MU graduations continue with COVID-19 restrictions this weekend, despite lifting of health order

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ)

The University of Missouri's College of Arts and Science will kick off this weekend's graduation ceremonies on Friday afternoon at Mizzou Arena.

According to the university's website, individuals attending graduation ceremonies are still required to wear face masks and social distance, despite Boone County's health orders expiring Wednesday.

Each ceremony will have around 300 graduates in attendance and last around 45 minutes, according to University of Missouri Spokesman Christian Basi.

Basi says each graduate is allowed up to six guest tickets which would mean each ceremony would have a maximum of around 2,100 people attending. The university doesn't anticipate any traffic or parking issues due to the small number of attendees.

MU Health Care is also hosting a coronavirus vaccination event at Faurot Field on Friday. However, a spokesperson for MU Health Care said the vaccination parking is separate and will not impact the ceremonies.

Below is a list of graduation ceremonies for this weekend:

Friday, May 14

• College of Arts and Science - Mizzou Arena
  • 1 p.m. (Last names A-G)
  • 4:15 p.m. (Last names H-O)
  • 7:30 p.m. (Last names P-Z)

Saturday, May 15

• College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources - Hearnes Center
  • 12 p.m.
  • 3:15 p.m.
  • 6:30 p.m.
• Trulaske College of Business - Mizzou Arena
  • 8 a.m. (Last names A-La)
  • 11:15 a.m. (Last names Le-Z)
• College of Engineering - Mizzou Arena
  • 2:30 p.m.
• College of Human Environmental Science - Mizzou Arena
  • 5:15 p.m
• ROTC Commissioning of Officers: Air Force - Whiteman AFB
  • 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Sunday, May 16

• School of Health Professions & School of Social Work - Mizzou Arena
  • 2:30 p.m.
  • 5:15 p.m.
• School of Journalism - Mizzou Arena
  • 8 a.m. (Last names A-L)
  • 11:15 a.m. (Last names M-Z)
• School of Law - Hearnes Center
  • 4:15 p.m.
• School of Medicine - Hearnes Center
  • 1 p.m.
• ROTC Commissioning of Officers: Army - The American Legion Post 202
  • 9 a.m. - 10 a.m.
• ROTC Commissioning of Officers: Naval/Marine - Traditions Plaza
  • 4:30 p.m.

A link to stream the graduation ceremonies can be found on the university's website. The ROTC Commissioning of Officers ceremonies do not have live streaming links available.

The University of Missouri May 2021 Commencement Program can be found here.