Illinois State University said it will offer online commencement ceremonies this year for its approximately 4,327 spring graduates. The university said it expects to award about 3,601 undergraduate diplomas and 726 graduate degrees in two ceremonies May 8-9. There are usually five such in person ceremonies during graduation weekend. This year those were disrupted by the coronavirus pandemic.
ISU has offered students a program book, tassel, alumni keychain, and diploma cover by mail. President Larry Dietz and other university officials will offer remarks and videos of the ceremonies will be available online to recognize the achievements of spring and summer graduates.
The university said it will also provide the experience of walking across the stage. Spring and summer graduatees can participate in person at expanded winter commencement ceremonies December 11-12.
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