Tickets are not required for admission to commencement.
In December and May, doors will open for guests one hour prior to the start of the ceremony.
Commencement is a time for family and friends to celebrate the achievements of our graduates. If you have a physical impairment, please ask a commencement host for information on wheelchair-accessible or assisted seating.
If you have a hearing impairment, please contact the Office of the Registrar no later than three weeks prior to the ceremony.
Drury Lane (north of Central Street) and Burnham Circle will be a pedestrian only zone. Otherwise, parking is unrestricted on campus except where marked.
Parking at O’Reilly Family Event Center
The nearest parking lots are located at the following:
Note: Handicap parking will be available in Lot 12 and spaces along Summit Street by O’Reilly Family Event Center (OFEC). There will be a drop off lane in the Loading Zone on Summit Street by OFEC.
Parking at Stone Chapel (May baccalaureate ceremony only)
The nearest parking lots are located at the following:
Note: Handicap parking is available in the small parking area located behind Stone Chapel and Bay Hall.
For more information on campus locations, please download a printable map here.