Rain Plan
The Commencement Procession will be cancelled only in the event of heavy rain conditions. If the rain plan is in effect, it will be announced on the Brown University Home Page, a yellow pennant will be flown on the flagpole on the College Green, and a message will be left at 401-863-2474.
Some undergraduates have expressed a desire to pass through the Van Wickle Gates even in the event that severe rain forces the change of venue to the Pizzitola Center. Undergraduate students who wish to process as a group, regardless of rain, may assemble under the tent in front of Manning Hall and process through the Gates at 11:15 and then walk to Pizzitola Center.
However, in life threatening weather conditions, such as lightning, there will be no informal procession and you should report directly to Pizzitola Center by 11:45
Students who do not wish to process in the rain should report to
Pizzitola Center by 11:45. The Van Wickle Gates will remain open until 6:00 pm Monday for your convenience.
For parents and guests, the event will be simulcast to Salomon Center, Sayles Hall and Meehan Auditorium Departmental diploma ceremonies will be held in the assigned rain plan locations immediately following the College ceremony.
