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Commencement Guests

All of the Commencement Ceremonies will be held at the Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum, 2825 University Pkwy., Winston-Salem, NC.

Guest parking will be available in the Pepsi parking lots. This lot is easily accessible from the University Parkway side of the Annex. ADA and handicapped parking will be in the Diet Pepsi lot, accessible from the Deacon Boulevard side of the Annex.

Disability Accommodations

  • A limited number of wheelchairs will be available for free check-out with valid identification. 
  • There will be an interpreter on stage for the hearing impaired. The interpreter will be visible on the large screens.

Venue Access

Winston-Salem State University will employ certain regulations and procedures to promote and ensure a safe and positive experience for all. Please note the information below regarding admission to the venue.

  • Seating access will begin one hours before the ceremony begins. Concessions will be available for refreshments. Commencement will begin promptly at 8:45 a.m.
  • All guests are subject to security screenings conducted by contracted personnel in order to detect and remove prohibited items from the venue.
  • Guests with prohibited items will be allowed to return these items to their vehicles.  Any items left at any entrance to the Coliseum will be discarded by location personnel. (See complete list of prohibited items.) 

Frequently Asked Questions