Information for Persons with Disabilities

WHARTON CENTER CEREMONIES.

Due to the desire of ALL to participate in commencement ceremonies, even those who face challenges in mobility and in their health, we ask for the cooperation of all to exercise as much patience as possible. Please feel free to contact us with questions. We are pleased to assist you with your visit to campus on a very happy and momentous occasion.

The Wharton Center is a barrier-free facility. Wheelchair platforms and seating without steps is limited. To reserve seating for persons with disabilities in these areas, please contact Nina Silbergleit, from Monday, April 21–Wednesday, April 30, at silbergl@msu.edu or 517-353-1982 ext. 119. In order to accommodate the high volume of requests for seating in the sections reserved for persons with disabilities, we ask that the person with disabilities and one other guest be seated in this area, and that the remainder of the party be seated in the general seating areas.

Wheelchairs are not available at the Wharton Center. Please be sure that wheelchairs are marked with identification if planning to transfer individuals from the wheelchair to theatre seats.

Accessible PARKING spaces are available on every level of the parking structure (ramp) attached to the Wharton Center. The entrance to the Wharton Center is at level two. At other levels, an elevator at the west side of the parking structure is available.

An INTERPRETER FOR THE DEAF will be on the stage at all ceremonies. Seats will be reserved for guests requiring an interpreter. For information at the College-level Commencement Ceremonies, please see the list of college coordinators/contacts below.

College Commencement Coordinators:

JAMES MADISON (Baccalaureate Degrees)
Saturday, May 2, 12:30 p.m.
Contact: Donna Hofmeister - (517) 353-9977 or hofmeist@msu.edu

MUSIC (Baccalaureate Degrees)
Saturday, May 2, 4:00 p.m.
Curtis Olson, Associate Dean
Contact: Updating

NURSING (Baccalaureate Degrees)
Saturday, May 2, 9:00 a.m.
Regina Traylor, Director, Student Affairs and Services
Contact: Tiffany Tewell - (517) 353-4827 or tewellti@msu.edu