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Commencement

Information for Graduating Students

If you are graduating this semester, and are a student with a physical disability, please contact the Office of Disability Services at 303-492-8671 so that we may make timely arrangements for your access needs at the commencement ceremony.

Click here for general information on Commencement for graduating students, family and friends.

Information for Guests

Seating
Seating for the elderly and guests with physical disabilities will be available at the top of sections 109 through 114. For guests with wheelchairs, a special seating area will be available inside gates 1 and 6. Other family members are welcome to sit with these guests. We strongly encourage family and guests with special needs to arrive early. Also, please note: you do not need reservations for disability seating.

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Accessible Restrooms
There is an accessible unisex restroom located at Gate 7 of Folsom Field and accessible restrooms are available on the west side of Balch Fieldhouse.

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Parking
The majority of parking will be available in Lot 436 on Regent Drive. Close-in parking and drop-off, for those who have difficulty walking, will be along Colorado Avenue, south of the stadium. Check with parking attendants on duty; they will direct you to the closest available space. It is best to access the drop-off area well before the student procession reaches the  stadium. A disabled parking permit is not required. Guests with wheelchairs may park in Lot 360. Click here for additional information on campus parking or call 303-492-2322.

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Interpreting Services and Assistive Listening Devices
Guests who are Deaf or hard of hearing may request a Sign Language interpreter by calling the interpreting services coordinator at 303-492-4125 (V/TTY) at least 5 business days in advance of the ceremony. Seating arrangements and the location of the interpreter will be confirmed at that time.

Assistive listening devices are also available by calling 
303-492-4125 (V/TTY). This device can be retrieved at the platform stage on the stadium field on the morning of the ceremony.

Other Events
Many schools and colleges within the university hold their own ceremonies and events to personally recognize their graduating students. Guests with disabilities who require accommodations (seating, interpreters, etc.) should contact the sponsoring department at least two weeks in advance. Additional information for these special events, including parking, can be obtained by calling the sponsoring department. For further information regarding Other College/School Commencement Events, go to either Winter Ceremony or Spring Ceremony.

Additional Information
Guests with disabilities who have further questions or need assistance should contact the Office of  Disability Services at 303-492-8671.

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