RAIN PLAN IS IN EFFECT!
Sunday, May 17, 2009
Commencement Rain Plan
Sunday, May 17
In the event of rain, the Main Commencement Ceremony If the rain plan is to be implemented, the decision will be made in the early morning. Notices will be posted online and in recorded messages at 401-874-7669, and 401-874-1000. Signs will be posted at all campus entrances.
will be held at the Ryan Center.
Bachelor's degree recipients will each be allowed two guest tickets. Tickets to the Ryan Center are required and will be given to graduates with the purchase of their academic regalia at the University Bookstore in the Memorial Union. While students may purchase regalia at University Spirit, rainsite tickets must still be picked up at the University Bookstore.
In the event of rain, any guests in addition to the two permitted for each student should go directly to the indoor rain sites listed for each of the Colleges. The Main Commencement Ceremony will be simulcast to each of these indoor sites.In the event of rain, any guests in addition to the two permitted for each student should go directly to the indoor rain sites listed for each of the Colleges. The Main Commencement Ceremony will be simulcast to each of these indoor sites.
Rain sites are listed below:
College of Arts and Sciences—Quadrangle (Rain site: Ryan Center) College of Business Administration—Mackal Field House College of Engineering—Engineering Quadrangle (Rain site: Will Theatre, Fine Arts Center)
College of the Environment and Life Sciences—Ryan Center Rain or Shine College of Human Science and Services—Keaney Gym College of Nursing—Fine Arts Center Recital Hall College of Pharmacy—Edwards Auditorium
Please view the map for these locations. Or download the map.
Commencement Information (PDF)
Download a complete booklet of information to be prepared for the 2009 Commencement ceremonies.
