University of Phoenix Commencement

Transportation

Check with Arizona Department of Transportation  for any road closures the weekend of commencement. 

Get directions to the venue and transportation information. 

Airports

The closest airport is Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport . 

Parking

Parking fees will be required ($10–$20). The closest garages  are Chase Field Garage (401 S. 4th St., Phoenix, AZ 84004) and Jefferson St. Garage (333 E. Jefferson St., Phoenix, AZ 85004). There are accessible parking spaces in all garages. There will also be a designated drop off point on the West side of the venue. Be on the lookout for signs.

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Prohibited items

For safety and enjoyment, the following items are prohibited at Chase Field:

• Animals (except for service animals)

• Alcohol

• Aerosol cans

• Drones and other remote controlled vehicles

• Drugs or other illegal substances (including medical marijuana)

• Firearms, knives or weapons of any kind

• Fireworks or other incendiary devices

• Camera Tri, Dual or Single Leg Pods by Non-Media Personnel

• Skateboards, rollerblades, scooters, razors or shoes with wheels

• Obscene, offensive, indecent or inappropriate clothing/attire

• Blow horns or Noisemakers

• Umbrellas

• Fishing Nets

• Beach Balls, balloons or other inflatables (without prior approval)

• Laser Pens

• Flags with poles not sold in the Team Shop or of a non-baseball nature.

• Banners containing commercial, political or obscene material or that block guest views

• Frisbees

• Bicycles (may be parked at approved bike parking racks)

• "Bubble-making" liquids, machines, etc. for blowing bubbles

• Backpacks

• Bags and wallets exceeding the size of a small clutch bag (6.5" W x 4.5" H)

• Luggage of any kind, computer bags, camera bags, briefcases, fanny packs, cinch bags or any bag larger than the permissible size (6.5" W x 4.5" H)

• Additional items at the discretion of Chase Field management.

Entrance

Graduates and guests will enter through the West side of the ballpark and use Gates B–E. 

Doctoral graduates should use the escalators outside the gates to get to the Suite Level, 3rd Base Lounge. There are elevators available inside the entrance doors to access the Suite Level also.

This is a CLEAR BAG venue. Everyone will go through metal detectors before entering the buildings. 

Some concessions will be open.

Important note: Guests including minors are not allowed into the pre-ceremony graduate area or in the graduate seating and stage areas. Minors must be accompanied by an adult and this cannot be a graduate.

Ticket information

Currently, we're able to provide up to 15 guest tickets and 1 for the graduate (16 total). 

Watch for a separate email from AZ Diamondbacks (events@dbacks.com ) approximately three weeks prior to the ceremony, with instructions on how to reserve your tickets through the Fevo ticket website. After reserving your tickets, they’ll be issued by Ticketmaster (on the backend) and available in the MLB Ballpark app .

In preparation for your event, please download the MLB Ballpark app  and create an account if you do not have one. Please use the same email you used during registration for the MLB Ballpark app account. Check all mail folders as it may go to "spam" or "junk" folders.

Be prepared to show your digital tickets at the entrance. The tickets will be digital, and you will show them through the MLB Ballpark app after completing the required steps. Graduates can send ticket(s) to their guests as needed. They will also need an MLB Ballpark app account and have the app downloaded to their phones to show tickets.

Note: The official number of tickets you will receive is based on what is requested through the Fevo ticket website (not what is requested when registering).

ADA accommodations

If any of your guests will require ADA accommodations at the commencement ceremony, there will be staff at the venue who can assist with seating accommodations. Wheelchairs will not be available for use during the ceremony. Please be sure to provide your own wheelchair, whether it is for a guest or graduate.

There is accessible seating at the top of each section for wheelchairs and a companion. There will be a designated drop off point near the venue. 

The ceremony will use close caption for any of the speaking pieces.

Strollers

Due to Fire Marshal regulations, strollers are not permitted in the seating area. Please be advised that University of Phoenix is not responsible for any damage or loss to personal property. There will be space available at the top of the seating sections to store strollers.