Special Accommodations
Several services are available to those attending the University commencement ceremonies who may require specific and/or special accommodations based on a disability.
Special Accommodations
Although we do not currently offer personal accommodation requests for or during the ceremonies, please rest assured that you and/or your guest will be accommodated as noted below.
Accommodations for the Hearing Impaired
Sign language interpreting services for guests with a hearing impairment will be available in a reserved seating section located directly to the left of our graduate seating.
Accommodations for Those with Limited Mobility
A reserved seating section for those requiring wheelchair seating accommodations and for those with limited mobility will be available to the right of the stage facing the Howard Administration Building.
Guests with mobility difficulties and/or needs may also take the shuttle, wheelchair-accessible golf cart, and/or any of the available golf carts that will be going around before and after the ceremony starts/ends. Please be aware that the university is unable to provide any mobility assistance devices for guests with disabilities, due to which, the university recommends arranging these needs independently before arriving on campus.
Also, due to high demand and limited space, the reserved seating area is restricted to a person with a disability and one guest. Additional members of your party should sit in regular public seating areas.
Reserved Parking and Disability Services Shuttle
Reserved parking for persons with state-issued handicapped permits will be available in Employee Parking Lot O, located on the North side of the Howard Administration Building. Parking is also available in any handicapped space on campus that is not restricted due to Commencement.
Shuttle Services and golf carts will be available from 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. to transport guests from all campus parking locations to the Science Green for each Commencement Ceremony.
On commencement dates (Saturday, April 27, and Sunday, April 28), information will be available by calling Campus Security at (904) 256-7585 or by calling the Florida Relay Service at 1-800-955-8771 for TDD assistance.