Guests
Venue
Cleveland State University Wolstein Center
2000 Prospect Ave.
Cleveland, OH 44115
From I-71 south and I-90 west, exit at Prospect Avenue, turn right and proceed west for two blocks.
From I-90 east, I-71 north and I-77 north, exit at East 22nd Street, turn left at the end of the ramp and proceed north for two blocks.
Public parking is available for guests at their own expense in the general CSU area. View a campus map.
Guest Seating
The Wolstein Center will open at 4:45 p.m. on the day of Commencement for arrival of guests. General guest seating will be available on a first-come, first-serve basis. No tickets are needed.
Please be aware that some seating sections will be closed for Commencement. Video screens will aid in viewing the ceremony. The cooperation of all in attendance is appreciated to ensure guests are comfortably accommodated.
For the convenience and comfort of your guests, the Wolstein Center offers the following services:
- Food and beverage stands
- Restrooms
- First aid
Guest Disability Accommodations
The Wolstein Center arena has wheelchair seating available for guests. Upon arrival, please come to the information table, located at Gate A, for wheelchair seating locations. Guests in wheelchairs, as well as those who are unable to climb stairs, and one companion are permitted in these areas.
An American Sign Language interpreter will be present for the ceremony. Seating for hearing impaired guests will be available. Due to space limitations, we ask that only one other person be seated with the guest in this area.
Handicapped accessible parking is available in front of the Wolstein Center on the Prospect Avenue side of the facility. Spaces are limited and on a first come first serve basis. A State of Ohio issued handicapped parking placard must be displayed. Additional handicapped spaces are also available on each level of the South Garage. Those spots are located closest to the elevators.