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N.C. A&T University to host make-up in-person commencement for 2020 graduates

N.C. A&T University to host make-up in-person commencement for 2020 graduates
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N.C. A&T University to host make-up in-person commencement for 2020 graduates
North Carolina A&T University graduates who graduated in 2020 will be able to celebrate their achievements in person a year later.The university announced it is planning to offer an in-person ceremony for 2020 graduates on May 9. Last year's ceremony was canceled due to COVID-19 safety guidelines.Click the video player above to watch the latest headlines from WXII 12 News.North Carolina A&T is also holding a separate, in-person commencement for its 2021 graduates in the spring.Because of North Carolina's capacity limitations, the school is asking 2020 graduates from the spring, summer and fall classes to sign up to participate in the ceremony and bring guests. Participation is voluntary.Graduates must fill out the survey online by March 29, the university said.

North Carolina A&T University graduates who graduated in 2020 will be able to celebrate their achievements in person a year later.

The university announced it is planning to offer an in-person ceremony for 2020 graduates on May 9. Last year's ceremony was canceled due to COVID-19 safety guidelines.

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Click the video player above to watch the latest headlines from WXII 12 News.

North Carolina A&T is also holding a separate, in-person commencement for its 2021 graduates in the spring.

Because of North Carolina's capacity limitations, the school is asking 2020 graduates from the spring, summer and fall classes to sign up to participate in the ceremony and bring guests.

Participation is voluntary.

Graduates must fill out the survey online by March 29, the university said.