and celebration and I remain committed to that. In conversations with the senior class officers and College administration, we will plan a Celebration of the Class of 2020 in October 2021. Coupled with Homecoming Weekend (Sept. 30 - October 3), you can expect an opportunity to walk across a stage in your regalia, celebrate with faculty, family, and friends, as well as enjoy a senior dance and dinner. 

It is my hope and wish that everyone can join us to celebrate you! For those who cannot attend in person in 2021, a live stream of the ceremony will be viewable.  

Sincerely,

Mary-Beth A. Cooper, PhD, DM
President