Ceremonies will be held May 20–21 for the class of 2021 and May 30 for the class of 2020.

Around the country, students from the class of 2021 have been strongly impacted by the pandemic, having the final third of their college careers take place online. In what is already a stressful time, the COVID-19 pandemic has added worry, loneliness and uncertainty to the lives of these soon-to-be graduates.

In an effort to show solidarity with the Charlottesville and University of Virginia communities, members of the Washington University class of 2021 penned a letter showing their support for those effected.