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Update on Commencement Weekend 2020
Given the rapid spread of the COVID-19 virus, Gettysburg College has made the difficult decision to postpone our in-person Commencement Weekend scheduled for May 16–17. A Senior Celebration will be held for the Class of 2020 on the original Commencement weekend of May 16-17, and an on-campus Commencement celebration will be held on October 9-10.
The Commencement Committee will send additional detailed communications in the coming weeks to graduates and their families. In these uncertain times, we will adhere as always to Pennsylvania’s public health advisories to ensure the safety of all participating in and supporting events in the coming year. If we need to further postpone, a decision will be made by September 1.
Senior Celebration weekend
Departmental receptions
Some virtual departmental receptions will be taking place on Saturday, May 16, 2020 and Sunday, May 17, 2020. (please check back if your department is not here; we are in the process of adding more). Zoom information will be provided to students by the individual departments or you may reach out to the contact person (if listed) for Zoom information.
Saturday May 16
| Department | Time | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Art and Art History | 1:00 – 1:30 p.m. | For more information, please contact Nicholas Miller. |
| Biochemistry and Molecular Biology | 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. | For more information, please contact Shelli Frey |
| Chemistry | 3:00 – 4:00 p.m. | For more information, please contact Tim Funk |
| History | 2:30 – 3:00 p.m. | |
| Mathematics | 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. | |
| Physics | 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. | |
| Sunderman Conservatory | 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. |
Sunday May 17
| Department | Time | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Classics | TBD | |
| Management | TBD | |
| Sociology | TBD |
Senior Celebration
Sunday, May 17 at 11:00 a.m.
Schedule
- Remarks by the 2020 Senior Class President Callie Fucarino ’20
- A message from the President
- A message from the Chaplain
- Degree Conferral
Commencement Weekend
Friday October 9, 2020
| Time | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 3:30 – 4:30 p.m. | Phi Beta Kappa Induction ceremony | Mara Auditorium |
| 5:00 – 6:00 p.m. | Catholic Mass | Chapel |
| 8:00 – 11:00 p.m. | Senior Class Party | CUB / Janet Morgan Riggs Student Center |
Saturday October 10, 2020
| Time | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 9:00 – 9:45 a.m. | Baccalaureate | North side of Penn Hall outside, rain or shine |
| 9:45 a.m. | Student line-up | Bream Gym |
| 11:00 – 1:30 p.m. | Commencement ceremony | North side of Penn Hall outside, rain or shine |
| 1:30 – 3:30 p.m. | Departmental Receptions / Post-Commencement Reception | Old Quad, Stine Lake, CUB Ballroom |
Official email messages
Read official e-mail communications about the postponement of Commencement 2020.Additional information