WEATHER PLANS
In the event that weather conditions require adjustments to the Commencement schedule, the University will promptly communicate all updates through text alerts, emails to graduates, and on the Villanova University homepage.
Graduates and guests are encouraged to monitor these messages closely for the most up-to-date information.
Weather Conditions
Fair Weather Plan (mild conditions to light rain)
- Commencement will be held outdoors according to the previously established schedule of events. No changes will be made to locations or ticketing.
Inclement Weather Plan (rain without the presence of thunder, lightning, or high winds)
- The start time of the Commencement ceremonies may be adjusted to accommodate a passing weather system.
- Due to the variability of these changes, please stay alert for official updates and announcements. Tickets to ceremonies will not change.
Severe Weather Plan (thunder, lightning, high winds, or other dangerous conditions)
- The University will make this determination by 8:00 a.m. on the day of the ceremony.
- If all weather alternatives are exhausted and it is determined that the Commencement ceremonies cannot be safely held outdoors, the full schedule of events and locations will be adjusted accordingly.
Friday, May 14
SEVERE WEATHER PLAN
If all weather alternatives are exhausted and it is determined that the Bachelor's Degree Commencement ceremonies cannot be safely held outdoors, the full schedule of events and locations will be adjusted accordingly. This includes combining ceremonies by college.
Additionally, all original guest tickets will be void, and each graduate will be reissued two (2) severe weather guest tickets.
Please refer to the information below for specific details.
SEVERE WEATHER SCHEDULE
Bachelor's Degree Commencement & Recognition Ceremony for the Villanova School of Business and College of Engineering
11:30 AM | Finneran Pavilion
In the event of severe weather where we are unable to safely hold the ceremony outdoors, Commencement for the Villanova School of Business and College of Engineering will be moved into the Finneran Pavilion and will be limited to graduates and two guests only. Due to fire code and building capacity, no exceptions for additional guests will be made. Doors will open one hour prior to the start of the ceremony, which will also be livestreamed.
Bachelor's Degree Commencement & Recognition Ceremony for the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences and the M. Louise Fitzpatrick College of Nursing
4:30 PM | Finneran Pavilion
In the event of severe weather where we are unable to safely hold the ceremony outdoors, Commencement for the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences and the M. Louise Fitzpatrick College of Nursing will be moved into the Finneran Pavilion and will be limited to graduates and two guests only. Due to fire code and building capacity, no exceptions for additional guests will be made. Doors will open one hour prior to the start of the ceremony, which will also be livestreamed.
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