While waiting until D.C. issues guidance on holding in-person festivities, Howard University said that it is also moving forward with plans to conduct a virtual commencement in May.
University President Wayne A.I. Frederick said that when the city does issue the parameters under which in-person graduation could take place, there will certainly be capacity limitations and other restrictions.
Graduation is set for May 8, and the university had tentatively planned to hold in-person commencement that weekend for the classes of 2020 and 2021.
“However, we must continue to follow the recommendations of our local health officials, whatever those recommendations might be at the time of commencement, and act in the best interest of our community’s health and safety,” Frederick said in statement.
Howard University held a virtual graduation last year, where college presidents, celebrities and former President Barack Obama spoke.
- Sign up for WTOP alerts
- Sign up for WTOP’s coronavirus email newsletter
- Latest coronavirus test results in DC, Maryland and Virginia
- Coronavirus vaccine FAQ: What you need to know
- Latest vaccination numbers in DC, Maryland and Virginia
- Play ball: Montgomery Co. Council loosens restrictions on youth sports
- ‘We remain vulnerable’ — Johns Hopkins doctors urge continued caution on COVID-19
- DC gives OK for National Shrine to open at 25% capacity
Looking for more information? D.C., Maryland and Virginia are each releasing more data every day. Visit their official sites here: Virginia | Maryland | D.C.
