Please expect heavy traffic while traveling to Boulder, within the city and on campus.
We recommend you arrive early to allow for adequate time to travel to campus parking areas and then from the parking areas 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 student processional as they enter the stadium. A courtesy shuttle (details listed below) will be available to and from the commencement ceremony in Folsom Stadium.
For detailed campus parking maps and instructions on the recommended areas to park, please visit the Parking & Transportation Services website.
Guests attending Recognition Ceremonies directly following the university commencement ceremony are encouraged to park in areas near their recognition ceremony.
Drop-Off for Guests Requiring ADA Accessibility
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. It is best to access the drop-off area well before the student procession reaches the stadium at approximately 8:15 a.m.
View the Spring Commencement Parking map for additional details.
Parking for Guests Requiring ADA Accessibility
Guests who need ADA Accessible parking may park in lots 204, 346, 359, 360, 380, and 440 West; parking attendants will be on-site to direct you to available lots in the area. A standard disability parking placard is required to park in lots 346, 359, and 360; please have your placard displayed when arriving on campus. A disability parking placard is not required to park in lots 204, 380 and 440 West. View the Spring Commencement Parking map for specific lot locations.
Courtesy golf cart shuttles will be available from those lots for guests who may have difficulty with the walk to Folsom Field in lots 204, 380, and 440 West. Courtesy golf cart shuttles are available on a first come first serve and reservations are not available. Please notify parking staff upon arrival to campus if you have a need for these accommodations.
Wheelchair Assistance
A limited number of wheelchairs will be available to assist guests from the wheelchair station (view map of wheelchair station location) to the stadium.
Courtesy Buff Bus
Free Buff Bus shuttle bus service will be available from 7:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (in 15 minute intervals) on Thursday May 11 to provide transportation from the public parking areas to the Stadium before the Commencement Ceremony, and from the stadium back to the parking areas after the ceremony.
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Regent A Shuttle 7 a.m. - 12 p.m. |
Regent B Shuttle 12 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. |
Discovery Express 7 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. |
The drivers are available to assist with information and campus maps. We appreciate your patience with the return shuttle, as it takes longer to get guests back to the parking lots. For further information, please see the Spring Commencement Shuttle Route map.
Alternative Transportation
The city of Boulder’s local shuttle services, the HOP, Skip, and Stampede, will be operating the morning of the ceremony. The HOP, Skip, and Stampede run frequently and cost $2.60; see the map for campus stops. For additional information about alternative transportation, please call 303-299-6000 or go to the City of Boulder website.
Several accessible transportation resources are available for our guests who are traveling to campus for commencement. We recommend reviewing the Accessible Transportation Referrals document for a detailed list of available options.
Limos
Limos will have access to drop-off graduates or commencement attendees at the intersection of Folsom Street & Colorado Avenue. Limo parking will be available along Regent Drive at any meter-head location.
Ride Share (Uber, Lyft) Drop-off Location
A drop-off area for guests arriving on campus via a ride-share service will be just south of the Engineering Center along Regent Drive, in Lot 434. The best address to provide your driver is 1111 Engineering Drive, Boulder CO 80309. We recommend you plan to arrive at the drop-off area well before the ceremony begins at approximately 8:30 a.m.
View the Spring Commencement Parking map for additional details.
Parking for Guests Attending Recognition Ceremonies Following the Main Ceremony
Guests attending Recognition Ceremonies directly following the main ceremony are encouraged to park in areas near their recognition ceremonies. A complimentary Buff Bus shuttle will be available from 7:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. to provide transportation from the public parking areas to Folsom Stadium before the main ceremony and back to the parking areas after the ceremony.
- View the spring commencement parking map[1]
- View the CU Event Center area spring ceremonies parking map[1]
- View the Recreation Center spring ceremonies parking map[1]
- View the Macky area spring ceremonies parking map[1]
- View the University Memorial Center (UMC) area spring ceremonies parking map[1]
- View the East Campus (Discovery Drive) area spring ceremonies parking map[1]
Guests attending Recognition Ceremonies directly following the main ceremony who need ADA Accessible parking should park in lots 204, 380, or 440 West. View the Spring Commencement Parking Map[1] for the location that best suits your needs. Courtesy golf cart shuttles will be available from these lots for patrons who may have difficulty walking to Folsom Field. Please notify parking staff upon arriving on campus if you need these accommodations. A disability parking placard is not required to park in these areas.
Guests that are not attending Recognition Ceremonies directly following the main ceremony may park on East Campus off Discovery Drive and ride the courtesy Buff Bus shuttle to and from the main ceremony in Folsom Stadium. Please view the East Campus (Discovery Drive) area spring ceremonies parking map[1] for available parking.
Additional information on-campus parking is available online or by calling 303-735-PARK (7275).
The PDF maps on this page are not fully accessible for users who employ screen readers and other assistive devices. If you use assistive technology and need access to one of the documents, please contact Parking Services at (303) 735-PARK (7275).