Today's ceremony kicked off a series of several in-person commencement ceremonies that will take place over the course of the next five days. The school is doing it with safety in mind.
"It makes it real," said Jennifer Flores, a 2020 graduate who lives in Stratford. "When you put on the gown and walk across the stage with thousands of people around you, it's real." Flores said she is thankful that she is able to walk after last year's virtual commencement.
UConn In-Person Commencements Kick Off This Weekend
It's not just the class of 2021 being celebrated, but also the class of 2020. Last year, those students had a virtual ceremony because of the pandemic so this is their chance to also have an in-person graduation.