Please feel free to contact the Commencement Office by phone at (585) 275-4111 or click here to send an e-mail.
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 3, 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.
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.
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 16, 12 p.m.-10 p.m.; Sunday, May 17, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Check on lost and found items at the Common Connection Information Center in Wilson Commons, (585) 275-5911.
Monday, May 11, CLOSED
Tuesday, May 12, CLOSED
Wednesday, May 13, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
Thursday, May 14, 11 a.m.-9 p.m.
Friday, May 15, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
Saturday, May 16, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
Sunday, May 17, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
Gallery Store: (585) 276-9010, Main Line: (585) 276-8900
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 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.
Free Bus Service Sunday, May 17: 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 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). There will be two shuttle buses providing continuous service for students residing in the Riverview Apartments to campus on Sunday, May 17th from 7:00a.m. until Noon
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 immediately following the College Commencement ceremony.
Tickets for Senior Week events will go on sale April 27 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 $14.25 for adults and $7.25 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 $15.75 for adults and $8.00 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.