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SALT LAKE CITY — The University of Utah announced on Monday it will hold spring commencement ceremonies in person on May 6 and 7.
The university's main commencement ceremony will take place at 6:30 p.m. on May 6, according to a news release from the university. Rice-Eccles Stadium and the Red Butte Garden Amphitheater will be used for individual college commencement ceremonies, the university announced.
"The past two academic years have been transformed in significant ways, and our students have been patient, creative and resilient through all the changes need to ensure health and safety during this global health crisis," U. Vice President for Student Affairs Lori McDonald said in the release.
Masks and social distancing will be required at the events.
Like many other institutions in Utah and across the country, the U. canceled in-person commencement ceremonies last year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Graduates from the class of 2020 who were not able to attend commencement last year are invited to attend this year's ceremonies, the U. said.
The ceremonies will also be streamed live at utah.edu/live for friends and family members who cannot attend in person.
"We are going to mark this occasion in ways that recognize the dedication and commitment of our students, while also celebrating the amazing accomplishment of completing a college degree during extraordinary times," McDonald added.
Students can see commencement plans for individual colleges by checking commencement.utah.edu/commencement/convocations.php. They will also be receiving an email from their colleges with more specific details on the ceremonies.
"This pandemic has changed so much about the college experience these past two years, but I have been so impressed by the patience and resilience shown by our students, particularly the classes of 2020 and 2021," David Eccles School of Business Dean Taylor Randall said in the release. "I am so excited to get the opportunity to honor them in person in a way that maintains public safety, but also gives these incredible students their due."
