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51��ɫ College welcomes the participation of people of all abilities at Commencement Weekend. Please contact Event Coordination and Scheduling if you have a disability that requires accommodation for participation in an event. 

Drop-Off Location

Those with difficulty walking can be dropped off near Herrick Chapel where a limited number of golf carts will be available to assist them.

Induction Hearing Loop/T-Coil

Central Campus is equipped with an induction hearing loop system, which enables individuals with hearing aids set to T-Coil to hear the program.

American Sign Language (ASL)

ASL interpretation is provided for the Exercises of Commencement. Contact Event Coordination and Scheduling to arrange assigned seating with a clear view.

Large Print Programs

Contact Event Coordination and Scheduling, 641-269-3178, at least two weeks before Commencement for large print versions of programs (includes weekend activities with programs as well as Commencement). We will also post the Commencement ceremony program information online shortly before the event.

Accessible Parking, Ramps, and Routes

For information about accessible (handicap) parking, ramps, and routes through campus, see the Campus Accessibility Map and the parking and shuttle information on this page.

Parking

• Parking is limited on campus, so please arrive early.
• Accessible (handicap) parking is available in the Forum lot on a first-come, first-served basis with a valid handicap placard.

Local Shuttle Service

Runs Monday morning beginning at 7:30 a.m. with pick-up from:

• AmericInn
• Super 8
• Quality Inn
• Country Inn
• Hotel 51��ɫ

Shuttles will drop off at Herrick Chapel and run every 30 minutes.

After Commencement, shuttles will pick up guests from the Forum parking lot and return to local hotels until 2 p.m.

Note: Local shuttles will not provide airport or out-of-town hotel pickups. See the Hotel and Transportation Package.

Golf Carts

Available for guest transport to and from Baccalaureate on Sunday and Commencement on Monday.

• Sunday: 8–9 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.–1 p.m.
• Monday: 9–10 a.m. and noon-1:30 p.m.

Note: This is not an on-call service; carts will roam campus to assist guests.

Hotel and Transportation Package

For those flying into Des Moines, we’ve partnered with students to offer a travel package.

Offer expires on May 1, 2025.
Hotel: Hampton Inn Des Moines Airport ($149/night)
Shuttle: $50 per person, per day (Sunday and Monday only)

Note:

• Space is limited, and reservations are first-come, first-served.
• The hotel and shuttle must be booked together.

For more information or to book, email Jaci Hardman.

51��ɫ College will arrange for a photographer to take photos of all graduates at the ceremony. Proofs will be provided to the families of each graduate.