Inclement Weather Policy
Commencement is held outdoors on Tappan Square, rain or shine. The college has no rain date. Please come prepared if inclement weather is expected. If rain is heavy, the ceremony will be abbreviated. If Oberlin College officials and our event and rental company believe that anyone will be in danger, we will cancel the ceremony. It is not logistically feasible to conduct or move the ceremony indoors.
Live Video
A live video stream will be available on campus in Warner Concert Hall for those who want to view the ceremony indoors as well as on the college’s website for those who want to view off campus. The livestream will start at approximately 9:15 a.m. (EDT).
Special-Needs Parking
Parking to accommodate guests with special needs is available in the Finney Chapel and Bosworth Hall lots. Parking here is on a first-come, first-served basis.
Campus Parking
Parking will be available in all Oberlin College lots. Street parking is available throughout Oberlin. Parking enforcement will be limited only to restrictions for fire lanes and to ensure accessible parking is available to guests who need it. Please adhere to all posted parking regulation signs on and off campus.
Parking at the Hotel at Oberlin is reserved for hotel guests. Parking behind the stores on College St. is reserved for customers of those businesses and may not be used by commencement or reunion guests.
Special Seating
A special seating section will be available for guests with wheelchairs, who are hearing impaired, or have other special needs. Look for ADA reserved signage. Ushers will also be available to guide guests. Seating in this section is on a first-come, first-served basis.
American Sign Language Interpreters
We use American Sign Language interpreters during Commencement.
If you have special needs that require special accommodations, contact the Office of Donor Relations, 440-775-6785, or donor.relations@oberlin.edu
