Directions & Parking

Parking for Commencement Events

Baccalaureate - Class of 2025

Sunday, May 25, at the University Chapel/Cannon Green

Refer to the 2025 Baccalaureate/Class Day/Hooding & Recognition Ceremony map for parking and shuttle details.

  • Proximity Parking — Theater Drive Garage and Lots P20

The Baccalaureate Shuttle will operate between Lot P20, Theater Drive (near Theater Drive Garage), and Nassau Street between noon and 4:30 p.m.


Class of 2025 Class Day, and Graduate Hooding & Recognition Ceremony

Monday, May 26, at Cannon Green

Refer to the 2025 Baccalaureate/Class Day/Hooding & Recognition Ceremony map for parking and shuttle details.

  • Proximity Parking — Theater Drive Garage and Lots P20

The Class Day and Hooding & Recognition Ceremony Shuttle will operate between Lot P20, Theater Drive (near Theater Drive Garage), and Nassau Street between 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m.


Commencement Guest Parking and Shuttle

Tuesday, May 27, at Princeton Stadium

Refer to the Commencement 2025 guest parking map for parking and shuttle details.

  • Proximity Parking – Stadium Drive Garage
  • Theater Drive Garage and Lot P20 — available for additional parking  

The Commencement Shuttle will operate between Lot P20 and Goheen Walk between 8:00 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Shuttles supporting those with accessibility needs will operate between Stadium Drive Garage and Princeton Stadium between 8:00 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. 


Faculty and Staff Parking

Tuesday, May 27

  • Those planning to continue their departmental work, or support Commencement events, should plan to park in Theater Drive Garage, Lot P20, or in the Purple Zone.
  • Commencement Shuttle will operate between Theater Drive Garage and Goheen Walk between 8:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m.
  • Refer to the faculty/staff parking map for parking and shuttle stops.

Off-campus Graduate and Undergraduate Students Participating in Commencement Events 

  • Park in either the Theater Drive Garage or Lot P20 only.
  • Commencement Shuttle will operate between Theater Drive Garage and Goheen Walk between 8:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m.
  • Refer to the Commencement 2025 map.

On-campus Graduate and Undergraduate Students Participating in Commencement Events 

  • Park in either the Theater Drive Garage or Lot P20 only.
  • Commencement Shuttle will operate between Theater Drive Garage and Goheen Walk between 8:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m.
  • Refer to the Commencement 2025 map.
  • Your guests are welcome to park in your assigned lots and utilize the Commencement shuttle. 

Traffic Alert

  • Ivy Lane/Western Way is closed from Washington Road to FitzRandolph Road.
  • Woodlands Way is restricted to authorized vehicles only between Elm Drive and Washington Road.

***Please review the university's additional Commencement 2025 accessibility information to learn more about parking and seating accommodations.