Commencement 2021: All You Need to Know!

We are so excited to congratulate you for reaching this important milestone! Please read this message carefully, as it includes important information to prepare for this year’s Commencement ceremony.

Virtual Ceremony

We have made the difficult decision to host our Commencement ceremony online on Saturday, June 19. We know that not having an in-person ceremony may feel like a loss to some and we share your disappointment in not being able to celebrate this special event face to face. We acknowledge that a virtual ceremony is still the safest way to gather, and it allows us to include those of you who live in different states or countries. Our hope is that our virtual format (offered through Marching Order ) will encourage all graduates, near and far, to safely celebrate their achievements with families and friends!

Campus Drive-Thru Celebration

For those who are able, you are invited to participate in an optional drive-thru celebration in our campus parking lot on Saturday, June 19, after the virtual ceremony concludes. Attendees will receive memorabilia, such as a diploma cover and small gifts, and be cheered on by faculty and staff from the safety and distance of a vehicle. If you are unable to attend, we will mail your memorabilia at no cost.

Follow These Steps to Prepare for Commencement:

1. Apply to Graduate
   If your last quarter of classes was fall or winter` 2020 or will be spring or summer 2021, you must apply to graduate in order to get your diploma or to participate in Commencement 2021. If you have not yet applied, please do so now.
2. Sign up for the Ceremony
   Please watch for a separate email from Marching Order that will instruct you on how to create an official slide for the virtual ceremony that is customized with your photo and personal message (which you can also download and share on social media). You will also be asked to indicate if you are interested in participating in the drive-thru celebration. Submissions are due by Wednesday, May 26.
3. Order Your Cap & Gown (Optional)
   Caps and gowns are not required to participate in Commencement, but we are offering them for purchase. To order, visit collegegrad.herffjones.com by May 24 for U.S. shipping and May 16 for campus pick up. Sadly, we are unable to offer international shipping.
4. Nominate a Faculty or Student Speaker
   Consider nominating a fellow student and/or faculty member to speak at this year’s ceremony. We especially want to lift up individuals whose academic or personal experiences reflect the diversity of backgrounds represented on our campus. Submissions are due by Friday, May 7.

In the coming weeks, we will also update the Commencement web page with more event details. If you have any questions or concerns, please e-mail vp-ses@shoreline.edu .

Each of you has worked very hard and navigated tremendous hurdles to reach this point in your education. You are all deserving of a meaningful celebration to mark this milestone, and this year will be no different!

The Shoreline Community College Commencement Committee