Accessibility and Accommodations
All candidates and guests requesting accommodations should complete their respective accommodations form by Friday, May 15.
A form must be filled out for EACH individual needing accommodations. Accommodations are not guaranteed, and accessible seating is first-come, first-served.
If you require a live interpreter, please select the hearing-impaired–live interpreter required/preferred option in the form. Live captioning will be available at the University-wide ceremony on the projected screens next to the stage.
FOR CANDIDATES (students):
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If you need to request accommodations for yourself, please complete the Candidate Accommodations Request Form by Friday, May 15.
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If you need to request accommodations for one of your guests, please submit a Guest Accommodations Request Form on their behalf.
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Front-row seating is available to support accessibility and other accommodations for candidates at the University-wide ceremony. College and Division/School staff will work with candidates regarding their seating preferences for this ceremony.
College staff will communicate details regarding accommodations at College Diploma ceremonies approximately 1–2 weeks prior to Convocation. Similarly, Division and School staff will provide information about accommodations at unit-specific ceremonies approximately 1–2 weeks prior to Convocation.
FOR GUESTS:
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Fill out the Guest Accommodations Request Form by Friday, May 15.
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At the University-wide ceremony, each guest requesting accommodations may be seated in the accommodations seating area with up to a maximum of two (2) companions. Additional companions will not be accommodated due to capacity restrictions.
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If you are attending a unit-specific Division or School ceremony, candidates will receive information from their division or school staff approximately (1-2) weeks prior to Convocation. This information will be shared with you.
Additional Information
If you have a state-issued disability parking placard or plate, you are welcome to park on pre-marked handicapped spots. While we cannot guarantee availability, all University parking lots have ADA accessible parking. Additional Information on University parking lots is available on the Safety and Security Visitor Parking webpage. University of Chicago Maps provides information on accessible spaces in University parking lots.
For additional questions or concerns, please contact Convocation staff at convocation@uchicago.edu.