graduation
celebrations
during
covid-19
Lowest Risk
Moderate Risk
Higher Risk
Highest Risk
home alone or with housemates
outdoor activities
outdoor gatherings
indoor gatherings
l o o k s
Virtual celebrations (let family members and friends say congrats via zoom) Cook a special meal at home with your housemates Create and distribute a slide show of college memories Send notes of gratitude to those who helped you on your journey
Give your low-risk sibling a hug You've all tested negative, so you pose for pictures in the backyard with immediate family members only Car parade! Outdoor roommates vs. parents bocci ball tournament
s o u n d s Wash your hands Allow only people you live with into your home
l i k e . . . .
Cheer on your classmates during commencement ceremonies
Host an indoor buffet for your household and their visiting family members
Give air fives to all your favorite professors
Grandma's unvaccinated but include her anyway and don't bother wearing masks
Plan a multihousehold picnic at the park Attend a large group outdoor reception
The party spills over into the neighborhood
l i k e . . . .
Wash your hands and avoid touching your face
Wash your hands and avoid touching your face
Wash your hands and avoid touching your face
Stay at least 6 feet from people you don't live with
Stay at least 6 feet from people you don't live with
Stay at least 6 feet from people you don't live with
Wear a mask
Wear a mask
Wear a mask
Ask visitors to get tested before/after travel
Don't share food or drinks
Don't share food or drinks and clean surfaces frequently
Isolate if anyone feels sick
Keep track of attendees
r i s k
Open invitation to an after-hours last call celebration at the bar
Consider the risk level and vaccination status of individual attendees
r e d u c t i o n
Open windows for better ventilation
s t r a t e g i e s