Spring 2021 Commencement
Appalachian State University
Commencement signifies one of the most important achievements of our graduates' lifetimes. App State will hold in-person commencement over the course of several days, to allow for the greatest possible participation and maximize health and safety of all participants. Additionally, we will make a virtual conferring of degrees available for those who prefer a virtual option.
App State is committed to prioritizing the health and safety of the entire Appalachian Community. While COVID-19 remains a concern, we are encouraged by the downward trend of case counts locally and nationally and by the increased access to vaccines. Our intended in-person celebrations will comply with the latest guidance from local, state and national public health experts.
If at any point COVID-19 trends present an increased risk for safely staging the in-person components, we will modify our plans and update graduates and the campus community.
Visit App State’s coronavirus website to learn the latest updates on how the university is responding to the coronavirus pandemic.
To ensure compliance with distancing and facility capacity, and to allow for cleaning/sanitizing between ceremonies, multiple ceremonies will take place on May 7, 8, 10, 11 and 12 in the Holmes Convocation Center.
During each ceremony, graduates will walk across the stage in Holmes Convocation Center, have their name announced and be professionally photographed receiving their diploma cover. App State Chancellor Sheri Everts will confer degrees upon graduates at each ceremony.
Each ceremony will last 60-90 minutes and will include graduates from each university college.
Advance registration for graduates is required by 5 p.m. April 9. Graduates received a communication on April 1 with a list of date and time choices and a link to complete their registration.
Visit the Office of the Registrar website for important graduation information.