A Message to the Class of 2020 and the UMW Community<\/p>
I know that graduating seniors and families are devastated that the University can’t hold commencement on May 9 due to the coronavirus and the CDC’s ban on gatherings of over 50 people for two months. So are we. Commencement is one of UMW’s favorite times of the year, a chance to celebrate all that you have accomplished and to look forward to all that you will achieve. Few moments in the life of the University are as purely joyous as commencement.<\/p>
So, I want you to know that the commencement ceremony for the class of 2020 isn’t cancelled; it is postponed until the fall. Grades are still due May 5 in order to confer your degrees by May 15. You will be able to get an official transcript that indicates that you are a UMW graduate as you start jobs or the next stage in your education.<\/p>
I don’t yet know the exact date for the class of 2020’s commencement this fall or any other details, but I know all of us want to celebrate you and give you a chance to walk across that stage. You are a unique class in the history of Mary Washington, full of resilience and determination in the face of unprecedented obstacles. Over the next few weeks we will pull together our commencement planning team, along with students, faculty, and staff to find the right day, time, and way to celebrate during the fall semester.<\/p>
In the meantime, please know how proud we are of you.<\/p>
Sincerely,
\nTroy<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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