Graduation - Disability Access for Students and Guests

The university is committed to creating an inclusive and universal experience for commencement and convocation ceremonies. Please review the information below for disability-access information in addition to the Commencement's Parking and Access information. 

Wheelchair Rentals

  • Contact Mobility Plus  at (520) 225-0415 or view their mobility device rental page for wheelchair/mobility device rental options.
  • Mobility devices, including wheelchairs, are not available for loan from UArizona.
  • Designated spaces for storing mobility devices during ceremonies is not available and it is strongly recommended that you do not leave your mobility devices unattended.

Commencement Ceremony – Arizona Stadium 

ASL Interpreting and Real-Time Captioning

  • Real-time Captioning is provided via Arizona Stadium video displays and via Streamtext for mobile devices.
  • ASL Interpreters will be displayed on the Arizona Stadium video displays, which are visible from most locations in the stadium.

Seating and elevator locations

ALL seating for ceremonies, including disabled seating, is general admission (no seat reservations). Plan to arrive early for best seating options for all events. 

  • Accessible seating is available in the Arizona Stadium with wheelchair access and seats with fewer stairs.
    • Use Gate 4 for the following locations:
      • East lower concourse (field level), no elevator necessary.
      • East concourse and Main (North) concourse areas, elevator available.
      • Dunlap Stadium Club (East concourse), with shaded seating, elevator available.
    • Use Gate 6 for the following:
      • South Endzone seating, no elevator necessary.
  • Note:
    • Wheelchair accessible seating is not available on the West side of Arizona Stadium (Gate 7).
    • Due to limited capacity, wheelchair users may have one companion/guest accompany them.
      • If you are part of a large group and you arrive early, you may be able to get seats close by the edges of the designated wheelchair seating areas.

Arizona Stadium Parking 

Parking

  • Cherry Ave Garage
    • Located north of the Arizona Stadium.
    • The first two floors of the garage are reserved for disability parking which requires a disability placard/license plate.
    • Access Gate 4 of Arizona Stadium by exiting through the southwest corner of the garage.
    • No shuttle available.
  • Stadium Garage
    • Located south of Arizona Stadium, across 6th Street.
    • No shuttle available.
  • Shuttle to and from the Arizona Stadium is available for the following garages:

Drop-off Locations

  • Designated drop-off locations are:
    • Cherry Avenue, north of Arizona Stadium at UA Mall.
    • Cherry Avenue, north of Arizona Stadium, in east side lot north of Cherry Avenue Garage.

Service Animals on Campus

Service animals are permitted in Arizona Stadium. If an animal is not trained to perform specific tasks related to a disability and only provides comfort or emotional support, it will not be permitted.


Convocations and Celebrations

Contact your convocation or celebration coordinator to request ASL Interpreting or Captioning services or to inquire about parking options.

Seating 

  • Seating for all ceremonies is general admission without seat reservations, please plan to arrive early for best seating options.
  • Due to limited capacity, wheelchair users may have one companion/guest accompany them.

ASL Interpreting and Real-Time Captioning

If your Convocation Ceremony or Celebration is not listed below, and you would like to request ASL Interpreters or Real-Time Captioning services, please contact the convocation or celebration coordinator for your ceremony.

Date & TimeConvocation/Celebration
May 14, 2:00 PMSpeech, Language, and Hearing Sciences
May 15, 5:00 PMSocial and Behavioral Sciences, Undergraduate
May 16, 9:00 AMCollege of Education
May 16, 1:00 PMElectrical & Computer Engineering
May 16, 2:00 PMPhysiology - Undergraduate
May 16, 2:00 PMCollege of Science
May 18, 9:00 AMSocial and Behavioral Sciences, Graduate

DateTimeConvocation/Celebration
May 102-4 p.m.Asian Pacific American Lotus Laureate
May 135-7 p.m.LGBTQ Celebration
May 149-11 a.m.College of Information Science
May 141-3 p.m.College of Neuroscience
May 142-4 p.m.College of Applied Science and Technology (CAST)
May 142-4 p.m.Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences
May 145-7 p.m.African American Student Affairs
May 147-9 p.m.Adalberto & Ana Guerrero
May 159-11 a.m.Chemistry and Biochemistry
May 159-11 a.m.Eller Graduate
May 159-11 a.m.Student-Athlete
May 151-3 p.m.Honors College
May 152-4 p.m.College of Nursing
May 152-4 p.m.Humanities Graduate
May 155-7 p.m.Social and Behavioral Sciences, Undergraduate
May 157-9 p.m.Veterans
May 157-9 p.m.College of Agriculture, Life & Environmental Sciences (CALES) Graduate
May 157-9 p.m.College of Medicine - Tucson
May 169-11 a.m.College of Education
May 169-11 a.m.Biomedical Engineering
May 169-11 a.m.College of Pharmacy
May 162-4 p.m.College of Humanities Undergraduate
May 162-4 p.m.Physiology
May 162-4 p.m.Civil & Architectural Engineering & Mechanics
May 162-4 p.m.College of Science
May 165:30-9:30 p.m.Main Commencement
May 179-11 a.m.Eller Undergraduate
May 179-11 a.m.Chemical and Environmental Engineering
May 179-11 a.m.Public Health
May 172-4 p.m.College of Agriculture, Life & Environmental Sciences (CALES) Undergraduate
May 172-4 p.m.CAPLA
May 177-9 p.m.College of Law
May 189-11 a.m.Social and Behavioral Sciences - Graduate
May 182-4 p.m.College of Fine Arts

If your questions are not answered above, please reach out to us at accessibility@arizona.edu