While the formal ceremony has been postponed, the semester completion date and timeline for students earning their degrees has not been affected.
To help students commemorate the milestone of reaching the end of their college careers and officially becoming Marshall University alumni, the university is planning a virtual celebration on social media April 27 through May 2.
“We plan to celebrate with our Sons and Daughters of Marshall on our social channels throughout the week leading up to their official graduation date on May 2,” said Tiffany Davis, digital marketing manager at Marshall. “We will be highlighting some of our graduates and sharing photos and videos throughout the week.”
Davis said university officials, including President Jerome A. Gilbert, will also deliver congratulatory messages via social channels. Additionally, there is an online contest for graduating students.
“We plan to celebrate with our graduates throughout the entire day on Saturday, May 2. Graduates will be encouraged to take selfies in their caps and gowns and share them on Instagram using our new graduation stickers and campus effects for a chance to win Marshall University alumni gear and to be added to the official MarshallU graduation story,” Davis said.
In addition to the planned posts and contest, graduates and families are invited to share photos and memories throughout the week using #MarshallGrad2020. Follow @MarshallU on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter to celebrate with the Class of 2020.
A specific date for the formal ceremony has not been decided at this time. The university plans to make an announcement as soon as details are finalized. For questions regarding Commencement, please e-mail commencement@marshall.edu or call 304-696-6410.