DISABLED ACCESS
HANDICAPPED PARKING & SEATING PERMITS
Any graduate whose parents or other guests are disabled may obtain one special parking and seating permit for the University Commencement on May 19. For verification of disability, a copy of a handicapped placard, handicapped registration or a doctor's letter will be required. With verification, these permits may be obtained at the:
Office of the University Secretary
Hopkins House
116 College Road
Chestnut Hill, MA 02467
(617)552-4330
College Road is located between Beacon Street and Commonwealth Avenue; it is a one-way street which begins at McElroy Commons. Hopkins House is located directly across from Bapst Library.
This should be done prior to Commencement:
Monday - Friday
May 5-9 and May 12-16
1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
For the University Commencement there will be special seating for the disabled person on the mezzanine level behind Sections W, X, Y and Z at the north (Rec Plex) end of Alumni Stadium. One guest is allowed to accompany the disabled person; other guests are requested not to occupy this reserved area. To reach the special seating area for the disabled use Gate D or Gate E - and take the elevator to the mezzanine level (2nd floor). Some, however, may find it more comfortable to watch the ceremony in Conte Forum via closed circuit television. There is elevator service to the concourse level of Conte Forum. For access to the elevators use the ground-level entrance, next to Gate B, facing the Merkert Chemistry Center or the Press Entrance, next to Alumni Stadium, facing the Recplex.
SHUTTLE BUS SERVICE
Shuttle bus service will be available to transport all guests. In addition, special wheelchair accessible vans will be available for the disabled person plus one guest. The service is available:
- after the Baccalaureate Mass on Sunday outside Conte Forum - Gate B to transport guests to the reception on O'Neill Plaza,
- and after the University Commencement on Monday outside Alumni Stadium - Gate E to transport guests to individual School diploma ceremonies on Middle Campus.
WHEELCHAIR RENTAL
For the convenience of the disabled, wheelchairs will be available for rental on Monday, May 19 for $20.00 per day. The wheelchairs will be located inside Gate E of Alumni Stadium for rental, pickup and return. The person who rents the wheelchair assumes responsibility for its return to the same location. Replacement cost is $425.00. All University buildings used for Commencement are wheelchair accessible.
