Guest Information

TICKETING

Tickets are not required for guests or graduates and there is no limit on the number of guests who may attend.  Guest seating is on a first come, first served basis.  

CEREMONY TIMES

The ceremony will begin promptly at the times listed below.

Guests may enter the arena beginning 90 minutes prior to the ceremony start times. There will not be early admittance, so please plan your arrival accordingly.  Guest should enter the Cintas Center through the main or South entrance of the arena.

• 9:00 a.m. - Saturday, May 13 - Undergraduate Ceremony
• 2:30 p.m. - Saturday, May 13 - Graduate Ceremony

ACCESSIBLE SEATING

Accessible seating is available on the main concourse and upper level of the arena. The seats are accessible by elevators or ramps from the concourse. Upon arrival, guests should notify one of the ushers, and they will direct or escort your party to the best available seating that fits your needs. In order to ensure the availability of accessible seating, only the guest(s) requiring accommodation and a companion may sit in the accessible seating area.

These needs are typically handled on a first come, first served basis. Please remind your family and friends that arriving earlier is better.   

ACCESSIBILITY SERVICES

Xavier provides live captioning and ASL interpretation for the commencement ceremonies. If you or a guest benefit from ASL interpretation, please email commencement@xavier.edu.

The Cintas Center has a limited number of wheelchairs available for transport use upon arrival to the arena. Guests are encouraged to bring their own accessible equipment or explore local rental options. 

If additional disability-related accommodations are needed to facilitate full participation, please contact us at commencement@xavier.edu at least two weeks prior to the ceremony.

PARKING & GUEST DROP OFF

All university parking lots will be open to the public at no charge during commencement weekend.  

Handicap accessible parking is available in several lots in close proximity to the Cintas Center.  These lots will have temporary 'EVENT HANDICAP' signage. Our parking attendants will direct your party to the best available spaces when they arrive.

Guests with accessibility needs may be dropped off in the circle drive in front of the main or South entrance of the Cintas Center.

• Directions to the Cintas Center
• Campus map
• Accessible parking map - accessible lots are shaded pink

CONCESSIONS

Concessions are available for purchase before and during both ceremonies at the Cintas Center. Please note concessions are operating in a cashless system. Credit card, debit and tap payments are accepted.

CINTAS BAG POLICY

To ensure the safety of every guest, all persons, including graduates will be subject to screening and bag check. No bags will be permitted except for clear bags and small clutch purses. No broadcast style cameras will be allowed in the arena. For more information and a list of prohibited and approved bags, please visit GoXavier.com/ClearBag.

Balloons, air horns and noisemakers are not permitted.

LIVE STREAMING

The commencement ceremonies will be live-streamed.  Families and guests who cannot attend in person are encouraged to enjoy the ceremony virtually.  Links will be available on the commencement website on Saturday, May 13.