Commencement

Congratulations, Class of 2020!

Faculty member Ana Emlinger in front of a mural with a "congrats" sign

Congratulations, Class of 2020!

Warmest wishes from the Salem State University community.

Degree Candidates

We are so proud of our students! Here's a list of those Vikings who have applied to graduate in May 2020.

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Spring Events

Drive-By Celebration and Virtual Conferral Ceremony: Saturday, May 16

  • Students organized their own Drive-by Commencement Celebration on Saturday, May 16 at 10 am at the O’Keefe Complex. Faculty and staff joined along the perimeter of the O’Keefe parking lot with signs and regalia to honor the graduating students. 
     
  • President John Keenan, Provost David Silva, and President of the Salem Chapter of the Massachusetts State College Association Professor Tiffany Gayle Chenault led a brief degree conferral ceremony online for graduating students and their families and friends at 12 pm on Saturday, May 16. 

National Online Commencement Celebrations

"Dear Class of 2020" on YouTube: June 6 at 3 pm

Dear Class of 2020 is a virtual commencement celebration bringing together inspirational leaders, celebrities, and YouTube creators to celebrate graduates, their families, and their communities. Speakers include Barack Obama, Michelle Obama, BTS, Lady Gaga, Robert M. Gates, Sundar Pichai, Condoleeza Rice and Malala Yousafzai. Special appearances include Alicia Keys, Chloe x Halle and Kelly Rowland.

 

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Share Your Class of 2020 Pride!

Sign with Superfan: "Happy Graduateion Day! Salem State Class of 2020! Viking Pride!"

No matter where you're celebrating, we want to see your Viking pride!

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Commencement 2020 Postponed

As the coronavirus threat remains, large gatherings continue to pose a risk to health and safety. Therefore, we have made the difficult decision to cancel all spring campus activities and postpone Salem State’s commencement ceremonies scheduled for May 14 and May 16, 2020. Our campus will work toward possibly rescheduling commencement activities for a time when it is safer for us to gather.

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Questions?

Questions about commencement? Fill out our contact form or call 978.542.7455.

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