Graduation

Our 64th graduation is just around the corner. And just like the historic September graduation, the 64th graduation ceremony will be exclusively virtual on the 11th December 2020 from 7.30 am.

University of Nairobi graduations are usually filled with pomp and glamor and you may be wondering what an unusual time it is to graduate but you don’t need to worry because you can still make it special.

Maxwel Owino who graduated with a BA in 2019 had this words of encouragement, “Despite the circumstances of the pandemic, it is still important to do everything possible to recognize this important academic milestone.”

Tips

Invite Family and Friends to Virtually Join You

If you are graduating, consider inviting your friends and family to virtually join you in the graduation ceremony so that you can share the experience together. The ceremony will be live on NTV, UoN websiteYouTube channel and Facebook page.

Plan a Virtual Graduation Party

Planning a virtual graduation toast is one of the things that you may consider as you celebrate you big day. You could use the moment to give speeches and live tributes too. At the same time, you can order favorite meals and flowers among other things and have them delivered to your loved ones.

Dress Up

Wearing something special could make your day more meaningful if you are graduating. For family and friends, the graduand will feel so special when he or she sees you nicely dressed up during the virtual celebration.

Take Pictures

Take photos throughout the day even if it is pictures of family members watching the celebration on their screens.

Plan with Others

Whether you plan a surprise zoom call or create a dance you do together virtually, reach out to friends and family and brainstorm creative ways to make the day special.

Video Tribute

Ask loved ones to send a video message to celebrate with you. Compile the clips together and surprise the grad with a special video on graduation day. It will also serve as a celebratory keepsake for years to come.

Share the day on Social Media

Share your pics of the day on social media! And remember to include the hashtag #UoNGraduation2020

 

Make a Playlist

Are there certain songs you and your friends always listened to during your time at UoN? Graduands can also make a playlist to share with each other and play throughout graduation day. Friends and family members can also surprise graduands with a playlist of their favorite songs.

 

 

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