UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — Transportation Services has announced parking information for Penn State commencement ceremonies to be held at University Park from Friday, May 8, through Sunday, May 10.
Bryce Jordan Center Commencement Ceremonies
Friday, May 8–Sunday, May 10
General parking for Penn State spring commencement ceremonies being held at the Bryce Jordan Center will be available at one or more of the following parking areas, as directed by University Police and event parking staff:
- Jordan East - located east of the Bryce Jordan Center, and accessible from Porter Road (via Park Avenue or College Avenue) and Dauer Drive (via University Drive)
- Stadium West - located west of Beaver Stadium, and accessible only from Park Avenue
- Porter North - located north of Medlar Field at Lubrano Park, and accessible from Porter Road (via Park Avenue or College Avenue)
ADA parking will be available at the following Jordan East and Stadium West areas:
- Northwest corner of Jordan East near Bryce Jordan Center Gate B, across from the Penn State All-Sports Museum (accessible from the intersection of Porter Road and Curtin Road)
- Section of Orange F parking located between the Bryce Jordan Center and Jordan East (accessible from Dauer Drive via University Drive)
- Southernmost row of Stadium West along Curtin Road (accessible only from Park Avenue)
To ensure the safety of all guests and to assist with traffic flow between each ceremony, guest drop-off and pickup in drive lanes is prohibited, and those with mobility issues may be dropped off in the ADA-reserved parking areas. These areas are ADA-accessible and located just a short distance from entrances to the Bryce Jordan Center. A valid state-issued ADA parking placard is required to park in the designated ADA parking areas.
Curtin Road will also be closed to vehicle traffic between University Drive and the entrance to Jordan East throughout most of the commencement ceremonies to allow safe pedestrian access between Stadium West and the Bryce Jordan Center.
View the Bryce Jordan Center Commencement Ceremonies Interactive Map.
Pegula Ice Arena Commencement Ceremonies
Saturday, May 9 and Sunday, May 10
Those attending commencement ceremonies at Pegula Ice Arena are encouraged to park at the East Parking Deck, located on Bigler Road near East Halls. Attendees may park at the East Deck beginning two hours prior to their ceremony by taking a ticket, which will allow five hours of parking at no charge.
ADA parking for ceremonies held at Pegula Ice Arena will be available at the section of Yellow H3 parking at Shields Building, which is located on Curtin Road just north of Pegula.
View the Pegula Ice Arena Commencement Ceremonies Interactive Map.
Eisenhower Auditorium Commencement Ceremonies
Saturday, May 9
Visitors attending commencement ceremonies at Eisenhower Auditorium are directed to park at the adjacent Eisenhower Parking Deck, located on Eisenhower Road.
General and ADA parking will be available on each level of the Eisenhower Deck, with elevator access located at the south corner.
Note: With heavy traffic expected on the east side of campus throughout the day Saturday due to commencement ceremonies being held at the Bryce Jordan Center and Pegula Ice Arena, those attending ceremonies at Eisenhower are advised of the following travel recommendations:
- Drivers are urged to avoid the Park Avenue exits from Routes 220 and 322, as well as University Drive, and instead should use the Route 322 Business exits at the south and north ends of Atherton Street to travel to campus.
- From Atherton Street, drivers are encouraged to approach Eisenhower Auditorium from the west side of campus, using Park Avenue or Curtin Road to reach Shortlidge Road, where vehicles will then travel south to Eisenhower Road to reach Eisenhower Auditorium and the Eisenhower Deck.
View the Eisenhower Auditorium Commencement Ceremonies Interactive Map.
Traffic Advisory
Traffic on I-80 westbound heading for I-99 southbound will not be permitted to use exit 161/Bellefonte. Instead, traffic will continue along I-80 westbound to exit 158/Milesburg and, after taking the Milesburg exit, merge back onto I-80 eastbound to access I-99 southbound at the Bellefonte exit.
Please follow GPS instructions to direct you to the proper commencement ceremony location and parking area.
Additional Information
Commencement parking for all ceremonies in the areas designated above will be available at no charge, courtesy of Penn State Transportation Services.
Visit the Penn State Commencement website for more information regarding spring commencement.
If there are any questions, contact the Transportation Services Office at 814-865-1436 or parking@psu.edu.