ALBANY – New York has released new state guidance for commencement ceremonies.
Starting May 1, indoor and outdoor ceremonies will be allowed with limited capacity, depending on event size and location.
Large-scale ceremonies, over 500 people, at outdoor venues will be limited to 20 percent capacity. Medium-scale ceremonies, 201 to 500 people, will be limited to 33 percent capacity. Small-scale ceremonies, up to 200 people, or two attendees per student, will be limited to 50 percent capacity.
For indoor venues, large-scale ceremonies with over 150 people will be limited to ten percent capacity. Medium-scale ceremonies, 101 to 150 people, will be limited to 33 percent of capacity. Small-scale ceremonies of up to 100 people or 2 attendees per student at indoor venues will be limited to 50 percent of capacity.
State leaders say requiring proof of a completed vaccination or a recent negative COVID-19 test is optional.
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