Accessibility Information
ADA Tickets
During the registration process, graduating students can designate if they need ADA accommodations or if any of their guests need ADA guest tickets.
Curbside Drop Off
Curbside drop off is available at commencement. View the Summer Commencement parking map for the curbside drop off location designated off Hart Place near the entrance.
Early Entry
Attendees with ADA guest tickets will have the opportunity for them and one general admission ticketed companion guest to enter the venue before general admission seating begins. See ceremony schedule for exact times by ceremony.
ADA Seating
The Summer Commencement seating is at ground level. There will be designated section of guest seating set aside for our attendees with ADA guest tickets and one companion. Guests may be able to hold seats for their entire party near the ADA guest seating area.
Deaf or Hard-of-Hearing
At the Summer Commencement, captioning is available on the large screens near the stage and on your personal mobile device by visiting the captioning website.
If you need ASL interpretation, please request this by emailing commencement@umassglobal.edu at least 4 weeks prior to the ceremony.
Wheelchair Resources
The university does not provide wheelchairs or carts at the event. Please come prepared with your own assistive devices. Graduating students and guests can rent a wheelchair from one of the local wheelchair vendors.
Additional Accommodations
For any other inquiries regarding accommodations for guests or graduating students, please email commencement@umassglobal.edu and a commencement team member will respond to assist you with your request.