Accessibility Arrangements & Information

Please visit the Accessibility Arrangements & Information page for more information about arrangements for graduates who need assistance. Students will be asked during the registration process whether they require accommodations to fully participate in the ceremonies. The deadline for ADA registration is 30 days prior to the ceremony.

For those guests who require disability-related accommodations (i.e. hearing-impaired, use of a wheelchair), seats are issued on a first-come, first-served basis during the graduate registration process. Please visit the Accessibility Arrangements & Information page for more information.  

Please note: The southwest loading dock entrance is best suited for wheelchair and other ADA access to the reserved seating area on the arena floor. 

Yes. During the registration process, you will be asked to identify any disability-related accommodations you may need to participate fully in the commencement ceremony. The deadline for ADA registration is 30 days prior to the ceremony.

There are ramps leading to the stage on both sides to accommodate wheelchairs and anyone who is unable to negotiate stairs.  

Service animals (not emotional support animals) are permitted at the ceremony. Graduates must pre-communicate during registration for planning purposes.

Service animals (not emotional support animals) are permitted at the ceremony. Graduates must pre-communicate during registration for planning purposes.  

A sign language interpreter will be present in this section during the ceremony. Sign language interpreters can be arranged, as needed, for graduates and should be requested during the registration process. 

During the registration process, you will be asked to identify any disability-related accommodations you may need to participate fully in the commencement ceremony.

When the guest arrives at the Denver Coliseum, they should go to the ADA entrance (follow the signs) and provide their name. They will be instructed on how to get to the reserved seating area. If they arrive after the procession has started, they will need to wait to be seated in order not to disrupt the ceremony. 

All spoken information during the ceremony will be captioned and made available to follow along in real time from a personal, mobile device. To access this service and follow along during the ceremony, open the browser on your mobile device to the CU Denver GradCap website. 

Wheelchairs and scooters are not available for rent at the Denver Coliseum.