Commencement Location
The ceremony will take place in the Benjamin and Marian Schuster Performing Arts Center. Tickets are required. Doors to the auditorium will open for guests at 1:15 PM.
Driving Directions
Benjamin and Marian Schuster Performing Arts Center One West Second Street, Dayton, Ohio 45402
- From I-75: Take the First Street (Rt. 49) exit; follow east to Ludlow Street. Turn right. The Schuster Center occupies the entire block between Ludlow and Main Street, along Second Street. There is an entrance on Ludlow at Second.
- From US-35: Take the Main Street (Rt. 48) exit; follow Main Street north to Second Street. The Schuster Center occupies the entire block between Ludlow and Main Street, along Second Street.
- From I-70: Take I-675 south to US-35 and follow the above directions for US-35.
Parking Instructions
The Schuster Center parking garage sits on the northwest corner of Ludlow and Second Streets. There is also parking on the street. Click here for online information regarding downtown Dayton parking.
Identification
Graduates, faculty and staff will be required to show the ID wristbands issued to them. You will receive your wristband in the mail, along with a brochure about commencement. If you do not receive the wristband and requested tickets, contact Sheila McBride, Student Services Coordinator, at (937) 769-1817.
