Commencement

Accommodation Request

Reasonable accommodations are available upon request for people with disabilities for all WNE-sponsored graduation activities and Commencement day. If you are a graduating student with a disability or will have a guest with a disability present, please request accommodations through the office of Student Accessibility Services (SAS) before May 1, 2023, by emailing your request to accessibility@wne.edu.

Additional Information:

  • Commencement is being held in the Anthony S. Caprio Alumni Healthful Living Center. Grade-level access to the arena is available and elevators are not required to access general seating space. 
  • An ASL interpreter for those who are hearing-impaired will be part of the Commencement ceremony.
  • All students will be seated in a reserved section on the arena floor. There are steps required to navigate shaking hands with the Commencement party. 
  • Seating for persons in wheelchairs is available. Wheelchairs are not provided by the University. 
  • Accessible parking will be at the Anthony S. Caprio Alumni Healthful Living Center parking lot. Shuttles are also available day of Commencement.
  • If you need an accommodation not listed or mentioned above, please contact Student Accessibility Services (SAS) before May 1, 2023, by emailing your request to accessibility@wne.edu