Potential event participants experiencing any CDC-recognized COVID-19 symptoms must not attend any graduation events in person but should participate virtually instead
Inclement Weather Plans
During line-up for Baccalaureate, in the case of dangerous weather (thunderstorm, hailstorm) graduates will assemble in the lower level of the Cathedral instead of on the lawn
During line-up for Commencement, in the case of dangerous weather (thunderstorm, hailstorm) graduates will assemble in the Great Hall of the Hunthausen Activity Center instead of near Guadalupe Hall; faculty and staff will assemble in the lobby of the PE Center instead of in the back parking lot; guests will be encouraged to remain in their vehicles until it is safe to enter the Stadium stands
During the Commencement ceremony, in case of dangerous weather (thunderstorm, hailstorm) a short delay or break in the ceremony will be announced -- all guests in the stadium stands will be directed to their vehicles, or under the stadium if their vehicle is not nearby; all graduates on the field will be directed to the Great Hall of the Hunthausen Activity Center; all faculty and staff on the field will be directed to the PE Center lobby
Baccalaureate Mass in Cathedral of St. Helena
All guests are required to present a ticket for entry into the Cathedral as available seating is very limited
Commencement Ceremony in Nelson Stadium
Only graduates, dignitaries, faculty, staff, and volunteers will be allowed on the field
Water will be available for purchase/donation by guests who do not bring their own; in the event that a guest feels faint from sun or heat, they may go under the stands temporarily for shade