Inclement Weather Plan
Rain
In the event of rain, the commencement ceremony will take place in a condensed format. Cancellation will occur only if lightning or tornado warnings/tornadoes occur. Such a cancellation will be announced through the University's UT Alert system, local media and at utoledo.edu/weather.
If cancellation occurs on Saturday, May 8, the ceremonies will take place on Sunday, May 9, with the morning ceremony at 10 a.m. and afternoon ceremony at 3 p.m. If there is inclement weather on Sunday, May 9, both of the ceremonies will be canceled.
Lightning
If lightning is seen at any time during the commencement ceremony, attendees will be directed to immediately evacuate to tornado-safe waiting areas located under the Glass Bowl stands and clearly posted with "Tornado Safe Waiting Area" signs.
The "all clear" for resumption of commencement ceremonies will be given after consultation between UToledo's Department of Safety and Health and other commencement staff, as well as review of National Weather Service bulletins for the area.
Tornado Warning/Tornado
If a tornado warning is issued for Lucas County by the National Weather Service, attendees will be directed to immediately evacuate to tornado-safe waiting areas located under the Glass Bowl stands and clearly posted with "Tornado Safe Waiting Area" signs.
The "all clear" for resumption of commencement ceremonies will be given after the National Weather Service has issued such an announcement for Lucas County.