Planning Your Arrival
Planning Your Commencement Ceremony Arrival on Saturday, May 11, 2024
PARTICIPATING GRADUATES
Graduates walking in commencement should check-in beginning 2 hours before their ceremony at Post University Downtown, 140 Bank Street, Waterbury, Connecticut. This check-in and line-up area is around the corner from The Palace Theater. Graduates and faculty will process as a group to the venue with much pageantry! (In the event of heavy rain, graduates will be asked to check-in at The Palace Theater stage door entrance, located on Brook St.)
GUESTS
Guests of graduates walking in commencement should arrive at The Palace Theater, 100 E. Main Street Waterbury, beginning one hour before their ceremony. We request guests be seated by 15 minutes before their ceremony start time. All guests must have a ticket to enter the theater. There will be no exceptions. Seating is assigned and guests must use the main theater entrance only. Guests arriving after the start of the processional will be asked to wait in the lobby until the processional is complete, and will then be seated.
PARKING
Parking for students and guests is free at the Garage, 33 Scovill Street, Waterbury. Post University Associates will be positioned at key locations downtown to guide guests as needed!
ACCOMMODATIONS
Guests visiting Waterbury may explore the following lodging options for their stay:
- Courtyard by Marriott Waterbury Downtown
62 Grand Street
Waterbury, CT - Hampton Inn Waterbury
777 Chase Parkway
Waterbury, CT - Quality Inn
95 Scott Road
Waterbury, CT - Wyndham Southbury
1284 Strongtown Road
Southbury, CT - The Comfort Inn of Naugatuck
716 New Haven Road
Naugatuck, CT
RESTAURANT RECOMMENDATIONS
Name: Brass City Bistro
Type: Casual Italian
Address: 812 Hamilton Avenue, Waterbury, CT 06706
Link: https://www.brasscitybistro.com/
Name: The Boilery Seafood & Grill
Type: Causal Seafood
Address: 495 Union Street, Waterbury, CT 06706
Link: https://www.boileryseafoodgrill.com/
Notes: Has outdoor seating
Name: Diorio Restaurant and Bar
Type: Bar Food
Address: 231 Bank Street, Waterbury, CT
Link: https://www.diorios.com/
Notes: Small venue
Name: Fusion 25
Type: Hibachi/Asian
Address: 123 South Main Street Newtown CT 06470
Link: https://www.fusion25.com/
Name: Good Old Days Pizzeria
Type: Pizza & Cocktails
Address: 19 Main Street, Newtown, CT 06480
Link: https://www.goodolddayspizza.com/
Notes: Located in the basement
Name: La Tavola
Type: Upscale Italian
Address: 702 Highland Ave, Waterbury, CT 06708
Link: https://latavolaristorante.com/
Name: Maggie Mcfly’s
Type: Casual Bar Food
Address: 6 Woodside Avenue, Middlebury, CT 06762
Link: https://www.maggiemcflys.com/
Notes: Chain restaurant
Name: Marygold’s on Main
Type: Upscale Farm to Table
Address: 19 Main St, Newtown, CT 06470
Link: https://marygoldsonmain.com/
Notes: Indoor and outdoor seating
Name: Signatures
Type: Steak House
Address: 29 Leavenworth St., Waterbury, CT 06702
Link: https://www.signaturesrestaurantwtby.com/
Notes: Small venue close to the Palace Theater
Name: Verdi’s
Type: Upscale Italian-American
Address: 660 Park Road, Waterbury, CT 06708
Link: https://www.verdiwaterbury.com/
Notes: Located on a golf course
Name: Viron Rondo Osteria
Type: Upscale Italian
Address: 1721 Highland Ave, Cheshire, CT 06410
Link: https://www.vironrondoosteria.com/
Notes: Reservations are highly recommended
Name: Wood-n-Tap
Type: Bar Food
Address: 420 Queen Street, Southington, CT
Link: https://www.woodntap.com/locations
PALACE THEATER ETIQUETTE
NOT PERMITTED INSIDE THE THEATER: alcoholic beverages, smoking or vaping, and balloons of any kind. Balloons will need to be checked in the box office lobby upon arrival and may be picked up following the ceremony. Please note there is no place to store valuables during the ceremony (i.e. large purses, cameras, etc.), so please only bring what is necessary that will fit under your seat or on your lap.
If you need additional assistance, please do not hesitate to contact the Post Events Team at [email protected], or the Registrar’s Office at [email protected].