University Commencement & Graduation

Fall Commencement Exercises: Dec. 16-18, 2009 

Parking and Transit Services (PTS) is pleased to provide free parking in various convenient locations on campus for ASU graduation attendees. Please review this information as well as the maps provided at the bottom of the screen. We hope you have a pleasant experience visiting ASU, and congratulations to all graduates!

Students and families attending events at Wells Fargo Arena are encouraged to utilize Lot 59, the Packard Drive South Parking Structure or the Stadium Structure. Lot 58 will be available for disabled parking on a first-come, first-served basis. Graduates, as well as guests who need close access to the arena’s entrance, can be dropped off at the designated drop-off site located on the west side of Wells Fargo Arena. Cart service to facilitate transportation for attendees who may require special assistance in reaching the arena from their parking location will be provided.

For those attending ceremonies at ASU Gammage, Lots 3 and 16 are the best parking options. Guests attending graduation exercises at Gammage can pull to the front of the building to drop off attendees who need close access to the auditorium’s entrance. Disabled parking is available throughout the Gammage parking lot (Lot 3).

The Rural Road Parking Structure should be used for the College of Law convocation. Please make sure to enter the structure by way of the Lemon Street or Rural Road entrances. Do not park in the visitor parking area, accessible via Terrace Road.

Please remember that parking will not be permitted in residence hall lots, reserved stalls and other restricted locations where special permits are required. Regular fees will be collected at meters and visitor lots, including the visitor parking areas within the Fulton Center, Apache Boulevard and Rural Road structures.

PTS representatives will be on hand to provide motorist assistance for dead batteries and lock-outs. Please call 480.965.0641 if you are in need of this service.

Congratulations to all ASU graduates! 

View complete list of scheduled graduation ceremonies and events.

View Wells Fargo Arena Parking Map

View ASU Gammage Parking Map

View Law Convocation Parking Map

Street Closures

Several streets around the Tempe Campus may be closed or restricted Dec. 16-18. Please visit the City of Tempe website for updated street closure notices. Please expect traffic delays and plan your trip to Tempe accordingly.