Parking and Traffic Adjustments for Commencement
Friday, May 16, the university community will gather at Arizona Stadium for the University of Arizona's 161st Commencement honoring the achievements of our graduating Wildcats. We appreciate your cooperation as we navigate and make necessary parking and traffic adjustments as we welcome thousands of students, parents, families and visitors attending Commencement. As a reminder, May 16 is a regular workday for faculty and staff. The information below will help you plan for your commute.
Impacts to Parking Locations
The garage and lots listed below will be reserved for Commencement parking and/or move-out traffic as specified in the recent Preparing for University Commencement email to employees. If you have a parking permit for one of the impacted parking locations, you received an email from Parking and Transportation Services with specific instructions for alternative parking.
Friday, May 16, 5 a.m.-11 p.m.
Friday, May 16, 4-11 p.m.
Alternate Parking at the U of A Tech Park at The Bridges
On Friday, May 16, there will be all-day free parking for employees at the U of A Tech Park at the Bridges Park & Ride lot, located at the intersection of East Imagine Lane and South Kino Parkway. The Red CatTran shuttle service will run between the Bridges lot and main campus beginning at the Bridges lot at 3:55 a.m. and continuing through 6 p.m. A one-way ride is approximately 20 minutes.
Road closures near and on campus will alter the Red/Bridges CatTran route from 2 p.m. until 6 p.m. This map shows the routes and stops. You can also track the routes live on the CatTran Tracker.
The Bridges location should not be used for Commencement parking.
Road Closures
Some road closures will go into effect around Arizona Stadium beginning at 2 p.m. on Friday, May 16. Please follow the posted signage and instructions regarding traffic patterns and parking options.
Attending Commencement
If you are attending tomorrow, visit the Commencement website for information about:
Parking and entering the stadium, including parking map, shuttle service details, gate entrances and seating map.
Accessibility, including seating, service animals and closed-captioning details.
Venue policies, including the clear bag policy, metal detector screening and other safety information.
FAQ regarding convocations/celebrations and Commencement.
Colleagues across the university are working actively to host safe and successful events for all members of our community. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation as we plan for this special day for our graduates and their loved ones who supported them throughout their journey at the U of A.