Penn State encourages persons with disabilities to participate in its programs and activities. If you are a graduating student with a disability that requires assistance at commencement, please notify the Student DisAbility Resources office to make arrangements for the commencement ceremony at least four weeks prior to the ceremony.
Closed Captioning
Penn State Harrisburg commencement ceremonies are close captioned. A live streaming transcription of the audio portion of the ceremony audio will be displayed on a screen in the venue.
Handicap Parking
A limited number of accessible parking spaces are available in the front of The Forum Auditorium for vehicles with handicap plates or placards. If you do not have a handicap plate or placard, you may drop off a person with limited mobility closer to the main entrance before parking in the general parking area.
Please note: The Forum is large, and the distances between parking and the building entrance, as well as distances within the building, may be impediments to guests who have difficulty walking. Allow additional time to walk these distances.
Limited Mobility Seating
Seating sections are available for guests with limited mobility:
- Specially designated Wheelchair Sections are available at The Forum. One companion seat is allotted per guest in a wheelchair.
- For guests who have difficulty climbing steps, the topmost rows of seats have been reserved as Limited Mobility Seating.
Ushers will be available to assist guests with special needs.