Commencement Parking & Transportation
- Anticipate heavy traffic on Friday leading up to the Main Ceremony and between Degree Presentation Ceremonies on Thursday and Saturday. Parking and shuttle services will be available at multiple campus locations throughout the week.
- Shuttles will be available at all parking locations throughout campus. See the maps below for the Commencement shuttle routes and for a link of the live status of buses arriving at the shuttle stops.
ADA Parking Information
Guests needing ADA parking should use the designated ADA parking lots on campus. A valid handicapped parking permit is required for access into these lots. If you do not have a permit, your local DMV may be able to provide a temporary pass for Commencement weekend.
ADA Parking Locations:
- Thomas Road Baptist Church
- DeMoss Hall parking lot
- Tennis parking lot
- Speakman parking lot
- North Campus Garage
- Academic Commons Garage
Shuttle Services:
Complimentary ADA accessible shuttles will operate near all parking locations for additional transport. Shuttle stops will be marked with a banner flag. All shuttles are equipped to accommodate individuals using mobility devices such as wheelchairs and powered chairs.
Please note that the shuttle service makes multiple stops along its route, which may add to travel time. Guests using the shuttle service should plan accordingly and allow extra time to ensure they arrive at their events on schedule.
For the Main Ceremony:
Guests needing ADA parking for the Main Ceremony can enter campus at two different locations, via Candler’s Mountain Road or the Wards Road tunnel at 3501 Wards Road.  Guests choosing to park at the Speakman Lot should enter campus via the tunnel entrance off Wards Road, turn right onto Regents Parkway, and follow the road around campus to the ADA checkpoint. Valid ADA credentials are required for entry into the Speakman lot.
Guests choosing to park at the North Campus Parking Garage should enter campus via Candler’s Mountain Road and follow all posted signage and direction from law enforcement officers in the roadway. Valid ADA credentials are required for entry into this garage. Shuttle services will be available from North Campus Parking Garage to the front gate of Williams Stadium.