Livestream Commencement on May 9

By CSU Media | May 8, 2020

CSU will host its first-ever virtual commencement on May 9. Pictured is 2020 grad Hope Ivanova, an early childhood and elementary education major. Photo provided

Charleston Southern University will livestream the 2020 Commencement Ceremony at 10 a.m. on Saturday, May 9. Log on to charlestonsouthern.edu/2020graduation to watch the YouTube Premiere (accessible from all devices). This ceremony will include:

Pomp & Circumstance by faculty and students virtually
Welcome & Introductory Remarks
National Anthem by CSU Marching Bucs
Invocation
SGA President’s Remarks
President Dondi Costin’s Remarks
Commencement Address by Senator Tim Scott
Student Awards
Conferring of Undergraduate and Graduate Degrees
US Air Force Commissioning
Closing Remarks
Alma Mater by faculty and students virtually
Benediction by Rev. Jon Davis

Graduates will receive a text message this afternoon providing links and instructions on uploading a celebratory photo that will be spliced into a final video compilation – launched in a few weeks. Once the video is complete, graduates will receive the full video with their name called as well as an individual video clip as a keepsake.

Tomorrow’s first-ever virtual ceremony will be a time where graduates and their loved ones can celebrate using social media to share in their accomplishments. Graduates are encouraged to also wear their caps and gowns. Please use #csubucs2020 with your posts so that the CSU community can join in and share.

The Academic Affairs office plans for a drive-thru, on-campus diploma pickup on Thursday, May 21 beginning at 11 a.m. Mail outs for students who are unable to pick up diplomas will begin May 18. Further details will be shared following graduation.

As a reminder, CSU is committed to holding an in-person commencement this fall when SCDHEC and Governor McMaster have lifted restrictions for large crowd events. We very much want to provide the opportunity for the Class of 2020 to walk across the stage to celebrate their achievements.

Congrats to the Charleston Southern University Class of 2020!