Making the transition to remote learning with Virtual Graduations
Virtual Graduations
As educational institutions plan for graduation this year, with a little creativity and the right tools, there are ways to celebrate safely and make positive memories for all. Microsoft Education is here to help with tools and ideas to help you create an engaging and rewarding experience for students, families, and educators alike.
Preserve end-of-year traditions online
Hosting a virtual celebration is a first for many, and we’re here to help with the resources, tools, and guidance you need to make your traditions memorable.
Digital celebrations
Celebrate with photos and videos. Host a digital sports banquet, say goodbye before middle school, or celebrate other important milestones. You can host your digital graduation or celebration using photos and videos for a rich, distributable, and accessible event.
Pre-recorded graduation ceremonies
Create a pre-recorded, digital ceremony for your graduates following the traditional graduation flow with an academic procession, a welcome address, presentation of awards, speeches, and more.
Live online graduations
You can host a live event with Microsoft Teams for an easy way to broadcast your graduation to students, educators, and families online. Live events encourage connection, give attendees a way to watch speeches, see the virtual awarding of awards and diplomas, and celebrate together.
Kyoto’s Ritsumeikan Primary School
Learn how one school recently hosted a live graduation ceremony for students and teachers. The entire process – from decision to deployment – took only six days to organize and implement.
Plan your celebration with one-on-one help from our team
Thank you for your interest in hosting a virtual graduation using our free toolkit. Contact our EDU Program & Event Team to receive assistance planning a virtual graduation ceremony to celebrate your students’ milestone achievements.
Host a virtual graduation in Minecraft
Minecraft is a favorite destination for virtual events and celebrations. Your educational institution may already have created a virtual Minecraft world, or you may want to start a new one for your virtual graduation. Explore some amazing stories of students using Minecraft, as well as a list of resources that can help you create your own Minecraft world.
