Cap and Gown 2020

Former Tiger Cub mascot Nicholas Tourville of Fort Mill, Bachelor of Science in Bioengineering, points up with a tiger cub glove during Clemson University Fall graduation at Littlejohn Coliseum in Clemson Thursday, December 19, 2019. Clemson University Fa
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We are almost there, just not yet.

With Coronavirus still very active, educational institutions have decided to push back graduation ceremonies.

 

BOB JONES UNIVERSITY:

Our Commencement scheduled for May 8 is postponed. We would still like to have it in the future, but for now, we are holding off setting a specific date.  Information provided by the Bob Jones University website.

 

CLEMSON UNVERSITY:

 All Clemson events, activities and gatherings are suspended at least through May 8.
The University has postponed May commencement ceremonies (includes Doctoral Hooding & Graduation).
Degrees WILL BE conferred upon all those who meet graduation requirements.
The University is currently exploring alternatives to celebrate our newest graduates at a later date.
As soon as these plans are confirmed, details will be communicated.  Information provided by the Clemson University website.

 

CONVERSE COLLEGE:  

Undergraduate and graduate Commencement ceremonies previously scheduled for May 16, 2020 are now rescheduled for Saturday, August 29 in Zimmerli Performance Center’s Twichell Auditorium, with special elements from Celebration Week to be held that weekend.
Realizing that not all will be able to attend in person the weekend of August 29, Converse will be holding a virtual Commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 16. This ceremony will be live-streamed and recorded. More information about the May 16 ceremony will be posted on www.converse.edu on or before May 1.
The Baccalaureate service will be posted on www.converse.edu on May 15.  (Information provided by Holly Duncan, Chief Communications Officer) 

For more information, see Converse College Coronavirus updates. 

 

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA:

May commencement ceremonies have been tentatively rescheduled for August 7 and 8, 2020. 
The Schools of Medicine in Columbia and Greenville are also planning alternate ceremonies, dates to be determined.  Information provided by the USC website.