On Thursday, the University of Georgia will host the first of its three undergraduate commencement ceremonies for spring graduates. A graduate ceremony will be held on Friday.
The opening ceremony will be in Sanford Stadium and begin at 7:30 p.m., with gates opening at 5:30 p.m. Graduates should arrive by 7:15 p.m. Masks and social distancing are encouraged.
In addition to this ceremony, UGA plans to host two more undergraduate commencements on Friday and Saturday. Those ceremonies will also be held in Sanford Stadium at 7:30 p.m. on their respective dates.
The first ceremony will recognize graduates from the Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication and the Terry College of Business.
The university says the decision came on the heels of recent state and federal guidelines. Author: Christopher Buchanan Updated: 11:48 PM EDT May 2, 2021
ATHENS, Ga. The University of Georgia is expected to loosen previous requirements for its upcoming Spring Commencement following new guidance from state and federal health agencies.
The university announced on Saturday that it will be making a handful of changes that come after new data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the Georgia Department of Public Health, and a recently-signed executive order from Gov. Brian Kemp.
In a statement, the university said that graduates will be provided a ticket to now sit on Dooley Field at Sanford Stadium if they wish. There also won t be a limit to the number of guests in the stands.
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In light of changing public health guidance from the CDC and DPH, as well as an updated Executive Order from the Governor, the University of Georgia is amending plans for Spring Commencement.
Eligible Spring graduates will be provided a ticket to sit on Dooley Field at Sanford Stadium, if they choose, and there will be no limit on the number of guests in the stands. The dates for the individual Undergraduate and Graduate Commencement ceremonies remain the same, spread over three days. Dates and times are listed below.
All levels of the stadium will be open to promote social distancing, as strongly encouraged by the Governor’s Executive Order. Masks will also be strongly encouraged.