Commencement Day Weather Updates

ATTENTION: Insert immediate weather update on this banner at the top of the page.

Commencement Day Weather Updates

Harvard University crimson banners hanging between the columns of Widener Library on Commencement Day.

Ceremonies will be held outdoors, rain or shine. In the event of extreme weather (lightning, high winds), each House will implement a Severe Weather Plan.

 

Extreme Weather
  • On Commencement Day, the University-wide ceremony will be held in Tecentenary Theatre. Emergency updates will be shared with the larger community via MessageMe.
    • Visitors attending the 2025 Harvard University Commencement can enroll to receive MessageMe alerts by texting HARVARDALERT to #333111
  • In the case of severe weather, this page will be updated with weather contingency plans.
    • In case of lightening, [insert plan].
    • In case of high winds, [insert plan].