Accessibility

The University of Colorado is committed to providing equal access to individuals with disabilities. If you are planning to attend an event and require accommodations, please contact CU Presents at least seven (7) days before the event at [email protected] or 303-492-8008. 

For specific accessibility information for individual events, please search for your event on the Your Visit page.

Need to report a campus accessibility issue? Please fill out this form to get in touch with CU Boulder ADA Compliance.

2023/24 ADA Parking Update for University Theatre Venues

Due to Hellems building construction, ADA parking in lot 208 is currently unavailable. To alleviate this, on show nights at the University Theatre building, we will be using lot 233 as an ADA drop-off zone. Patrons with ADA needs will be able to be dropped off in this lot allowing easier access to the building. The Euclid Avenue Autopark or Pleasant Street have ADA parking. Lot 233 is for drop-off usage only. Parking during the show will not be permitted in this lot.
University Theatre building parking map (pdf)

Accessibility services key

Wheelchair services

Each of our venues contains at least one wheelchair accessible entrance. The CU campus map can provide specific locations. For up-to-date information on construction impacts and alternate paths, visit the Facilities Management Cone Zone.

Wheelchair-accessible seating

Wheelchair seating is available in all of our venues on a first-come, first-served basis. Please visit our website and select seats with the wheelchair icon or contact the box office at 303-492-8008 to purchase wheelchair seating.

Wheelchair companion seating

Wheelchair companion seating is available in all of our venues on a first-come, first-served basis. Companion seating can only be purchased with a wheelchair seat. Please visit our website and select seats with the wheelchair icon or contact the box office at 303-492-8008 to purchase companion seating.

Accessible parking

Wheelchair accessible parking is available near all of our venues with a state-issued accessible license plate, permit, decal or placard. Regular parking fees still apply.

Wheelchair-accessible elevators

The elevators in our buildings are usable with wheelchairs. Elevators can be used to access additional seating and restroom facilities in some venues. All venues have wheelchair-accessible seating and restrooms on their main levels.

Service dogs

Subject to some limitations, service animals that are individually trained to do work or perform tasks for the benefit of an individual with a disability may accompany patrons in all CU Presents venues.

Assistance animals (therapy animals, emotional support or comfort animals) are generally not allowed to accompany patrons into our venues.

Please refer to the CU Boulder service animals policy for more detailed guidelines about service animals on campus.

Assisted listening devices

Assisted listening devices are available on request at Macky Auditorium, the Mary Rippon Outdoor Theatre, the University Theatre and the Loft Theatre. Quantities are limited and devices are available on a first-come, first-served basis beginning one hour before each performance. If you need an assisted listening device, please ask an usher or the box office for one as soon as you arrive.

American Sign Language interpretation

Colorado Shakespeare Festival offers American Sign Language interpretation for its productions. Please email the box office at [email protected] at least two (2) weeks in advance of the performance—with date, location, and number of people needing the service—to make arrangements.

For all other CU Presents performances, American Sign Language interpreters can be provided for patrons given at least seven (7) business days notice before the event. Please purchase your tickets online and email [email protected] to request an interpreter or call the box office at 303-492-8008 to purchase your tickets and request an interpreter.

Typically, ASL interpretation is scheduled for the duration of the show only. If you would like continued services through any auxiliary events, please communicate this clearly to the box office.

Audio Description

Colorado Shakespeare Festival offers audio description services for its productions. Please please call or email the box office at 303-492-8008 email the box office at [email protected] at least two (2) weeks in advance of the performance—with date, location, and number of people needing the service—to make arrangements.

Headsets for audio description services will be available on a first reserved, first served basis. To reserve your headset and the service, please call or email the box office at 303-492-8008 or [email protected].

Captioning

Live caption services

CU Presents offers limited live captioning services for our productions upon request. Please email the box office at [email protected] or call at 303-492-8008 at least two (2) weeks in advance of the performance date—with date, location, and number of people needing the service—to make arrangements.

Typically, captioning is scheduled for the duration of the show only. If you would like continued services through any auxiliary events, please communicate this clearly to the box office.

English subtitles or supertitles

Simultaneous English translations are provided in the form of supertitles for non-English opera productions.

Braille signage

Braille signage varies across campus venues. Macky Auditorium has braille signage on its elevators.