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Rain Ceremony

Undergraduate Commencement will be held on the University Green and the respective secondary ceremony locations even in the event of light rain or a drizzle. Graduates and guests will have to provide their own umbrellas and/or raincoats.

In the event of a severe rainstorm, Commencement will move indoors to the following locations and times:

College Location Time
College of Communication Student Recreation Center 10:30 a.m.
College of Education Esby Gym 10:30 a.m.
College of Fine & Performing Arts Pfleeger Concert Hall - Wilson Hall 10:30 a.m.
College of Business Student Recreation Center 2 p.m.
College of Engineering Pfleeger Concert Hall - Wilson Hall 2 p.m.
College of Liberal Arts & Sciences Esby Gym 2 p.m.

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Each graduate will be given four (4) rain ceremony tickets, except for the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences graduates who will only receive three (3) rain ceremony tickets. Due to capacity limitations and fire regulations, tickets are required for entry and no extra tickets are available. Students should pick up their rain ceremony tickets on May 5-6 in Bole Hall Annex. Students must bring two forms of photo identification. If an undergraduate student cannot pick up their tickets on those days, then a self addressed, stamped envelope must be sent to the Office of University Events in Bole Hall Annex with a copy of two photo IDs by April 30.

Time changes or cancellations for inclement weather will be announced beginning at 7 a.m. on May 16 through:

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The Board of Trustee Chair, the President and the Provost will confer degrees at each individual ceremony. The dean of each college will explain the procedure prior to the start of each rain ceremony.