Many streets around College Green are closed to pedestrian traffic on Sunday for the University Procession. The best way to get to seating on the green to watch the University Procession and ceremonies is through Soldier's Memorial Gate via Thayer Street.
Commencement
Ticketing and Seating
Accessible Seating
There is a limited section of accessible seating near the jumbotron for ceremonies held on College Green. Guests may move chairs to accommodate a wheelchair or meet other needs, and ushers are available to assist.
Seating for Saturday Events
Baccalaureate Seating
Guests of senior graduates watch the Baccalaureate ceremony on Saturday from seats on Front Green. Because of limited capacity at the First Baptist Church, only seniors are allowed in the church.
Master’s Ceremony Seating
Guests attending the Master's Ceremony on Saturday should find their seats on College Green prior to the start of the Master's Ceremony. Graduates should arrive at Simmons Quad through Soldier’s Memorial Gate at 2:30 p.m.; guests should be seated by 3:30 p.m. Jumbotron screens will broadcast the mini-procession and the ceremony.
Seating for Sunday Events
Guests are asked to watch the University Procession on Sunday via livestream from seats on College Green or at one of the alternative viewing locations. Taking photos of the Procession is very difficult because of the large numbers of participants lining the streets and blocking camera views. To help limit crowds and ensure a safe and comfortable celebration for our graduates and alumni, please watch the Procession via livestream, and leave photos to the participants and official University photographers.
The University Procession is only canceled in the case of severe storm conditions. A storm plan will be announced on the brown.edu and Commencement homepages, via the BrownAlert System and by text to student phones.
Alternative Viewing Locations
Brown offers several alternative viewing locations, where you can watch a livestream of the Baccalaureate service, Procession and College and University ceremonies indoors. All locations are wheelchair-accessible; all except rooms in Friedman Hall also have assisted listening available.
Saturday, May 24 | Baccalaureate Service
Friedman Hall, Room 101
Friedman Hall, Room 108
MacMillan Hall, Room 117
Salomon Center, Room 101
Salomon Center, Room 001
RISD Auditorium, 17 Canal Walk
Sunday, May 25 | Procession, College and University Ceremonies
IBES (85 Waterman St.), Room 130
Metcalf Research Building, Friedman Auditorium
Nelson Fitness Center
Salomon Center, Room 101
Salomon Center, Room 001
Sayles Hall, Auditorium