There is accessible parking located in all four of the lots. 

The circle drives located on both the west and east side of the building are available for drop-off and pick-up. Once you, or your party arrives, you just need to notify somebody from the security or event staff, and they will get in contact with the EMS team.  

There are a limited number of wheelchairs on site. They cannot be loaned for the duration of the event, but the staff can assist in getting guests from the entrances to an accessible seat and then back to the exit after the event is over.  

Accessible Parking/Drop-Off and Pick up

• Parking for those with disabilities is available in any of the surrounding quadrants on a first come first served basis.
• Circle drives are available on the East and West sides of the building for drop-off and pick-up.

For more on State Farm Center accessibility, visit SFC's ADA Website

People attending events at State Farm Center will be permitted to carry one clear plastic or vinyl bag that does not exceed 12”x6”x12”, or one clear drawstring bag not to exceed 12”x12”, or one, one-gallon clear plastic or zip-lock bag. A small clutch no larger than 4.5” x 7” may also be carried in addition to one clear bag. Diaper bags (with child) and bags approved for medical needs will be permitted after search by security personnel. Please refer to SFC's  Arena Policies for more information.

Your cap and gown are NOT included in the  La Casa Cultural Latina Congratulatory fee. Learn more about how to order your commencement regalia. Your cap and gown are ordered through Herff Jones Cap & Gown Company and require an additional payment. Purchasing or renting your cap & gown through Herff Jones is open! 

Be sure to pay attention to important dates & deadlines for ordering your cap & gown: 

• January 5 (Monday)
  •Student cap and gown online ordering is activated (herff.ly/illinois)
  •Students will pay for rental when they place their orders
  •Regalia shipped directly to students at address provided (within the U.S.)
• April 13 (Monday)
  •Last day for students to order regalia at the early discounted rate. Early Order Student website no longer active after 10:59pm Central Time. (Shipping is $15.95 for orders placed by this date.)
  April 14 (Tuesday) thru April 28 (Tuesday)
  •Regular pricing student website activated
  •Student regalia ordered between April 14 and April 28 will ship 2nd Day Air to ensure delivery. (Shipping is $24.95 for orders placed during this timeframe.)
• April 28 (Tuesday)
  •Student order website no longer active after 10:59pm Central Time
  •Last day for students to cancel orders by contacting Patty Storie at 314-369-6668 or pattystorie@att.net

Student Ordering Information
•The student order website will convert from early discounted pricing to regular pricing at 10:59pm Central Time on April 13. Regular pricing will be available online April 14 - 28
•Students who did not order prior to the deadline must go to the Herff Jones booth at Memorial Stadium, East Side. There is no guarantee that regalia will be available, but Herff Jones makes every effort to assist. Please do not call the Commencement Office regarding missed order deadlines; simply direct students to Memorial Stadium East Side or students may contact Patty Storie at 314-369-6668 or pattystorie@att.net. Gowns available on for late order pick-up are limited, students and faculty are encouraged contact Patty prior to arriving at Memorial Stadium.

To enhance safety, the 2026  La Casa Cultural Latina Congratulatory Ceremony will be a ticketed ceremony. Tickets will be required to enter the ceremony. 

Ceremony Tickets for Guests of the  La Casa Cultural Latina Congratulatory participants are unlimited and free of charge. During registration, you will list your anticipated number of tickets that will be ready for you during packet pickup. Following packet pickup, information on how non-graduating students will be able to request & pickup tickets free of charge to attend the ceremony. We appreciate your understanding as we add a layer of security for a safe & empowering event. 

Ceremony Tickets for Guests of the  La Casa Cultural Latina Congratulatory participants will remain unlimited and free of charge. During packet pickup, you will be able to collect the number of tickets you indicated on your registration and any additional tickets you may need!

Following packet pickup, should you need additional tickets for the ceremony you will be able to stop by La Casa during hours of operation for additional tickets with your iCard or Illinois App. 
On the day of the ceremony, there will also be a ticket table at both the East & West entrances to the State Farm Center to provide any additional tickets for guests by providing a graduate name.

Packet pickup will take place following Spring Break 2026. 

To view the 45th Annual  La Casa Cultural Latina Congratulatory Ceremony, please click here.