Chico State announces in-person graduation for class of 2020 and 2021
Kendall Hall
On April 9, Chico State announced that it plans to hold multiple in-person commencement ceremonies for the class of 2020 and 2021.
The class of 2020 will have their ceremony on May 16, 2021 at University Stadium and ceremonies for the class of 2021 will take place May 20-23, 2021.
In the announcement, Chico State said that the in-person ceremonies will be available to graduates only and that family and friends will be able to watch via a livestream.
The schedule for the virtual ceremony and the in-person ceremony will be released on April 15.
Chico State encourages family, friends and parents to refrain from traveling to Chico for graduation.
“We strongly encourage parents, family members, and friends to follow California Department of Public Health guidelines for non-essential travel and refrain from coming to Chico for Commencement weekend,” said Gayle Hutchinson in the announcement. “We join everyone in wanting to celebrate our graduates’ achievements to the fullest extent possible, but we are committed to doing so in a way that prioritizes the health and safety of our campus and greater community.”
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Kalene Hohman // May 18, 2021 at 6:08 pm
I am so disappointed that you chose to take another graduation away from students and parents. These kids paid a lot of money and endless hours to get where they are. You choose to award that with only a slide show ? Other universities have managed to have a walking graduation with parents in attendance and you choose not to bother . I will never forgive or forget this let down. You owe these graduates better. They deserve to walk proud as their parents watch with pride .. …shame on you !!!
Jennifer Ohagan // Apr 19, 2021 at 7:46 pm
I can make up my own mind, thanks. I’ve paid for my son to attend Chico and can decide for myself if it’s safe for me to attend or not. I’ll be happy to wear a mask and social distance.
Sarina Boorman // Apr 14, 2021 at 4:55 pm
I really believe it is the People’s choice to have the right to attend their child’s graduation ceremony. If someone is worried about Covid, then they have the choice not to attend. We can all wear masks. It is such a letdown after 4 to 5 years of going to college and not being able to graduate in front of your parents and or close family. Especially after the last year and a half being forced to sit in front of a computer all day long taking classes and teaching yourself how to pass and understand these classes. Again, my entire family and both of my kids who are attending Chico State agree, that it is, or should be our humanly choice to go and attend if we want to.