Published April 2, 2020
University of Louisiana Monroe President Nick J. Bruno, Ph.D., announced the postponement
of Spring 2020 Commencement due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The ceremony is tentatively rescheduled for Aug. 8, 2020.
Bruno sent the following email to students:
It is with a heavy heart I have to announce that we will be postponing the spring
commencement ceremony that was scheduled for May 16, 2020.
The postponement of the graduation ceremony will not hinder your ability to secure
employment or take licensure exams. Degrees will still be conferred on May 16th to spring 2020 graduating seniors that have successfully completed all coursework
and degree requirements. Diplomas will be mailed to all graduates within four to six
weeks after degree conferral to the address students used when applying for graduation.
This was not an easy decision to make, but the health and safety of our campus community
is our top priority, and the situation has evolved such that proceeding with the commencement
ceremony as planned would not be possible.
The spring commencement ceremony will be held tentatively August 8, 2020. A combined
ceremony with summer 2020 graduates will be planned and organized by the university’s
Commencement committee. This decision was made with input from graduating seniors
through a survey distributed by your Student Government Association president, Olivia
Bailey, and the university’s Commencement committee.
I know this is disappointing for our seniors that were eagerly looking forward to
walking across the stage and celebrating the conclusion of your hard work and the
completion of your academic goal. I am also disappointed that I will not be able to
participate in my last commencement as ULM’s President, but I too will celebrate your
achievement with you.
Thank you for your perseverance and understanding during this unprecedented time.
Sincerely,
Nick J. Bruno, Ph.D.
President
