“Virtual Viking Experience” commencement ceremony scheduled next Friday, Dec. 11, to celebrate DMC Class of Fall 2020
Del Mar College “prospective” graduates receiving nearly 690 certificates and associate’s degrees combined as challenging and unusual year comes to a close
Article by: Rosa Linda Reynoso
It’s been an unusual year, and the COVID-19 pandemic continues to impact everything, including the traditional “walking the stage” during commencement to signify students receiving their hard-earned reward and celebrating their accomplishment. However, Del Mar College (DMC) continues to mark that special occasion virtually and has scheduled an online commencement ceremony for the Class of Fall 2020 next Friday, Dec. 11.
The “Virtual Viking Experience” begins with a pre-show at 6:30 p.m. followed by the formal commencement at 7 p.m. Family, friends and the general public are invited to watch all portions of this celebration and can view both the pre-show and ceremony using the following links:
- Boxcast: https://boxcast.tv/view/fall-2020-virtual-graduation-ceremony-438993
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/delmarcollege/live
- YouTube: https://youtu.be/OwGnH2CZeZo
- Twitter: @DelMarCollege
Overall, the College will award approximately 689 certificates and associate’s degrees combined to about 580 “prospective” December graduates. For Friday’s virtual event, 279 students signed up to participate as part of the online event.
Del Mar College empowers students to achieve their dreams. We offer quality programs, individual attention, outstanding instruction through faculty with real-world experience and affordable costs to credit and noncredit students in Corpus Christi and the South Texas Coastal Bend area. Nationally recognized while locally focused, we’re ranked in the top two percent of community colleges in the country granting associate degrees to Hispanic students (Community College Week). Del Mar College focuses on offering our students programs that match current or emerging career opportunities. Whether students are interested in the fine arts, sciences, business, occupational or technical areas, students get the education they need for the future they want at Del Mar College.