Commencement Information for Guests

Parking

Parking is limited on campus. Drivers will be directed to the appropriate parking areas Handicapped/ADA parking will be available for anyone displaying appropriate permits on their vehicles. Campus security will be on hand to help direct you to the handicap parking area.

Seating

If you are a guest of a graduate who will be in the Ralph Nolan Gymnasium for the Commencement ceremony, please have your guest ticket in hand, as you will need to show it at the door to gain entrance.

Out of respect for the graduates and other guests, there will be no seating in the gym after 9:40 a.m. until after the graduates have processed in and are seated. Commencement will begin promptly at 10:00 a.m.

Handicap Accessibility

Commencement venues including the St. John Paul II Student Center and the Murphy Recreation Center are all ADA accessible. For seating during the ceremony or for other accommodations, please speak to a college employee upon arrival and they will be able to direct you as needed.

Livestreams and Simulcast Locations

For guests who cannot come to campus for Commencement events or who cannot attend in person in the event locations, we will be providing livestream and simulcast options.

Continental Breakfast: Saturday, May 17 @ 7:30 a.m.

There will be a Continental Breakfast from 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. in the Murphy Recreation Center. There is no charge for this breakfast.