Arrival & Parking
When to Arrive for Commencement
Expect heavy traffic while traveling to 91¸£ÀûÉç, in the city and on campus. We recommend arriving early to allow plenty of time to find parking and shuttle to the stadium. The gates to the stadium open at 7 a.m., and we recommend you be in your seat by 8:15 a.m. to see the processional enter the stadium.Â
On-Campus Commencement Parking
All campus parking lots will be open for public parking on a space-available basis. You may park on campus, including in pay-to-park lots, for no charge on the days of commencement and recognition ceremonies. Accessible parking and drop-off locations, as well as wheelchair assistance, will also be available for guests traveling to campus for commencement.
ADA Accessible Parking &Â Transportation
Accessible ParkingÂ
Guests who need accessible parking for the commencement ceremony may park in the following lots:
- Lot 204—Disability parking placard not required
- Lot 346—Standard disability parking placard required
- Lot 360—Standard disability parking placard required
- Lot 380—Disability parking placard not required
- Lot 440 West—Disability parking placard not required
Courtesy golf cart shuttles will be available for guests who may have difficulty with the walk to Folsom Field.
Accessible Drop-Off
A drop-off area for those who have difficulty walking will be at the intersection of Colorado Avenue and Folsom Street, southeast of the stadium. We recommend arriving at the drop-off area well before the student procession reaches the stadium around 8:15 a.m.
Recognition Ceremony Parking
If you are attending a recognition ceremony directly following the commencement ceremony, we recommend parking near your recognition ceremony location and using the on-campus transportation options to travel between Folsom Field and the recognition ceremony that follows. Find the most convenient lot for your plans:
- CU Events Center area spring ceremonies parking map
- Recreation Center spring ceremonies parking map
- Macky Auditorium area spring ceremonies parking map
- University Memorial Center area spring ceremonies parking map
- East Campus area spring ceremonies parking map
Accessible Parking for Recognition Ceremonies
ADA-accessible parking is available in Lots 204, 380 and 440 West for guests attending recognition ceremonies after the commencement ceremony. A disability parking placard is not required to park in these lots. Courtesy golf cart shuttles will be available for guests who have mobility challenges.