EUGENE–Six hundred University of Oregon students are candidates for degrees at the end of winter term 2000, according to officials in the Office of the Registrar.

Among winter term’s 601 degree candidates are 500 receiving bachelor’s degrees, 74 completing master’s degrees, 17 finishing doctoral degrees and one earning a law degree. In addition, nine candidates are receiving certificates.

No commencement ceremonies will be held. However, several schools, colleges and departments will host informal receptions to honor graduates and their families.

Diplomas will be mailed to all who complete graduation requirements by the end of the term on March 17.

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