Accessible Access

Congratulations on your upcoming graduation! We cannot wait to see you at the commencement ceremony.

 In order to ensure your visit is a great experience for both you and your family, we want to remind you we offer many accommodations and support services to make your visit accessible. 

Some examples of services we provide are an ASL sign language interpreter, closed captioning, seating and parking options. Additional student accommodations can be submitted no later than 48 hours prior to your event to give us the best opportunity to provide your accommodation.

 Student Graduation Accommodation Form

Lamar University is committed to providing all visitors attending graduation an accessible positive experience to celebrate this important academic achievement.  Visitors with disabilities are encouraged to arrive early to ensure access to any accommodations provided.  

Sign language interpreters and closed captioning services will be provided on-screen at all ceremonies.

Accessible Parking for individuals with state-issued accessible placards is available in the north lot. Please let a parking officer know of your need and you will be directed to the appropriate parking area.

Elevator Access to the concourse level is available outside on the northwest side of the Neches Arena at the Montagne Center. Seating for wheelchair users is available inside the arena at every tunnel entrance to the seating area.

Communication Access: The Accessibility Resource Center provides sign language interpreters and closed captioning on screen.  

Other Disability Accommodation Requests: If you have any questions regarding accommodations provided for commencement, please contact the Accessibility Resource Center at 409-880-8347 or ARC@hrfjk.com

Students that require additional accommodations are encouraged to submit an accommodation request through the above form. 

Note: Please be aware that the Neches Arena at the Montagne Center does not provide wheelchairs and there will be no LU personnel available to assist visitors to their seats.