#  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.](/sites/g/files/omnuum7076/files/styles/hwp_21_9__1920x825/public/2025-05/Harvard-University-Admissions-721%28forweb%29_0.jpg?itok=00QtpAfs) 

 

 



 

 



 

#### **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, \[insert plan\].