TIAA Bank Guest and Safety information

  • TIAA Bank Guest Information and Safety Information

    (Note: Information on this page applies to the schools with ceremonies at TIAA Bank: Andrew Jackson, A. Philip Randolph, Darnell-Cookman, Douglas Anderson, and Frank H. Peterson.)

     

    TICKETS

    This is a private event and is closed to the public. You must have a ticket to enter. Any guest without a ticket will not be permitted access to the facility. Please direct all ticketing questions to the school of the graduating senior. The event will be held, rain or shine.

     

    CODE OF CONDUCT

    Guests should not attend if: they have, or if someone in their household has, COVID-19 and/or symptoms that may evidence COVID-19; they have traveled within the last 14 days to an area with substantial community spread of COVID-19.

     

    All guests will be required to wear a face covering at all times. Guests should bring their own face covering. Face coverings will not be available onsite at the event.

    Please follow facility markings and signage to ensure the health and safety of other guests and event staff. Any guest not abiding by social distancing requirements and other facility policies may be asked to exit the premises.

     

    PARKING

    All guests should park in the designated event parking lots - Lot C & D. Parking spaces are available on a first come, first-served basis.  

     

    ENTRANCE GATES

    Your school will be administering temperature scans outside the gates prior to entry.

     

    Gate(s) will open ONE HOUR PRIOR to the ceremony start time. Please allow enough time to enter through the security gates and get to your seat.

     

    Guests are permitted to carry (1) clutch, wristlet, bag or wallet no larger than 4.5" x 6.5" or CLEAR bag no larger than 12" x 6" x 12". Please minimize what you bring into the stadium to help expedite the security bag check process.

     

    To minimize touch points of personal items when going through security screening, please place personal items (i.e., cell phones, keys, wallets) in a clear bag or zip lock prior to entering the gates.

     

    Prohibited Items

    Permitted Items

    Air-horns/Noise makers

    Cameras/video cameras

    Balloons

    Tri-pods, use must not block staircase or seating

    Confetti/streamers

    Small Umbrellas (no golf umbrellas)

    Drones

    Diaper/Medical Bags

    Knives, guns and any type of weapons (including actual, toy or replica) or explosives

     

    Non-lethal weapons and chemical agents (i.e., pepper spray, mace and tasers)

     

    Strollers  

     

    Wrapped presents

     

     

    SEATING

    To maintain social distancing, parties will be sat as they enter the seating bowl. Guests will not be permitted to hold or reserve any seats.

     

    For your safety, at the end of the ceremony, all guests will be asked to remain seated. We will dismiss our the graduates first, then guests by section.

     

    SMOKING POLICY

    Smoking (including E-cigarettes) is permitted ONLY in the designated areas on the ground plaza level located near the perimeter fence. Smoking (included E-cigarettes) is banned inside the stadium and bowl patios. Guests who fail to comply with this policy will be asked to leave the facility. We appreciate your cooperation in adhering to this policy.

     

    ADA NEEDS

    For the safety of our staff and guests to minimize touch points, if you require a wheelchair please bring one with you. Elevators will be reserved for guests with ADA needs only. All other guests will be directed to use the stairs or escalators inside the club lobby.

     

    Any student with ADA needs, please contact your school directly prior to the day of graduation to allow the venue to make arrangements for your graduate.

     

    FOOD & BEVERAGE

    • Guests may enter gates with (1) 16.9oz or less factory sealed bottle of water
    • Beverages will be available for purchase in the Lower Level of the Club at the Daily's food stand. All transactions will be cashless (debit/credit cards only)