Purdue University Northwest will have an outdoor, in-person commencement ceremony with appropriate health and safety protocols for its spring class of 2021.
Commencement ceremonies for all spring 2021 candidates is scheduled May 15 in the area south of the Nils K. Nelson Bioscience Innovation Building on PNW’s Hammond Campus. The rain date is May 16.
“We are excited to return to in-person commencement ceremonies to allow our graduates to share this important experience safely with family and friends,” said Chancellor Thomas L. Keon in a message to students, faculty and staff. “Graduation marks the determination of PNW students in persisting to earn their degrees, and the Class of ’21 has demonstrated great flexibility and innovation to achieve this milestone.”
The university noted all state, local and university health and safety protocols will be followed and, should the situation in the surrounding community cause a change in the plans for these events, PNW would notify candidates for graduation as soon as possible.
