2020 Graduates

We are thrilled to invite you, your family and friends back to campus, Friday, May 7, at 6:00 PM in Stambaugh Stadium, for the long-awaited, in-person Youngstown State University Class of 2020 Commencement celebration!

With cases of COVID-19 on the decline and the rapid expansion of vaccinations, we are making plans for a safe, albeit belated, graduation ceremony to mark your achievement in earning a degree from YSU. All 2020 Spring, 2020 Summer and 2020 Fall graduates are invited, as well as family and friends. Tickets are not required, however graduates were asked to RSVP through our online form. That form is now closed; if you have questions, please contact commencement@ysu.edu. Please note that the safety of all graduates and guests is our top priority. Protocols such as masks and social distancing will remain in place.

Graduates should come dressed in their caps and gowns (sent prior to your commencements in 2020) or in your best business attire. All graduates should report to the north side of Stambaugh Stadium one hour prior to the start of commencement for further instructions and for ushering to the field. Guests will be seated socially-distanced in the west side stands of the stadium. Free parking is available in all campus lots.