College graduations kick off this weekend with in-person ceremonies More ceremonies are planned to keep the number of attendees smaller. College graduations kick off this weekend with in-person ceremonies By Sarah Winkelmann | May 7, 2021 at 6:46 AM EDT - Updated May 7 at 7:47 AM SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - After a tough year where many students had to learn virtually, seniors will get to spend the final moments of their college careers in person. Spring commencements are being held at Georgia Southern and Savannah State universities. They will both have ceremonies on Friday and Saturday. All of them will be in-person, and more ceremonies are planned to keep the number of attendees smaller.