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Congratulations to the class of 2022! On May 14, Community College of Philadelphia hosted its 56th Commencement ceremony at The Liacouras Center – the College’s first in-person commencement ceremony since 2019. The keynote speaker was Philadelphia City Councilmember and Majority Leader Cherelle L. Parker. The Class of 2022 includes more than 1,800 graduates earning 2,006 degrees and certificates. There are 1,014 students graduating with honors by earning at least a 3.2 GPA.
This Spring the College celebrated the accomplishments of another cohort of future nurses with an in-person ceremony where 98 students graduated with an associate in Applied Science in Nursing. The ceremony took place at 10 a.m. Friday, May 6 in the Bonnell Building with remarks from Dr. Donald “Guy” Generals, Dr. Vishal Shah, dean of Math, Science and Health Careers; Dr. Barbara McLaughlin, Nursing Department head; Dr. Jean Byrd, assistant professor of Nursing; student speakers and others.
Vaccination
Per City regulations, vaccination is still required for faculty, staff, students, contractors, and volunteers (unless they have an approved exemption). Boosters are strongly encouraged.
Masking
Per City guidelines, masking will be strongly recommended, but not mandatory, in all College spaces starting May 16.
Testing
Visitors to campus will need to show proof of vaccination or a recent negative test (within three days) in order to gain entry to campus through June 30. Exempt individuals must also continue to test every three days to gain entry to campus through June 30.
Main Campus: The testing site on Main Campus will remain open through June 30. Starting May 9, the testing site will change its hours of operation, and will be open from 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
This year the College hosted the first ever ROARchella, an outdoor event to celebrate springtime and our College community’s full-time return to campus.
Our College Community enjoyed a number of exciting events this spring. The Art department held its annual April is Art exhibit as well as a prof. Terry Peterson’s show and art talk “Under the Tutelage.”
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