毕业典礼上常见问题

Read on for helpful information for the day of the 毕业典礼 ceremony.
Here are answers to the most frequently asked questions regarding the day of the 毕业典礼 ceremony.

在典礼上

是的, graduating students have either already received their requested guest tickets, or they can pick them up at Will Call in the second floor Lobby of the Convention Center. Children who can sit on another’s lap do not need a ticket to attend. 

The 毕业典礼 ceremony will take place in Halls B and C, located on the second floor of the venue.

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The doors open at Noon. All guests should be seated by 12:45 p.m.

A sign language interpreter will be present for anyone needing this service.

也, the Convention Center has a limited number of wheelchairs available, and there are limited spaces for wheelchairs. All accommodations for wheelchair/special seating must be made in advance by emailing commencement@sh-198.com. No wheelchairs are permitted in the aisle where the students will process. 

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Reserved seating is not available. It is open seating, so please plan on arriving early.  

All graduates participating in the ceremony must wear regalia. Under regalia, students should wear a dress shirt with dress pants, a skirt, or a dress. Please do not wear shorts, sweatpants, or jeans.
The ceremony will last approximately two and a half hours.
Water will be available for students. There will also be a concession stand for guest purchases. Flowers for the graduates will be available at the stand for purchase, as well. 

Getting to the Ceremony

使用 谷歌地图 or MapQuest 致大卫·L. Lawrence Convention Center, 1000 Fort Duquesne Boulevard, Pittsburgh, PA 15222

从机场:
Take I-376 E (towards Pittsburgh) through the Fort Pitt Tunnel and across the Fort 皮特桥. 接受英国《足球波胆平台》. Duquesne Boulevard Exit 6C. Follow signs to Convention Center/Strip District on 10th Street Bypass. The Convention Center will be located on the right.

From the East | PA Turnpike:
I-76 W (PA Turnpike) to Exit 57 Pittsburgh. Take I-376 W to Exit 72B Boulevard of the Allies. Take I-579 N to Seventh Avenue/Convention Center Exit. 比如第七大道. Turn right onto William Penn Way. William Penn Way becomes 10th Street. The Convention Center will be straight ahead.

From the West | PA Turnpike:
I-76 E (PA Turnpike) to Exit 28 Cranberry. Follow signs to I-79 S to I-279 S across Ft. Duquesne Bridge to 10th Street Bypass. The Convention Center will be located on the right.

来自北方:
I-79 S to I-279 S across Ft. Duquesne Bridge to 10th Street Bypass. The Convention Center will be located on the right.

来自南方:
I-79 N to Exit 59A Pittsburgh to I-279 N through Ft. Pitt Tunnel and across the Ft. 皮特桥. 接受英国《足球波胆平台》. Duquesne Blvd Exit 6C. Follow sign to Convention Center/Strip District on 10th Street Bypass. The Convention Center will be located on the right.

Pittsburgh Regional Transit Information
From Pittsburgh International Airport, consider using the 28X Airport Flyer, PRT操作, located on the lower level of the airport’s landside building, 门# 6.
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A 700-car parking garage with an 7'8" clearance is available at the Convention Center. The entrance is located on 10th Street. For more information, please visit Alco 停车 Corporation. Elevators from the Convention Center garage on 10th Street will take you up to the Spirit of Pittsburgh Ballroom area on the third floor.  

Please be aware there will be other events taking place at the Convention Center on this day, and parking will be at a premium.  If necessary, you may also visit ParkPGH.org for real time parking availability in the downtown area.

典礼后

A recording of the ceremony is available on YouTube and can be viewed by clicking here. 
是的! 仪式结束后, Chatham will create an online album where you can download professional photos from the April 28th ceremony.