Class of 2024 Doctor of Pharmacy Hooding Ceremony
Doors to Mershon open at 2 p.m. for guest seating, with the ceremony lasting from 3p.m. – 5 p.m., immediately followed by a dessert reception. Graduates may bring an unlimited number of guests. There are no tickets or RSVPs required for guests and seating is on a first-come, first-served basis.
The ceremony will also be livestreamed beginning at 3 p.m. EST on Saturday, May 4.
Self-parking is available at the Ohio Union South Garage, pre-paid upon entry via card; no cash will be accepted. The small, metered parking area on the High Street side of Mershon may be used as a drop-off and pick-up point for attendees with limited mobility. A small number of designated accessible parking spaces are located in that lot.Additional accessible parking spaces are designated within the Ohio Union South Garage.
Please note that graduates do not receive their diploma at Hooding; that occurs at the university’s Spring Commencement Ceremony on Sunday, May 5.
Accessibility
We strive to host inclusive, accessible events that enable all individuals, including individuals with disabilities, to engage fully. This event will be presented with live captioning.
Main floor wheelchair accessible seating is available in the rear of the auditorium for guests with mobility-based needs and their companions. Please note that Mershon Auditorium does not have an elevator and the only access to the balcony is by stairs.
To plan accessible seating in advance or make other accommodation requests, contact Accessibility Manager Helyn Marshall at accessibility@wexarts.org or call (614) 688-3890 as soon as possible.