Georgetown University to host in-person commencement

Georgetown University will host in-person commencement this may, the school's president announced on Thursday.

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Citing an email from the school president, The Hoya reports that commencement for the class of 2021 will be at Nationals Park on May 24.

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President John DeGoia said that the commencement will also offer a virtual broadcast for those who are unable to attend.

A number of schools and universities in the D.C. region are keen on restoring in-person graduation ceremonies after many settled for virtual commencements last year during the pandemic’s zenith.

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