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Livestreaming & Closed Captioning
Commencement ceremonies will be presented on the Commencement Livestream page and have closed captioning.
ASL Interpreters
Sign language interpreters are available upon request for Commencement ceremonies. Please contact the Office of Event Management & Protocol at (805) 893-2117 or email commencement@ia.ucsb.edu to make arrangements once your student has reserved their ceremony.
Sun-Sensitive Seating
Our Commencement site is outdoors and Santa Barbara weather in June tends to be unpredictable. In case of a warm day, a very limited amount of shaded tent seating is available. We ask that parties limit the use of these tents to two guests. Seating is on a first-come first-served basis.
Alternative Viewing Location
Indoor accommodations, broadcasting the ceremony livestream, for those with disabilities and the elderly will be available in Theater & Dance 1701. Seating is on a first-come first-served basis.
Shuttles - Saturday & Sunday
For guests with mobility issues, transportation shuttles will be available at Lot 10, Lot 38 Bus Loop, and University Plaza on Commencement Weekend. Visit the Directions & Parking page for additional information.
Restrooms
Accessible portable restrooms are located on-site between Hatlen Theater and the Arts Building.
Wheelchairs
Due to the size of the campus, guests who have mobility issues may want to consider bringing a wheelchair for this event.
ADA Parking
Commencement guests displaying an officially issued disabled placard or license plate should follow the blue signs to accessible parking. Visit the Directions & Parking page for additional information.
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Questions About Commencement?
Visit our FAQ page to find answers to frequently asked questions or contact us by email at Commencement@ia.ucsb.edu.
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