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Severe Weather Plan

SEVERE WEATHER PLAN 

The safety of the Dickinson community is the college’s primary objective. In the case of severe weather conditions on Sunday, the Commencement ceremony will be moved indoors to the Kline Athletic Center. A severe weather plan will be used only in the case of thunder, lightning, high winds, hail or other conditions that make it unsafe to hold the Commencement ceremony outside. Rain alone does not constitute severe weather. 

In case of severe weather, an announcement will be made by 7 a.m. on Sunday of Commencement on thecollege’s homepage. If in doubt, you may call 717-245-1900 for information. Should severe weather conditions exist, seniors will line up on the mezzanine level of the Kline Athletic Center. Should the Commencement ceremony be held indoors, a ticketing policy will be in effect. This ensures that if Commencement is held indoors, all attendees will be in a safe environment that is compliant with local fire and occupancy codes. 


INDOOR TICKETING POLICY & DISTRIBUTION 

All graduating seniors will be issued two* tickets for an indoor Commencement ceremony along with their three complimentary advance tickets for brunch (graduate and two guests). Tickets will be distributed by the Office of Conferences and Special Events (CASE) as follows: 

Wednesday, May 15 
Noon. - 3 p.m. in front of the Bookstore in the HUB 

Thursday, May 16  
8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. in front of the Bookstore in the HUB 

Friday, May 17 
8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. in front of the Bookstore in the HUB 

Saturday, May 18 
10 a.m. - 2 p.m. in front of the Bookstore in the HUB

Any tickets not picked up by 2 p.m. on May 18 will be forfeited.   

* Given the smaller size of the class of 2024, each graduate will receive three tickets for an indoor Commencement ceremony.

If a student needs special seating for his or her guests for an indoor Commencement ceremony, the tickets must be exchanged for special seating tickets at the time of pick-up. 

Indoor viewing locations will be available across campus to accommodate all members of a student’s party: 

  • Anita Tuvin Schlechter Auditorium 
  • Rector: Stafford Auditorium 
  • Allison Great Hall 
  • Althouse 106* 
  • Stern Center: Great Room and Room 102* 
  • Bosler: Atrium and Room 208* 
  • Weiss 235* 

The locations distinguished by * will host live streaming of Commencement whether the ceremony is held indoors or outdoors. All locations are handicapped accessible. Remote Viewing Locations Map

For those who are unable to join us on campus for the Commencement ceremony, a live video feed of the event will be available via the Commencement website