Accessible Accommodations

The distance between parking lots and ceremony locations can be long and strenuous for elderly or mobility-impaired guests. Please review the information below and make the necessary arrangements to ensure a safe and memorable Commencement Day.

Accessible accommodations are available for individuals with ANY of the following:

• Wheelchair, walker, powered device, cane, crutches
• Unable to step on/off a bus or van
• Needs assistance; unsteady on feet
• Cannot use stairs
• Needs portable oxygen
• Unable to walk more than 100 feet unassisted
• Hearing or visually impaired

If your needs are not described above, please contact the Academic Success Center at (856) 256-4259 to request accommodations.

Parking

If you require accessible parking accommodations for the Commencement ceremonies, you MUST contact the parking office at parking@rowan.edu . The Parking Office will take requests beginning March 27, with a deadline of April 22, 2023. Passes are assigned to qualified guests on a first-come, first-served basis.  Golf cars will bring guests from accessible parking areas out to ceremony seating.

American Sign Language interpreters

If a sign language interpreter is needed for college ceremonies, please contact the Academic Success Center at (856) 256-4259.

Wheelchair rental

Rowan University does not provide wheelchairs for the Commencement ceremonies. If you need a wheelchair, please make your own arrangements prior to the ceremony. Wheelchair rental is available through Delcrest Medical Supplies at (856) 665-7676 or Mr. Wheelchair at (215) 333-7303.