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- Hilton Garden<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Homewood Suites<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- AC Hotel<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Hampton Inn & Suites Worcester<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
\n\nDCU Center<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Commencement is held at the DCU Center<\/a>, located in downtown Worcester at 50 Foster Street. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Parking<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
The DCU Center partners with a variety of parking garages in the surrounding area. For guests, please leave ample time to park and be seated in the DCU Center by 9:30 a.m.(Bachelor\u2019s Degree Ceremony) and 2 p.m. (PhD and Master\u2019s Degree Ceremony)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Parking information<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Doors open to the public at 8:30 a.m. (Bachelor\u2019s Degree Ceremony) and 1:00 p.m. (PhD and Master\u2019s Degree Ceremony). All guests must enter the DCU Center through doors 10, 11, & 12 and door 13 for guests with ADA needs at the intersection of Major Taylor Blvd and Foster Street. Door #2 is reserved for faculty, PhD, graduate and undergraduate students. Undergraduate students must arrive at 8:30 a.m. PhD and graduate students at 1:00 p.m. All entrances have metal detectors and staff will be scanning tickets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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The DCU Center has its\u00a0own set of policies<\/a>\u00a0for allowed\/prohibited items. That means no helium balloons or parcels, but you can take photos and videos from your phone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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- Tickets will be scanned at entrances<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Each entrance has metal detectors<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Signs will not be permitted<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Bag policy<\/strong>
Small wristlets of a\u00a0maximum size of 8 x 10 inches will be permitted. Medical bags and diaper bags will be allowed and will be checked prior to entry. All other bags such as cross-body, larger totes, backpacks, duffle bags, etc. will not be permitted for public events.<\/li>\n\n\n\n- Food and beverage policy<\/strong>
No outside food or beverages are allowed inside the DCU Center. We will have concession stands open with options for your indulgence.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n\nDCU Center Visitor Information<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\nAccessibility<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
The DCU Center is handicapped accessible. Guests are advised to enter at Door #13 \u2013 Major Taylor Blvd. and Foster Street entrance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Handicap permit parking in designated and metered spots are available adjacent to the DCU Center. The Mercantile Garage (C2) <\/a>is the nearest garage to the DCU Center event entrance. More information can be found on the DCU Center website<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
DCU Center has ten viewing areas designated for accessible seating in Sections 106, 108, 110, 112, 113, 118, 120, 121, 123, and 125. These are available on a first-come, first-serve basis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
- Each entrance has metal detectors<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Homewood Suites<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
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