Additional Ceremonies, Reduced Capacity, Tickets and Masks Required USI Spring 2021 Commencement Exercises to Be Held In Person Additional Ceremonies, Reduced Capacity, Tickets and Masks Required 2/23/2021 | University Communications The University of Southern Indiana will hold reduced capacity, in-person Commencement Exercises in the Screaming Eagles Arena over the weekend of May 7 - 9, 2021. Due to safety concerns related to the COVID-19 pandemic and the need to limit capacity, the University plans to host eight ceremonies instead of the traditional five. The additional ceremonies will reduce the number of graduates per ceremony to allow for adequate physical distancing. Tickets will be required for guests and each graduate will be allowed