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It's a moment of pride for parents and students. But not everyone is giving the University of Minnesota's new commencement plan a passing grade.
Some students and parents had raised concerns that renovations would jeopardize the rite of passage.
The University of Minnesota apologized to students following a week of uncertainty surrounding grad plans.
The response came after students urged university officials to allow for walking across the stage and having their names announced during graduation.
Various colleges told students this week that 2023 commencement ceremonies will be combined, with one college saying students won't be walking across the stage.