Accessibility

Stanford University is committed to ensuring its facilities, programs and services are accessible to everyone. Requests for accommodations for all individuals MUST BE SUBMITTED BY THE GRADUATING STUDENT as part of the ticketing process. We highly recommend guests with disabilities share their needs with their students as early as possible. The deadline to submit requests will be May 23, 2025.

Cathy Haas signs "America The Beautiful" while the Stanford Chamber Chorale sings.

Accommodations

A variety of resources are available for guests with disabilities and/or those needing additional support/assistance during Commencement Weekend, such as:

Temporary Disability Parking Permit
Sign Language & Captioning Services
Assistive Listening Devices
Braille & Large Print Material

PLEASE NOTE: Requests for accommodations for all individuals MUST BE SUBMITTED BY THE GRADUATING STUDENT as part of the ticketing process. We highly recommend guests with disabilities share their needs with their students as early as possible. The deadline to submit requests will be May 23, 2025.

Parking

If you have a state-issued disability parking placard or plate, you may park in any of the following spaces on campus:

Designated blue disability parking
Service vehicle spaces (posted time limit may apply)
Commuter ("A" or "C") and residential permit spaces
Metered spaces (visitor spaces may require payment and will be posted)

Vehicles parked in the Oval with trees and main campus in background.

Temporary Disability Parking Permits

If you do not have a state-issued disability parking placard or plate, a temporary disability parking permit can be requested. Temporary disability parking permits issued by the Diversity & Access office are:

ONLY valid in designated lots for Commencement

NOT valid in any disabled parking spaces on campus

Undergraduates wait in the arcade for the Baccalaureate procession to begin.

Wheelchair Rentals and Additional Accessibility Resources

Please note that wheelchairs and other assistive devices are not available on-site during Commencement Weekend. If you or a family member requires a mobility device, we encourage you to make arrangements in advance. The following resources can assist you:

Visit the Diversity and Access website for lists of vendors offering:

Explore the Campus Access Guide for detailed maps highlighting wheelchair accessibility and other disability-related access information.

Students wearing cap and gowns, one walking with a guide dog.

Animals

Please note that the University restricts pets and emotional support animals from public spaces on campus, with the exception of service animals that are specifically trained to perform a service and/or task for an individual with a disability. Restricted areas include dining areas, athletic venues, performance spaces, etc. If you have questions, need additional information or to report a concern regarding accessibility for Commencement Weekend events, please contact the Diversity & Access Office at disability.access@stanford.edu or 650-725-0326.

Photo of graduates clapping at Commencement Ceremony in Stanford Stadium with a graduate in wheel chair at the end of the row.

Student Requests

Students may request accommodations for themselves (and their guests) as part of the ticketing process. Please submit all requests no later than May 23, 2025. Some accommodations include:

Special Seating
Sign Language & Captioning Services
Assistive Listening Devices
Braille & Large Print Material

If you have questions, please email disability.access@stanford.edu or call (650) 725-0326.

Accessibility Frequently Asked Questions