Commencement 2020 to Take Place on Dec. 15

A combined Commencement 2020 ceremony will be held at the end of the calendar year, bringing together those who would have been recognized in May 2020 with graduates eligible for December 2020 Commencement.

After consulting with deans and student leaders to discuss the best option among the limited dates available in December at downtown Hartford’s XL Center, UHart has selected Tuesday, Dec. 15, at noon, as the date and time for its Commencement 2020 ceremony.  

Those not able to attend will remain part of the celebration. The ceremony will be streamed live on Dec. 15 and then will be available for on-demand viewing in subsequent months. Most importantly, the names of all eligible graduates will be read, not just those who are in attendance that day. 

A separate doctoral hooding ceremony originally scheduled for May 15 to honor doctoral candidates has been rescheduled for Sunday, Dec. 6, at 10:30 a.m. in Lincoln Theater on campus.

Visit hartford.edu/commencement to review updated information about receiving caps and gowns, final transcripts, and other logistical information. If you have any questions about any aspect of Commencement, please email 2020Hawk@hartford.edu.

Graduates, watch for communication over the next several weeks inviting you to submit your favorite memories, photos, and videos; and also to thank the special people in your life for helping you on your journey to graduation. We look forward to sharing these both on social media in the months to come and on the large video board at the XL Center on Dec. 15.

"I want to commend our graduating class of 2020 for navigating this unprecedented and challenging spring semester with understanding and flexibility," University of Hartford President Gregory Woodward stated. "Our entire University of Hartford community is proud of you, and we look forward to celebrating your accomplishments formally on Dec. 15."