UW-Stevens Point students gather prior to their December 2019 commencement ceremony. Graduates from 2020 and spring 2021 will be offered in-person, outdoor commencement May 21-22. (Courtesy UWSP)

UWSP brings back in-person, outdoor commencement, with limits

March 16, 2021

By Patrick Lynn

Graduates and their families can come together for in-person, outdoor ceremonies this spring at UW-Stevens Point.

Ceremonies will be held Friday, May 21, and Saturday, May 22—for graduates from 2021 and 2020—at the Specht Forum/Sundial on the UWSP campus.

The smaller ceremonies will be held by academic college, and by school for colleges with large graduating classes, according to a news release from the university.

A full schedule is available at www.uwsp.edu/commencement.

“Commencement is the pinnacle of the academic journey, a day to celebrate accomplishments and cherish memories,” said Chancellor Thomas Gibson, who will preside over his first commencement at the university. “I’m thrilled to offer graduates and their families the option of an in-person celebration and to have the opportunity to personally congratulate students on their milestone achievement.”

Each graduate will receive two guest tickets. Face coverings and social distancing will be required at all in-person ceremonies.

The university will provide a live stream of the ceremonies, and a virtual ceremony will also be available for graduates who prefer that option.