Accommodations
Tufts University would like to ensure the 2026 commencement ceremonies are accessible to all who wish to attend. Beginning on January 1, requests for accessible parking, accessible seating, ASL translation, and assisted listening devices may be submitted through this online form, Accommodations Request, or by contacting the Commencement Office at commencement@tufts.edu by May 1 (ASL translation requests must be made by April 1).
Please note that while every effort will be made to provide accommodations as requested, they are not guaranteed and could be subject to availability.
For questions regarding disability services for the All-University Ceremony (Phase I) and the individual department and school ceremonies (Phase II), please contact the Commencement Office at commencement@tufts.edu.
Accessibility
Mobility Impairment
Parking and Transportation Around Campus
Every Tufts parking lot has designated accessible parking spaces. Please also see the Shuttle Service route information. The Tufts Police allow curbside drop off for those needing special assistance at any time before and during the Commencement ceremony, except during the All-University (Phase I) and individual department/school (Phase II) academic processions. Please note that the Phase I Academic Procession starts promptly at 9 a.m.
The recommended drop off point for Phase I for guests with mobility issues is on Packard Avenue, across from the Olin Center. To see other drop off points on campus, please review the Campus map.
Accessible Restrooms
Restrooms for the disabled are located in the Cabot Intercultural Center, Dowling Hall, Cohen Auditorium, the Gantcher Center, Cousens Gymnasium, and the Mayer Campus Center. The Tufts Accessibility Map designates these accessible restrooms on campus.
Wheelchair Availability
The university is not equipped to provide wheelchairs or transportation. A list of wheelchair rental companies is available. Pick up and drop off of wheelchairs should be arranged directly with the rental company. Tufts is not affiliated with these wheelchair rental companies.
Hearing Impairment
ASL Translation
There will be sign language interpreters at the Phase I ceremony on Sunday, May 17, and at the Baccalaureate ceremony on Saturday, May 16. If you have a guest who will need an interpreter for your Phase II ceremony, please contact the Commencement Office by April 1 at (617) 627-3636.
Assisted Listening Devices
Assistive listening devices are available upon request for the All-University (Phase I) on The Green.
Closed Captioning
The All-University (Phase I) Commencement Ceremony on Sunday, May 17, will be webcast and live-streamed with closed captioning accessible to view on personal mobile devices.
Service Animals
Whether you are a graduating student or a guest, service animals–as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)–are allowed at commencement ceremonies. All other animals are prohibited from University commencement ceremonies.
Additional Contact Numbers
For additional information, contact the Tufts Office of Equal Opportunity at 617-627-3298 or Accommodations.OEO@tufts.edu, or visit http://oeo.tufts.edu/. If you are using a TTY phone, the number to call is 866-797-6881. This number serves only callers within the United States.