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Commencement Weather Information

Weather-related schedule changes have been announced for tonight’s Senior Investiture and Honors Convocation and tomorrow’s Graduate Commencement Ceremony. A decision about any necessary modifications for tomorrow’s Undergraduate Commencement Ceremony will be made by 10 a.m. tomorrow morning. Please check your email or the commencement website for updates.

Undergraduate Students: 

  • Tonight’s Arch Processional has been canceled and will not be rescheduled.
  • Senior Investiture and Honors Convocation will still occur at 6:30 p.m. tonight in Baker Memorial Chapel. Students should now report to Decker Auditorium in Lewis Hall of Science at 6 p.m.
  • Again, a decision about any necessary modifications for tomorrow’s Undergraduate Commencement Ceremony will be made by 10 a.m. tomorrow morning.

Graduate Students: 

  • Line up for tomorrow’s Graduate Commencement Ceremony will now take place in Gill Gymnasium (Old Gill) due to the expected weather forecast. 
  • Students, please report to Old Gill with your cap, gown, and hood for robing/line up at 9 a.m. Please look for flags/signage indicating which entrance into Gill Gymnasium should be used. You will be directed to the appropriate table when you arrive to pick up your name/line-up card. Remember to listen to instructions given by the faculty marshals.
  • All umbrellas and rain gear should be given to guests prior to picking up your name/line-up card. These items will not be allowed to process with you into the ceremony.
  • Please note, these changes DO NOT affect your guests. Doors will still open to Gill Center one hour prior to the start of the ceremony (9 a.m. for the Graduate Ceremony).

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

McDaniel College’s Commencement Committee