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Parking
Parking is available at the north end of the Fieldhouse located near the CASL Building.
Families and Guests
The Fieldhouse/Arena doors will open at 9:00 a.m. for the 10:30 a.m. ceremony and 1:00 p.m. for the 2:30 p.m. ceremony. All families and guests should enter at the north side of the Fieldhouse and proceed to the lower level where the Arena is located. All guests should be seated ½ hour before the start of ceremony. Guests who arrive late will not be allowed to enter the arena until after the ceremony has begun. Seating will be limited.
Assembly for Graduates
College of Engineering and Computer Science and School of Management graduates should arrive at the Fieldhouse at 9:00 a.m.
College of Arts, Sciences, and Letters and School of Education graduates should arrive at the Fieldhouse at 1:00 p.m.
Graduates will assemble in the Wellness Center located in the Fieldhouse. Each graduate will pick up a name card upon entering the Wellness Center. There will be assistance with the line-up order. Additional instructions will be made available at Barnes and Noble Bookstore during the dates that you purchase your caps and gowns.
INFORMATION FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES
General
Personnel will be available to direct and assist people with disabilities into Fieldhouse/Arena. An elevator is available to assist individuals to the lower level if needed. Accessible restroom facilities are located inside the Arena. Sign language interpreters will be present for those with hearing impairments. Graduates or guests with disabilities who have questions about parking or access or who have special needs that are not addressed below are invited to contact the Commencement Coordinator, Soraya Jeffries Patton, at 313-593-4753. Without advanced notification, we may not be able to adequately address your special needs.
Graduates
Degree candidates with disabilities who plan to participate in the Commencement Exercises and require assistance in accessing the Fieldhouse/Arena should call the Commencement Coordinator at 313-593-4753 to make arrangements.
Graduates who use wheelchairs will be able to access the stage for recognition.
If you have any additional questions, please contact the Commencement Coordinator at 313-593-4753.
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