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Commencement Information & Services

Graduates during the Quad ceremony

Please feel free to contact the Commencement Office by phone at (585) 275-4111 or click here to send an e-mail.

ASSISTANCE TO THE DISABLED

General Commencement Ceremony: Seating is available in a Reserved Area for guests with disabilities that prohibit them walking long distances or who may be hearing impaired. A drop-off area is provided at the Meliora Parking Lot on campus and ushers will assist guests to the quad with golf carts as necessary. Accommodations, at the student's request, can be made for persons with disabilities by contacting the Conference and Events Office, (585) 275-4111 or by sending an e-mail. There is a limited amount of tickets available, students will need to respond by April 4, to request reserved seating tickets.

Eastman Theatre Commencement Ceremonies: Handicapped seating is available in the Eastman Theatre. Ushers will be on hand to direct people to the designated seating areas.

River Road Auditorium: Handicapped seating is available in the front of the Auditorium.


BOOKSTORES

Frederick Douglass Building, River Campus; (585) 275-4012
Friday, May 16, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Saturday, May 17, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Sunday, May 18, 8 a.m.-4 p.m.
Monday-Tuesday, May 19-20, 9 a.m.-6 p.m.
Wednesday-Thursday, May 21-22, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Friday, May 23, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
Eastman School of Music; (585) 274-1399
Friday, May 16, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Saturday, May 17, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Sunday, May 18, 10:30 a.m.-3 p.m.
Monday-Friday, May 19-23, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Medical Center; (585) 275-2250
Friday, May 16, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Saturday, May 17, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
Sunday, May 18, Closed
Monday-Tuesday, May 19-20, 9 a.m.-6 p.m.
Wednesday-Friday, May 21-23, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

EMERGENCIES

Call University Security (24 hours) by dialing "13" from University phones, or use any of the direct-line Blue Light Emergency Phones, or call (585) 275-3333.


INFORMATION CENTERS

Before Graduation Weekend
University Conference and Events Office, 575 Mt. Hope Ave., University of Rochester, P.O. Box 270041, Rochester, NY 14620; Phone: (585) 275-4111; Web site www.rochester.edu/commencement

University Registrar, 312 Lattimore Hall, University of Rochester, P.O. Box 270038, Rochester, NY 14627-0038; Phone: (585) 275-8131

On Graduation Weekend
Common Connection Information Center, 201 Wilson Commons; Phone (585) 275-5911; Saturday, May 17, 11 a.m.-10 p.m.; Sunday, May 18, 8 a.m.-10 p.m.


LOST AND FOUND

Check on lost and found items at the Common Connection Information Center in Wilson Commons, (585) 275-5911.


MEMORIAL ART GALLERY

Monday, May 12, CLOSED
Tuesday, May 13, CLOSED
Wednesday, May 14, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
Thursday, May 15, 11 a.m.-9 p.m.
Friday, May 16, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
Saturday, May 17, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
Sunday, May 18, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.

Gallery Store: (585) 276-9010, Main Line: (585) 276-8900


PARKING

Parking for the Doctoral Degree Commencement: Parking for the Saturday Commencement for doctoral degrees is available at no charge in the East End Garage adjacent to Eastman Theatre on East Main Street.

Parking for Eastman Theatre Diploma Ceremonies: Parking on Sunday will be available for a fee in several Allright Auto Parks in the area and at no charge at the East End Garage on East Main Street between Swan and Scio Streets. Eastman school of Music and School of Engineering and Applied Sciences graduates and their guests are encouraged to utilize these lots and take the University's free shuttle bus service to the River Campus.

Parking for River Road Auditorium Diploma Ceremonies: Ample parking will be available on Sunday in the River Road Lot (East River Road, south of Kendrick Road) and in Kendrick Lot A at Kendrick and Lattimore Roads.

Parking for the Warner School Commencement: Parking is available on the River Campus in Library Lot and Trustee Lot. Parking attendants will be on hand and signs will be posted to help direct traffic flow. A shuttle bus will run a continuous loop from Library Lot and Trustee Lot, to Wilson Blvd., and the back of the Library from 1-5 p.m.

Parking for the College Commencement: Parking on Sunday will be in Park Lot and Crittenden Lot 1. Continuous shuttle service will be provided for all guests parking in these lots. Parking staff will be available in all lots to assist. Guests who need more assistance because of physical limitations or disabilities will be dropped off at the Meliora Lot with golf cart service to the Eastman Quadrangle. Handicapped parking will be available in the Library Lot.


SHUTTLE SERVICE

Free Bus Service Sunday, May 18: Continuous service between the Eastman Student Living Center, Eastman Theatre, and the River Campus (Library Road entrance, Rush Rhees Library). Buses will run continuously from 7:15 a.m. to 6 p.m. Continuous service between the River Road Auditorium, Helen Wood Hall, Goler House, Towne House, Medical Center, Flaum Atrium, Park Lot, Crittenden Lot 1, South Visitor Lot 3, and the River Campus (Library Road entrance, Rush Rhees Library).

Commencement Participants should board a bus no later than 7:55 a.m. to be on time for robing and assembly for the academic procession on the Eastman Quadrangle, River Campus. Buses will be scheduled to return to the Eastman School and the River Road Auditorium immediately following the College Commencement ceremony.


ABOUT TICKETS AND RESERVATIONS

Tickets for Senior Week events will go on sale April 28 at the Common Market.

The College Commencement Brunch, a festive buffet for graduates and their guests, will be available from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Danforth Dining Center. Tickets are $13.50 for adults and $7.00 for children 4-10 years of age when purchased in advance. Students can purchase advanced tickets from the Pit in Wilson Commons. Advanced purchase of brunch tickets is recommended, but a limited number of tickets may be available at the door. Tickets will be $14.99 for adults and $7.75 for children 4-10 years of age at the door. For more information on the Commencement Brunch, please contact Dining Services at (585) 275-3503.

Call (585) 275-0651 for reservations to the Minority Student Affairs Dinner.


WHERE TO EAT

Danforth Dining Center
River Campus College Commencement Brunch (tickets required)
Sunday, May 18, 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
The Pit in Wilson Commons
Friday, May 16, 8 a.m.-8 p.m.
Saturday, May 17, 11 a.m.-7 p.m.
Sunday, May 18, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Connections in Rush Rhees Library
Friday, May 16, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Saturday, May 17, CLOSED
Sunday, May 18, 7 a.m.-1 p.m.
Cutler's Restaurant at the Memorial Art Gallery
Friday, May 16, 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m., 5-8 p.m.
Saturday, May 17, 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m., 5-8 p.m.
Sunday, May 18, 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m.
Reservations Suggested. Call (585) 473-6380