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Quinnipiac University officials are introducing sensory rooms at the class of 2023 commencement ceremonies set to take place May 12-15.

Ephemia Nicolakis, a senior 3+1 graphic design and public relations double major who worked to add this resource at graduation, said these rooms are used to help those who have difficulties processing stimuli.

“People with disabilities, sensory issues or (post-traumatic stress disorder), who can’t be in loud environments that could potentially be triggering, (will) have a safe space to go to on campus and still experience and watch graduation,” Nicolakis said.

“I think a big part of it is that we just want to make sure that commencement is accessible for everyone equally.”

University officials will also combine the undergraduate and graduate commencement ceremonies within each school and college.

Karla Natale, associate vice president of community partnerships, said university officials did this to enable each school to celebrate their graduates together.

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