As Orange County moves into less-restrictive pandemic guidelines, universities are opting for modified in-person commencement ceremonies. University of California–Irvine (UCI) announced April 26 that graduates—both classes of 2020 and 2021—will be allowed to participate in an in-person component of the stage walk. Each graduate is allowed to bring two guests. Students will be assigned specific time frames during the June 13 event, which will be live-streamed for those who can’t attend. Some faculty will be allowed to participate in person, as well. The university will hold a virtual commencement June 12, featuring speeches from UCI’s leaders. “We are disappointed that we are again unable to celebrate our graduating students’ accomplishments in person, but public health and safety must continue to take precedence,” the university said in a statement. “Though circumstances may improve by June, it takes months of planning to prepare for our usual festivities, which draws over 70,000 visitors from around the world.” California State University–Fullerton California State University–Fullerton (CSUF) will …