Getting There
Please refer to the directions and parking page for more information.
Guest Arrival
Guests are welcome to start arriving any time after 9 a.m. Unless otherwise marked, all seating is available.
Student Lineup
Graduates should line up at 9:45 a.m. on the Fifth Avenue Streetscape (between Marston and Weter halls). See the undergraduate instructions page for more information.
Livestream
The ceremony will be livestreamed, and the link will be on the Commencement homepage a few days before the event. The livestream recording will be available for viewing after the event on the livestreaming page, but may not be available until a week or so afterward. Note: No other videographers are allowed in any aisle or near the platform.
Rain plan
If there is a forecast for severe weather, including heavy rain and/or thunder and lightning, the Rain Plan will be put into action. Students will receive email notification if and when the Rain Plan is put into action. If you do not receive a rain plan notification, it means the event will be outdoors as originally schedule. Please be sure to plan for the weather.
Photography
You are free to take photographs and video of this beautiful ceremony. We respectfully ask you to remain inside the designated seating areas, and not venture out into the aisles and pathways.
ADA Seating
For guests using a wheelchair or walker, or who need a seat close to the sidewalk, please contact graduationinfo@spu.edu. We can make arrangements for a few companion seats as well.
ADA Drop-Off
We recommend pulling into the Ross parking lot, directly across 3rd Ave. W. from Tiffany Loop, to drop off your guests before parking your car.
Sign Language Interpretation
There will be sign language interpretation at Ivy Cutting. If you have a guest that needs to be seated close to the interpreter, please contact graduationinfo@spu.edu.
Food & Beverages
A number of campus dining options, selling hot beverages, snacks, and meals, will be open.
Bookstore
The SPU Bookstore will be open, 8:30 a.m. – 7 p.m. They will have any remaining regalia (caps, gowns, and tassels) available for purchase.