Family And Guests at Commencement

Cheering from the Stands

Family and guests are encouraged to join in the celebration of commencement day. Check out the information below to ensure you are in the right place at the right time. We don’t want you to miss a thing.

Address

Mass
Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception:
1105 Calhoun St, Fort Wayne, IN 46802

Graduation
Allen County War Memorial Coliseum: 
4000 Parnell Ave., Fort Wayne, IN 46805.

Parking

Parking is free at the Church and $8 per vehicle (cash only) at the Coliseum.

Tickets

Tickets are not required for entry at the coliseum.

Accessibility Seating

Family and guests will be greeted by ushers who will direct them to seating. Family or guests needing accessibility seating will be available. Please request information from an usher.

If you need assistance getting to your seat, please ask a Saint Francis representative at the entrance to the arena.

Doors Open

Coliseum doors open for commencement at 1:00 pm. The ceremony starts at 2:00 pm.

Elevators and Escalators

Escalators in the Coliseum are located in the main lobby as you enter the facility and can be used to reach the second floor. An elevator is also located in the main lobby. Guests will be able to take their seats through entrances located throughout the second and third floors.
Stairs are located throughout the facility.

Emergencies and Evacuation Procedures

In the event of a medical emergency or evacuation, please see a member of the event staff, usher, or law enforcement official.

Prohibited Items

The following items are not permitted:

• Outside food and beverages
• Animals (other than those used as a service animal)
• Bags (larger than 14″ x 14″)
• Laser pointers
• Whistles or Noisemakers
• Weapons of any kind

If you are unsure about whether or not you can bring any other belongings inside, please contact the Memorial Coliseum, and they will be able to assist you.

Smoking Policy

There is no smoking permitted inside both the Church and the Memorial Coliseum, as well as within 20 feet of any outside entrance to the buildings. This includes all e-cigarettes.