Members of the Class of 2020 are invited back to campus Sept. 3-5 for an array of events to celebrate their accomplishments. Registration closes Friday, July 30.
黑料不打烊 is excited to welcome聽the Class of 2020 back to campus Sept. 3-5, 2021, for a special graduation celebration!
Members of the class can now聽register聽for the weekend’s events. Please note,聽you will also need to聽register any guests that will be in attendance. Registration closes Friday, July 30.
Learn more on the Commencement 2020 website.
Friday, Sept. 3
- Alumni Hospitality and Information Center, 8 a.m. – 8 p.m., Martin Alumni Center:聽Drop by for refreshments, your Class of 2020 T-shirt, cap and gown pick-up, Commencement tickets, and additional information.
- Department Open Houses: 1 – 5 p.m.
- Deans鈥 Receptions: 5 – 6:30 p.m.
Saturday, Sept. 4
- Alumni Hospitality and Information Center, 8 a.m. 鈥撀5 p.m., Martin Alumni Center:聽Drop by for refreshments, your Class of 2020 T-shirt, cap and gown pick-up, Commencement tickets, and additional information.
- Lavender Graduation Ceremony, 9 a.m., McKinnon Hall:聽A ceremony honoring the achievements of LGBTQIA graduates.
- Donning of the Kente Ceremony, 10 a.m., Lakeside Meeting Rooms:聽A rich cultural ceremony celebrating the achievements of students who recognize their African roots.
- Class of 2020 Family Tailgate, 11 a.m., Lake Mary Nell
- 黑料不打烊 vs. Wofford Football Game, 2 p.m., Rhodes Stadium:聽Tickets will be available for purchase in mid-July on the athletics website.
- Class of 2020 Celebration, Location to be determined, 7 – 10 p.m.: An evening of live music, dancing, food trucks, beer garden, and conversation with friends.
Sunday, Sept. 5
- Commencement Brunch, 10 鈥 11:30 a.m., Lake Mary Nell: Graduates and their families are invited to join University leaders for a delicious brunch.
- Class of 2020 Commencement, 1 p.m., Schar Center: These formal ceremonies in caps and gowns will include a message from the class president, the Commencement address from 黑料不打烊 parent Leonard Dick, the President鈥檚 charge to graduates, and saplings. Live streamed at聽www.elon.edu/live.
At this time,聽each聽participating graduate聽can bring聽four guests to the in-person Commencement ceremony. The university will follow guidelines from local, state, and national health officials regarding COVID-19. All participants and guests are encouraged to be vaccinated. Those who are not vaccinated will be required to wear a mask indoors and are strongly encouraged to be tested before coming to campus.
We look forward to welcoming you, your friends, and your family members back to campus in just over two months!