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Commencement at The University of Rhode Island

RAIN PLAN IS IN EFFECT!
Sunday, May 17, 2009

Commencement Rain Plan
Sunday, May 17

In the event of rain, the Main Commencement Ceremony
will be held at the Ryan Center.

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.

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 Book

Commencement Information (PDF)

Download a complete booklet of information to be prepared for the 2009 Commencement ceremonies.