Security and Weather Policies

Security Policies

There will be security screenings for all guests, a clear bag policy and prohibition of items including signs, flags and noisemakers at Graduates Day and undergraduate Commencement. 

All university policies for student conduct will be in effect. Please also familiarize yourself with GEODIS Park policies.

Inclement Weather Plan

If inclement weather is predicted near GEODIS Park for Commencement Day, the ceremony start time can be delayed up to three hours.  

If weather has a larger impact and the ceremony at GEODIS Park becomes unattainable, the undergraduate ceremony will split into two ceremonies located at the Indoor Practice Facility where Graduates Day is held. Graduates will be notified on Thursday, May 8 if the shift is to take place. 

  • Blair, Engineering and Peabody ceremony will begin at 9 a.m. with doors opening at 8:15 a.m.  
  • The A&S ceremony will begin at noon, with doors opening at 11:15 a.m. 

For graduate and professional ceremonies, please check with your respective schools on weather planning.