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Accessibility Information

As a unified and deeply connected community, we are committed to creating an environment that’s accessible to all. During Commencement weekend ceremonies, there will be sign language interpreters, and/or computer aided real-time translation (CART). There will also be accessible shuttles available throughout Commencement weekend and event staff will be on-site at Convocation and Commencement ceremonies for information and/or assistance with accessibility accommodations.

Please see below for more details on accessibility accommodations.

Commencement Ceremony Accessibility Accommodations

Accessibility accommodations for Sunday’s Commencement ceremony can be requested for guests using personal or rented wheelchairs, with limited mobility, or those who are in need of hearing-impaired services.

Accessibility Accomodation Form

Wheelchair Accessible Seating: Event staff can assist with directing guests who are attending using a personal or rented wheelchair to an available accessible seating section.

Wheelchair Accessible Entrances: JMA Wireless Dome Gates A, C, G and N. Please note, all accessible shuttles taking guests from parking lots or garages to the JMA Wireless Dome will drop off guests to Gate A.

Limited Mobility: There will be event staff available onsite who can assist guests with limited mobility to and from their seats in general audience seating. We recommend entering through Gate A for assistance with limited mobility.

American Sign Language: ASL interpreters will be available. Preferred seating can be requested by submitting the “Accessibility Accommodation” form linked below.

Communication Access Realtime Translation (CART) can be viewed on the ribbon boards that are located around the JMA Wireless Dome.

Complete the Accessibility Accommodation Form

Convocation Accessibility Accommodations

Accessibility accommodations for Convocation ceremonies, or other Commencement Weekend-related events and ceremonies, are available at each event location. Event staff will be onsite at all locations for assistance with accommodations.

For more information or assistance with accessibility accommodations for ceremonies on Thursday-Saturday, please submit the “Accessibility Accommodation” form linked below.

Accessibility Accomodation Form

Accessible Shuttles and Parking

Accessible shuttles are available to and from campus ceremonies or receptions throughout the weekend. Parking lot attendants will be available onsite for assistance.

Below are some helpful tips for parking and shuttles:

  • Thursday & Friday: All campus parking lots and garages will be opened during regular business hours. For shuttle information, refer to the regular “Campus Shuttle” schedule.
  • Saturday: Campus parking lots and garages will be opened from 7 a.m. – 11p.m. Accessible shuttles will also be available between 7 a.m. – 11 p.m. and will operate in two loops: 1) between West Campus Lots and Gate A and 2) between University Ave Garage and College Place. Please note, guests attending Convocations held in the Lally Athletics Complex on Saturday may park in the parking lot. No shuttles are required for anyone attending ceremonies or receptions in the Lally Athletics Complex.
  • Sunday: Campus parking lots and garages will be opened from 7 a.m. – 4 p.m. Accessible shuttles will also be available between 7 a.m. – 4 p.m. For accessible shuttle service, we recommend parking in the Lally Athletics Complex parking lot. Accessible shuttles will drop off and pick up guests at Gate A in the JMA Wireless Dome and shuttle to and from the Lally Athletics Complex parking lot.

Wheelchair Rental Information 

Syracuse University does not provide wheelchair rental services for Commencement weekend. You may contact one of the following local vendors for wheelchair rental services.

Mobility Products Corp.
3232 Erie Blvd. East DeWitt, NY
Telephone: 315.472.0707
www.moprocorp.com

Nunns Home Medical Equipment
817 E. Genesee Street Syracuse, NY
Telephone: 315.475.5181
www.nunnshme.com

CNY Medical Products
749 W. Genesee Street Syracuse, NY
Telephone: 315.428.9945
www.cnymedpro.com

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