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Shedeur Sanders dealt unfortunate news after Colorado graduation ceremony
TL;DR
Shedeur Sanders participated in his graduation ceremony at the University of Colorado but has not officially graduated yet. Reports indicate he still needs to complete coursework before earning his degree.
Key points
- Shedeur Sanders has not officially graduated from Colorado.
- He participated in the graduation ceremony prematurely.
- The university's social media celebrated his supposed graduation.
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Shedeur Sanders took over social media two weeks ago with the news that he earned his degree from the University of Colorado. However, after further review, he has not obtained his degree yet, according to a report by USA TODAY Sports.
The son of Deion Sanders participated in the ceremony before his actual graduation, which Colorado students "sometimes do if they’re on track to graduate but still need to complete coursework."
The University of Colorado’s official social media accounts celebrated Sanders' being back on campus to receive his degree, and now the posts seem insignificant.
Colorado athletics issued a statement to USA TODAY Sports, saying the institution was “thrilled that Shedeur Sanders came back to Boulder to celebrate commencement with his fellow students.”
“Shedeur completed the requisite number of credits to participate in the spring commencement ceremony on May 2, which is an opportunity available to all CU students who similarly qualify,” the statement by CU athletics spokesman Steve Hurlbert read.
“This is extremely common, not just for student-athletes but for many students who want to be a part of the spring commencement ceremony but who might be finishing their course load in the summer or even following fall."
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Q&A
Did Shedeur Sanders actually graduate from the University of Colorado?
No, Shedeur Sanders has not officially graduated yet and still needs to complete coursework.
Why did Shedeur Sanders participate in the graduation ceremony?
He participated in the ceremony because he was on track to graduate but had not yet completed all required coursework.
What did the University of Colorado's social media say about Shedeur Sanders' graduation?
The University of Colorado's social media celebrated his return to campus for graduation, but those posts are now seen as misleading since he has not graduated.