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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 the University.
  • 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 – Casino del Sol Stadium 

ASL Interpreting and Real-Time Captioning

  • Real-time Captioning is provided via Casino del Sol Stadium video displays and via Streamtext for mobile devices.
  • ASL Interpreters will be displayed on the Casino del Sol 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 Casino del Sol 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 Casino del Sol 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.

Casino del Sol Stadium Parking 

Parking

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

Drop-off Locations

  • Designated drop-off locations are:
    • Cherry Avenue, north of Casino del Sol Stadium at UA Mall.
    • Cherry Avenue, east side lot 6095, north of Cherry Avenue Garage.

Service Animals on Campus

Service animals are permitted in Casino del Sol 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.

DateConvocation/Celebration
5/8/2026Native American Student Celebration
5/13/2026Adalberto & Ana Guerrero Student Space
5/14/2026VETS Graduation Celebration
05/14/2026American Indian Studies
5/15/2026College of Education
5/15/2026College of Science

 

DateConvocation/Celebration
05/11/2026MLK Dream Student Space Black Baccalaureate
05/12/2026Rainbow Graduation
05/12/2026Omnes Disability Student Graduation Celebration
05/13/2026Student-Athlete Convocation
05/13/2026Eller College Graduate Convocation
05/13/2026W.A. Franke Honors Convocation
05/13/2026Adalberto & Ana Guerrero Student Space
05/14/2026VETS Graduation Celebration
05/14/2026College of Information Science Convocation
05/14/2026College of Medicine - Tucson MD Convocation
05/14/2026James C. Wyant College of Optical Science Convocation
05/14/2026College of Engineering Convocation
05/14/2026College of Humanities Convocation Grad
05/14/2026College of Nursing Convocation
05/14/2026CALES Graduate Convocation
05/14/2026Social & Behavioral Sciences Convocation
05/14/2026CAPLA Convocation
05/15/2026College of Humanities Convocation
05/15/2026College of Pharmacy
05/15/2026College of Education
05/15/2026BS Medicine and BS Emergency Medical Services | College of Medicine – Tucson
05/15/2026BSHS Physiology and Medical Sciences | College of Medicine – Tucson
05/15/2026College of Science Convocation - McKale
05/16/2026College of Science Convocation - Centennial
05/16/2026Eller College Convocation
05/16/2026College of Law Convocation
05/16/2026CALES Convocation
05/16/2026College of Public Health Convocation
05/17/2026Fine Arts Convocation

StreamText Caption access:

Main Commencement Ceremony - Arizona Stadium: https://www.streamtext.net/player?event=UAStadium

McKale: https://www.streamtext.net/player?event=McKaleCenter

Student Union: https://www.streamtext.net/player?event=StudentUnion

Centennial Hall: https://www.streamtext.net/player?event=UACentennialHall

Crowder Hall: https://www.streamtext.net/player?event=CrowderHall

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