Templeton-Blackburn Alumni Memorial Auditorium

Important Information for OU-COM
Graduates and Guests

Seating is on a first-come, first-served basis. Ushers will direct guests to available seating as soon as all members of the party have arrived. Every effort will be made to accommodate guests’ seating preferences, but please be aware that, especially with larger groups, it may not be possible to seat all guests together.

Guests may not “save” seats.

Wheelchair seating is available; guests with special needs should see the ushers for assistance.

Baby strollers cannot be taken into the auditorium.

No food or beverage is permitted in the auditorium.

For the safety of our guests and graduates, no one other than the commencement participants and working staff is permitted to be on the stage at any time.

Friends and family members can take photos of graduates immediately following the ceremony in the East Lobby of the auditorium.

There will be a “drop-off” area on University Terrace where drivers can stop long enough to discharge passengers.

Guests who have handicapped parking permits or plates will be accommodated on University Terrace and in the Visitors Lot adjacent to Konneker Alumni Center.

For Your Convenience

The doors of the Templeton-Blackburn Alumni Memorial Auditorium will open at 9:00 a.m.

We recommend that our Commencement guests park at the Convocation Center parking lot. We offer shuttle service from Grosvenor Hall (next to the Convocation Center parking lot) to the auditorium from 8:30 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. Following the ceremony, shuttle service from the auditorium to the reception at the Baker University Center (located on Park Place) and to Grosvenor Hall will be available until 2:30 p.m.

Handicapped parking and a drop-off zone are available on University Terrace near the auditorium. Watch for signs or ask Ohio University police officers for assistance. Please refer to the campus map for directions and locations for shuttles and parking.