RICHMOND, Va. (WSET) — On Wednesday, Gov. Ralph Northam released guidance for how K-12 schools, colleges, and universities may safely hold in-person graduation events this spring.
According to the governor's office, graduation events held outdoors will be capped at 5,000 people, or 30% of the venue capacity, whichever is less.
Events held indoors may have up to 500 people, or 30% of the venue capacity, whichever is less.
Attendees will be required to wear masks and follow safety guidelines.
Preliminary guidelines for commencement ceremonies can be found here.
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(photo credit: Office of Governor Ralph Northam/WSET)