Information for Families & Guests

Is registration required for guests of graduates?

Registration is not required for commencement ceremony guests, and graduating students may invite as many guests as they would like. Friends and family who are unable to attend the event in person may view it online by visiting https://utulsa.edu/student-life/commencement/webcast/.

Where is the Donald W. Reynolds Center?

The University of Tulsa
3208 E. Eighth St.
Tulsa, OK 74104

Where can I find out about special events leading up to commencement?

See UTulsa’s official calendar for scheduled Commencement events.

What is the Final Bell Party?

A special celebration is in order to welcome the newest members of the TU Alumni Association!

The Final Bell Party will take place in Bayless Plaza from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, May 16, 2025. Please contact the UTulsa Office of Alumni Engagement at tualumni@utulsa.edu or 918-631-2555 with questions about Final Bell.

Where should I park?

Students and guests are welcome to park in any unattended lot on campus on a first-come, first-served basis.

ADA parking

A limited number of ADA parking spaces are available in the Mabee East Lot, Lorton Village Apartment Lot, and the Reynolds Center Lot. These are all first come, first served. An accessible parking mini lot is available in the southern portion of the Reynolds Commuter Lot. Please show a state issued parking placard to gain access to the mini lot. To enter the Reynolds Center from this lot, travel west, following the sidewalk and signage around the southern side of the Reynolds Center to Chapman Plaza. The main entrance to the Reynolds Center will be on the right. Ushers will be available at the concourse entrance to assist guests. Review a map of campus.

Will there be shuttles to the Reynolds Center from the parking areas?

Yes, there will be shuttle stops located around campus with shuttles running continuously during the UTulsa commencement ceremonies.

How do I request an ADA accommodation and/or accessible seating?

It is strongly recommended that patrons utilizing wheelchairs be dropped off with a person to assist them at the loading zone in front of the Reynolds Center on Eighth Street. The loading zone is on the south side of the street, so vehicles need to travel from west to east on Eighth Street to be able to utilize the loading zone appropriately. There is a sidewalk from the loading zone to the Chapman Plaza in front of the west doors into the Reynolds Center. It is strongly recommended that patrons dropped off in the Eighth Street loading zone utilize the sidewalk to Chapman Plaza for the best experience.

If needed, an elevator is available near the Intercollegiate entrance on the lower level of the Reynolds Center. Please note that guests who need to use it will only be permitted to travel with one additional guest to assist them. All other party members will need to use alternate access points into the Reynolds Center, such as the exterior grand staircase to Chapman Plaza on the building’s exterior.

Due to the limited number of wheelchair ADA seats, seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis. We encourage those needing ADA seating to arrive as early as possible. Wheelchair ADA seats are found on the concourse level, between the lower and upper bowl seating. There is no ADA seating on the arena floor. An usher will be present to help guests find open seats.

Will there be a sign language (ASL) interpreter?

Sign language interpreting services for guests who are deaf or hard of hearing will be available. Sign language interpreters will be on the left side of the stage, “house right.” There will be reserved seating available and a telecast image of the interpreters on screens in the Reynolds Center throughout the event.

What is the Reynolds Center’s bag policy?

Non-clear bags larger than a small clutch purse (5″x7″) are prohibited. Clear bags, up to 12″x6″x12″, are allowed; one bag per person. All bags are subject to search.

What should I leave at home?

Please review the Reynolds Center’s list of prohibited items.