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Assistance to the DisabledBookstores
Emergencies
Information Centers
Lost and Found
Memorial Art Gallery
Parking
Shuttle Service
Tickets and Senior Week Reservations
Where to Eat
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 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 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.
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BOOKSTORES
- Frederick Douglass Building,
River Campus, 275-4012
Friday, May 13 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, May 14, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Sunday, May 15, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. - Eastman School of Music, 274-1399
- Medical Center, 275-2250
Friday, May 13, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Saturday, May 14, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Sunday, May 15, 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Saturday, May 14, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Sunday, May 15, Closed
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 275-3333.
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INFORMATION CENTERS
Before Commencement Weekend
University Conference and Events Office, 33A Wallis Hall, University of Rochester,
P.O. Box 270041, Rochester, NY 14627-0041 Phone: (585) 275-4111
University Registrar, 312 Lattimore Hall, University of Rochester, P.O. Box 270038,
Rochester, NY 14627-0038 Phone: (585) 275-5348
Wilson Commons Student Activities Office, Room 201
Saturday, May 14, 10 a.m. - Sunday , May 15, 1 a.m.
Sunday, May 15, 7 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Phone: (585) 275-5911
LOST AND FOUND
You may check on lost and found at the Wilson Commons Information Center located on Level 3 next to the Hive, 275-5911.
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MEMORIAL ART GALLERY
Monday, May 9, CLOSED
Tuesday, May 10, CLOSED
Wednesday, May 11, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Thursday, May 12, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Friday, May 13, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Saturday, May 14, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Sunday, May 15, noon to 5 p.m.
TTY Line: (585) 473-6152
Gallery Store: (585) 473-7228
Voice Mail: (585) 473-7720
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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 spaces will be available on Sunday in the River Road Lot (East River Road just south of Kendrick Road) and in Parking Area A at Kendrick and Lattimore Roads.
For additional information on parking and the best routes to get to campus, please click Here
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SHUTTLE SERVICE
Free Bus Service Sunday, May 15: Continuous service between the Eastman Student Living Center 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 Kendrick Lot A, the River Road Auditorium, Helen Wood Hall, Goler House, Towne House, Medical Center, Park Lot, Crittenden Lot 1, South Visitor Lot 3 and the River Campus (Library 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 in April (date TBD) at the Common Market.
Tickets for the College Commencement Brunch/Luncheon will be available from a designated cashier at the Pit in Wilson Commons. Commencement Luncheon tickets also will be available at the door. This Brunch/Luncheon will be held from 10:30 a.m. - 2p.m. in Danforth Dining Center. Tickets are $13.50/per adult and $6.75 for children 2-10 years old when purchased in advance. A limited number of tickets will be available at the door on May 15 for $15.50/per adult and $7.75 for children 2-10 years old. For more information on the Brunch/Luncheon, please contact Dining Services at (585) 275-4692
Call 275-0651 for reservations to the Minority Student Affairs Dinner.
WHERE TO EAT
Danforth Dining Center
River Campus Commencement Brunch/Luncheon (tickets required)
Sunday, May 15, 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
The Pit in Wilson Commons
Saturday, May 15, 11 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Sunday, May 15, 10:00 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Java City Cart at the ITS Center
Saturday, May 14, CLOSED
Sunday, May 16, 7 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Cutler's Restaurant at the Memorial Art Gallery
Friday, May 13, 11:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m., 5 - 8:00 p.m.
Saturday, May 14, 11:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m., 5 - 8:00 p.m.
Sunday, May 15, 11:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Reservations Suggested. Call (585) 473-7720
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Please feel free to contact the Commencement Office by phone at (585) 275-4111 or click here to send an e-mail.
