The University of the Free State will present the December 2021 graduation ceremonies virtually from 8 to 13 December 2021. The recent changes in our environment due to the discovery of the Omicron variant, and the increase in COVID-19 infection rates in South Africa, have required us to re-assess our plans. This was also addressed as a matter of concern by President Cyril Ramaphosa during the family meeting on 28 November 2021.
After careful consideration of the risks of presenting face-to-face graduation ceremonies, the executive management of the University of the Free State (UFS) has decided to adjust all the ceremonies to virtual broadcasts.
The university community acknowledges your hard work and achievements in the midst of the many challenges you have faced. Despite not being able to meet in person, we are grateful that technology makes it possible to proceed with this significant event.
The graduation ceremonies will be broadcast as follows:
Faculty of Education, South Campus: Wednesday, 8 December 2021 at 09:00
Faculty of Education, South Campus graduands: Wednesday, 8 December 2021 at 11:00
Faculty of Education, Bloemfontein Campus and Qwaqwa Campus graduands: Thursday, 9 December 2021 at 09:00
Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences: Thursday, 9 December at 11:00
Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences: Friday, 10 December at 09:00
Faculty of the Humanities: Friday, 10 December 2021 at 11:00
Faculties of Health Sciences, Law, and Theology and Religion: Monday, 13 December 2021 at 09:00
Congratulations to all our graduates; may you have continued success in all your endeavours!