Commencement Parking
All parking is avaiable on a first come first serve basis. Parking around the arena is very limited so it is recommended that you arrive early, particularly if members of your party are elderly or have mobility impairments. Guests are welcome to drop off their party outside of gates 1 or 4 before parking.
Parking restrictions are lifted in all areas EXCEPT: Married Housing (Brown Decals), All Handicapped Parking, Service Drives, and No Parking Areas.
| Available Parking Lots | Location | Distance to O'Connell Center |
| West Lot -- RESERVED | Stadium Road | Adjacent to building |
| North Lot & Garage #7 | Corner of University Ave & Gale Lemerand Drive | Adjacent to building |
| Law School Parking Lot | Village Road | Approx. 1/2 mile |
| Commuter Lot & Garage #5 | Gale Lemerand Drive | Approx. 1/2 mile |
| Traffic & Parking Lot | Gale Lemerand Drive | Approx. 1/2 mile |
| Reitz Union Parking Lot | Museum Road | Approx. 1/4 mile |
| Engineering Parking Lot | Corner of Museum Rd. & Center Dr. | Approx. 1/4 mile |
| Parking Garage #4 | Corner of Museum Rd. & Newell Dr. | Approx. 1/2 mile |
| McCarty Parking Lot | Newell Drive | Approx. 1/2 mile |
| Criser Parking Lot | SW 13th Street | Approx. 1/2 mile |
| Chemistry & Library Lots | W University Ave | Approx. 1/3 mile |
Additional parking is also available around many of the dormitories and campus buildings; however this parking is very limited.
For a detailed map of the campus, please click here.
| Should you have any questions, please call Guest Relations at 352-392-5500. |