A combined 6,793 students, both undergraduate and graduate, will receive their diplomas in UC Santa Barbara’s first-ever virtual ceremony. And, all hope, the last ever. Chancellor Henry T. Yang notified students and their families that the ongoing coronavirus pandemic has forced the school to put the June 13 celebration of accomplishments online, but organizers added a variety of interactive possibilities.
“Even though we cannot be together in person this June to honor your achievements, we want to take this time to recognize all you have accomplished at UC Santa Barbara,” Yang said in a university-wide announcement. “As a class and as individuals, you have met our high educational standards and overcome many extraordinary challenges during your time here.”
The virtual ceremony will include personalized graduate slides, a short performance from distinguished alumnus Jack Johnson, and remarks from university leaders and a student speaker.