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Commencement Ceremony Updates: Weather & Traffic

Graduates, families and friends traveling to SUNY Potsdam’s 2022 Commencement Ceremony are advised to keep a close eye on weather.

SUNY Potsdam’s Commencement Ceremony is held outdoors, rain or shine, unless there are dangerous weather conditions.

Indoor viewing

For guests who would like to get out of the weather, the ceremony will be livestreamed in a remote viewing location indoors, in the Barrington Student Union.

Reception

The reception following Commencement will be held indoors, also in the Barrington Student Union. Graduates, families and friends are invited to meet with faculty and staff, and enjoy free refreshments to celebrate the Class of 2022.

Emergency weather plan

SUNY Potsdam only moves to its emergency weather plan if severe weather conditions such as lightning or freezing temperatures are forecast. If the emergency plan is enacted, a decision will be made by 6 a.m. on Saturday, and the College will notify graduates via text message, email, social media and posts on our website.