Class of 2020 Highlights

Occidental’s 138th Commencement ceremony, originally scheduled for May 17, 2020, was postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. An in-person, student-only event is being planned during Reunion Weekend, June 11-13, 2021.


View the June 2020 Virtual Celebration (please advance to 08:28):

Senior Reflections

As they receive their diplomas, we asked members of the Class of 2020 to share reflections and memories of their four years at Occidental.

Read past communications from President Veitch to the Oxy community about Commencement 2020 activities.

Read the May 14 message about the virtual celebration planned for June 14
Read the April 28 message updating the community on plans for celebrating the Class of 2020
Read the April 3 message announcing the graduation ceremony postponement

Contact Commencement
Office of the President