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General Information
Gates
On Commencement morning the gates will open at 6:45 AM. Parents and guests of degree candidates who have tickets to attend the Morning Exercises should plan their arrival accordingly. All guests will be required to show their tickets at the gates in order to enter Tercentenary Theatre. All guests should be seated by 8:30 AM for the start of the academic procession which begins at 8:30 AM.
Academic Regalia
All degree candidates must wear academic regalia (caps and gowns) to the Commencement Morning Exercises. Regalia may be ordered through the Harvard Coop for distribution in May. Degree candidates will receive ordering instructions from their undergraduate House or Graduate/Professional School.
Guests with Disabilities
There is a reserved and accessible seating section available for individuals with disabilities in Tercentenary Theatre on Commencement Day. To make reservations, obtain tickets and/or have questions answered regarding any available services, graduating students need to contact Marie Trottier, University Disability Coordinator, Holyoke Center, Room 941 by preferably emailing to: marie_trottier@harvard.edu or calling 617-495-1859(v) / 617-495-4801(TTY).
Seating in this section is by confirmed reservation and ticket only. The deadline for making a request is April 30, 2010, however, it is recommended that you call prior to the deadline, as soon as you know that guests need these services. The University Disability Coordinator is responsible for all central services as they relate to accessibility for Commencement Week. Each decision is made on a case by case basis, and only this office can authorize any of these services. If you have any questions or concerns - please contact Ms. Trottier's office as soon as possible.
Restrooms
Restrooms for the general public are located in the following buildings:
- Weld Hall
- Thayer Hall
- Sever Hall
These restrooms are wheelchair accessible.
First Aid Stations
First Aid stations on Commencement Day are situated in the following locations:
- Weld Hall - Room 11
- Thayer Hall - Room 106
- Sever Hall - Room 112
Water Stations
Water stations are located along the perimeter of Tercentenary Theatre and will be clearly marked. Their locations are:
- Widener Library steps
- Weld Hall - porch north
- Weld Hall - northeast entrance
- Thayer Hall - south steps
- Sever Hall - main entrance
- College Pump - near Hollis Hall
Parking Services
Parking at Harvard University during Commencement Week is extremely limited. Please view updated information regarding Commencement Parking at the following link:
http://www.uos.harvard.edu/transportation/parking/
special_event_parking.shtml#comweekpark
All questions regarding Parking at Harvard University should be directed to:
Parking Services
46 Blackstone Street
Cambridge, MA 02139
617.495.3772
Email: parking@harvard.edu
Web: http://www.uos.harvard.edu/transportation/parking/
Public Transportation
The Harvard Square stop on the MBTA's Red Line subway is directly across the street from Harvard Yard. The Harvard Commuter Choice Program website describes the various routes to Harvard Square using public transportation. Please note: Acrobat Reader is required to view and print this information.
Televised Viewing
The Commencement Morning Exercises and the afternoon Annual Meeting of the Harvard Alumni Association are televised live for guests who are unable to attend these campus events.
The broadcast times are: 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM and 1:45 PM - 4:30 PM and can be seen on Comcast Cable (Boston/Brookline – channel 12, Cambridge/Greater Boston area - channel 283).
Webcast Viewing
The Live Webcast may be viewed via computer from the following Harvard websites:
Video Services
Broadcast-quality, multiple-camera DVD and VHS recordings are available of the Commencement Morning Exercises and the afternoon Annual Meeting of the Harvard Alumni Association held in Tercentenary Theatre. Class day exercises (Wednesday afternoon) are also available on DVD and VHS. The morning and afternoon Commencement Day recordings include commentary during the processions. Single-camera recordings are made of the diploma ceremonies at all of the Houses and some of the Graduate/Professional Schools.
For purchase of or information about videos, contact Commencement Video at (617) 884-6000; for audio only, call the Media Production Center at (617) 495-9440.
