This is a reminder that Commencement ceremonies will take place Thursday, May 7 through Saturday, May 9, with events occurring across campus and the university-wide ceremony on Saturday evening at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium.
If you plan to be on or near campus, please prepare for significant traffic congestion, street closures, and delays throughout the three-day period.
Parking Reminder
Most University garages will be open and free to park in from Thursday at 5 a.m. through Saturday at 11:59 p.m.
Updated Garage Access
The following garages will operate under normal access restrictions (updated from our previous message):
- Conference Center Garage (CCG)
- Nueces Garage (NUG)
- Rowling Hall Garage (RHG)
- Guadalupe Garage (GUG)
Street Closure Highlights
Closures will be in effect daily, with the most significant impacts on Friday and Saturday. Key closures include:
- Robert Dedman Dr.
- Clyde Littlefield Dr.
- San Jacinto Blvd.
- DeLoss Dodds Wy.
- 21st St. (eastbound only)
- Trinity St. (Saturday only)
For full details on street closures and maps, please see: Commencement traffic and parking disruptions (May 7–9)
ADA Parking & Shuttle Service
- Guests with ADA placards are encouraged to park at East Campus Garage (ECG); parking is free throughout Commencement
- Shuttles will run between ECG and major ceremony venues, with expanded service on Saturday
- Additional assistance, including accessible vehicles and golf carts, will be available near major venues
For full ADA parking, shuttle routes, and accessibility details, please visit:
Accessibility Information for Guests
Plan Ahead
- Allow extra time for travel to and from campus
- Expect delays when exiting garages
- If traffic is backed up in the garage, try an alternate exit:
- San Jacinto Garage: Levels 1 & 3
- Manor Garage: Levels 1 & 4
- Trinity Garage: Levels 1 & 4
- If you are attending Commencement events, consider arriving early and staying later
- Avoid driving through campus during peak periods if possible
UTPD and the Austin Police Department will be on-site managing traffic to support a safe and efficient Commencement experience.