Indiana University of Pennsylvania is joining the growing list of colleges that have canceled spring commencement ceremonies.

Citing ongoing coronavirus threats and concern for public health, IUP President Michael Driscoll announced the university’s decision to call off the ceremony, previously scheduled for May 9, in an email to the university community.

IUP is the most recent college to announce the cancellation of spring graduation ceremonies previously scheduled for late April or early May. Carnegie Mellon, Pitt, Carlow and California University of Pennsylvania all have canceled spring commencement in recent days.

Driscoll said IUP will recognize May graduates online and eligible graduates will receive their degrees, as scheduled. As for an actual ceremony, the school is considering its options.

“While no one can predict the future, and understanding that we will continue to follow any national guidelines related to the pandemic, we do want to offer an opportunity for participation in an on-campus commencement for our May and August graduates. We are contacting our graduates and their families with options for a ceremony in September or participation in fall commencement ceremonies scheduled December 11 and 12,” Driscoll wrote.

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