MSU Auditorium Ceremonies

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Information for Persons with Disabilities

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.

Seating

A ramped entrance is located on the southwest corner of the building. Limited seating without steps is available on the main floor.

To reserve seating for persons with disabilities on the main floor, please contact Matthew Kribs, from Monday, April 27–Wednesday, May 6, at KribsMat@msu.edu or 517-353-1982 ext. 199.

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 MSU Auditorium. Please be sure that wheelchairs are marked with identification if you are planning to transfer individuals from the wheelchair to theatre seats.

Interpreters

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.

Parking

Parking for persons with disabilities is limited at the MSU Auditorium. We strongly recommend the use of the shuttle service, which will provide accessible transportation from designated parking lots to the MSU Auditorium.

Shuttle Bus Services

We strongly recommend that graduates and their guests use the shuttle bus service.

Auditorium shuttle bus service is Saturday, May 9, from 10:00 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. NO CHARGE. Shuttle buses are accessible. Shuttle buses run every 10-15 minutes, from: 

  • Lot 89 (Commuter lot) at the northwest corner of Mt. Hope Rd. and Farm Lane. Stops at the Bus Shelter.

  • Lots 39, 40 and 41 on Shaw Lane (just south of the MSU Auditorium).

View Shuttle Bus Service Map (pdf)

College Commencement Coordinators

ARTS AND LETTERS
Saturday, May 9, 11:00 a.m., MSU Auditorium
Janet Swenson, Associate Dean
Contact: Theresa Marquez - (517) 355-5229 or MarquezT@msu.edu

LYMAN BRIGGS
Saturday, May 9, 3:30 P.m., University Auditorium
Jonelle Golding, Assistant Director, Academic Affairs
Contact: Jonelle Golding - (517) 353-6480 or GoldingJ@msu.edu