Oregon State University’s campuses in Corvallis and Bend will hold in-person commencement ceremonies this year, the university has announced.
The Corvallis ceremony will take place at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, June 11, at Reser Stadium. The OSU-Cascades ceremony will be held at 10 a.m. Sunday, June 12, on the Oval Green at the Bend campus.
COVID-19 canceled the 2020 ceremonies. Virtual events were held last year for both 2020 and 2021 graduates. Both campuses also hosted in-person celebrations for them.
“We’re thrilled to be able to celebrate our graduates’ success by again being able to hold in-person commencement ceremonies,” interim Oregon State president Becky Johnson said.
“We also are pleased to be able to welcome graduates’ families, friends and other members of the public to attend. During these celebratory events we will prioritize contributing to wellness for graduates, guests and community members.”
Students graduating between summer 2021 and summer 2022 are invited to participate.
The Corvallis and Bend commencement ceremonies are planned to align with state and local health guidelines and Oregon State’s COVID-19 vaccination program requirements, the university said. With both taking place outdoors, proof of vaccination or a negative test will not be required.
The university will continue to monitor risks in the coming months, announcing updates or new information at https://bit.ly/3pCFXud (Corvallis) and https://bit.ly/3ILxjB0 (OSU-Cascades).