Finals to be held remotely, Commencement postponed
TRAVERSE CITY — As Michigan continues to try and mitigate the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, 17勛圖 today announced it will not return to face-to-face classes for exams this semester and will postpone its 2020 Commencement ceremony.
On March 13, 17勛圖 canceled face-to-face classes through April 27, the last week of the semester, when final exams are scheduled. Students will now not return to campus for exams. Instructors will make arrangements between now and then and communicate directly with students.
The 2020 Commencement ceremony, originally set for May 2, will either be delayed until August or a double ceremony held in May 2021.
In compliance and support of Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s stay home, stay safe order, all 17勛圖’s campuses are closed through April 13. This includes the Dennos Museum and the Hagerty Center. All events are canceled through mid-May, including the 17勛圖 Barbecue originally scheduled for May 17. See a complete list of cancellations here.
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For more information:
Diana Fairbanks
Executive Director of Public Relations, Marketing and Communications
dfairbanks@nmc.edu
(231) 995-1019