1. ADA Accommodations
If you need any special accommodations, please contact pnca-student-life@willamette.edu and we will be happy to assist you.
2. Live-Stream
For family and friends of graduates who are not able to travel to Portland for the commencement ceremony, a live stream of the event will be available, courtesy of Rose City Sound. More information and a link to the live stream will be posted closer to the event date.
3. Where to Stay
There are several hotels located in downtown Portland near our campus and the Tiffany Center. Families have often stayed at hotels such as the Canopy by Hilton and the Hampton Inn, Pearl District.
4. Parking
Guests may park free of charge in the Tiffany Center’s parking lot, located a half block from the building. The cross streets are SW Alder Street and SW 14th Avenue.
5. Photos
Photos of the graduates and ceremony will be available one week following the event. A link to free photos for download will be sent to graduates.
*Due to fire regulations, we ask that guests do not approach the stage for personal photos.*
6. Prohibited Items
Commencement is a special event for all involved. Please show respect for everyone who has come to share in the experience. Individuals who engage in inappropriate or disruptive behavior will be removed from the event.
The following items are prohibited:
- Alochol. Anyone intoxicated or perceived to be intoxicated will be removed from the event.
- Fireworks
- Weapons of any kind
- Large banners, posters, signs or flags on poles
- Artificial noisemakers
- Bullhorns or other sound amplification devices
- Tobacco, cannabis or other smoking products
- Laser pointers or devices
- Drones