Brown provides a shuttle for people with disabilities or medical conditions to locations throughout the campus during Commencement and Reunion Weekend. The shuttle is wheelchair-accessible. Please indicate if wheelchair access is needed when you call.

Rides should be scheduled in advance. Due to heavy ridership, Sunday rides must be planned in advance. Please note: wait times may be longer than usual around the time of the University Ceremony. To reach the Access shuttle dispatcher, call 401-225-9572.

An accessible parking lot is available for those who submit a request via the Commencement and Reunion Weekend Guest Accessibility Accommodation Request Form when it opens in early spring. To request an accessible parking lot permit, you will need to provide your accessible license plate number or state ADA placard/hang tag registration number. Please note that accessible spaces are limited and are available on a first-come, first-served basis.

If you have questions or need additional information about parking, please contact the Office of Transportation and Parking Services at 401-863-3157.

Guests requiring wheelchair assistance must reserve a wheelchair or scooter rental in advance of Commencement through a local vendor, who will deliver and pick up right from the campus. Brown University does not provide wheelchairs.

During the ceremonies, usher staff are available to assist guests in finding seating. Seating is not permitted in aisles or walkways, but ushers will assist guests in wheelchairs in finding seating and/or removing chairs from the end of rows as space allows. Please keep in mind, all seating is on a first come basis. 

The Drop-Off Pass allows individuals to drop guests off near the College Green for Commencement ceremonies on Saturday and Sunday. On Sunday in particular, the majority of streets near the College Green are closed due to the Procession and lineup. After dropping off, drivers then park their vehicle on campus or in the local area. This pass does not provide any reserved parking for the holder. These passes are only recommended for individuals who will be transporting guests with mobility concerns who are able to navigate the campus themselves.

To utilize this service, complete the Commencement and Reunion Weekend Guest Accessibility Accommodation Request Form when it opens in early spring.