Commencement is an important and special university event for graduates, parents, families and friends, as well as our entire University community. In the interest of health and safety, the traditional commencement ceremony has been replaced by today’s virtual celebration, which we hope you will find festive and meaningful. Today’s ceremony recognizes August 2020, December 2020 and May 2021 candidates for associate and baccalaureate degrees. Congratulations to all graduates — the newest alumni of the University of South Carolina.