The Maricopa County Community College District is canceling in-person graduation ceremonies to reduce the spread of COVID-19, the disease caused by the coronavirus.
The community college district is looking at other options at a later date, when health and safety concerns have waned.
A spokesperson at the district said as of Thursday, 688 students have gotten a degree or certificate for spring or summer 2020.
The number of students who have applied for graduation for spring or summer 2020 is 5,102.
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