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Commencement Parking

Commencement parking passes are required to park on campus on Sunday, May 12, 2024.

With more than 30,000 people expected on the campuses in Piscataway and New Brunswick for Rutgers University-New Brunswick and Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences Commencement traffic will be heavy.

Special Needs Parking is available for guests who are unable to walk ½ mile or more. 

Parking passes issued by Rutgers Department of Transportation Services are not valid on Commencement Day. See the information below for the various parking zones.

Complementary Commencement shuttle service is offered from Livingston Campus and College Avenue Campus with drop off on Busch Campus. No shuttle service will be offered from Cook/Douglass Campus. 

There is no curbside drop-off at SHI Stadium on Busch Campus. 

Allow ample time for parking and accessing SHI Stadium.

Parking for School Convocations

School convocations and receptions do not require a Commencement parking hangtag. Check with your school regarding guest and ticketing information, parking, and more for convocations. 

Commencement Parking Registration

Graduating students must register to receive two free parking hangtags for themselves and their families or guests.

Student Parking Registration is now OPEN.

Register early. Parking area choices are limited.

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  • February 2024 - Until registration is filled. Register HERE*

    Graduates or guests who are unable to walk ½ mile or more for any reason – are encouraged to register early for special-needs parking.

    Registration opens in February 2024 until full. The special needs parking hangtags will be mailed in early May to the address provided during registration.

    For detailed information on Special-Needs Parking, visit the Accessibility page.

    *This is for Commencement at SHI Stadium on May 12, 2024 only. Does not apply for School Convocations.

  • Register HERE* until April 15.

    • Graduates can register for two free parking hangtags for themselves and their guests.
    • Register early! Parking is assigned by parking zones on a first-come, first-served basis.
    • Parking hangtags will be mailed in early May to the address provided during registration.

    *This is for Commencement at SHI Stadium on May 12, 2024 only. Does not apply for School Convocations.

    • Attendees may purchase hangtags online in advance for $10 per hangtag.
    • Parking hangtags will be mailed in early May to the address provided during registration.
  • Register HERE

    • If you are driving to campus to attend Commencement, or to work on Sunday, May 12, you will need a Commencement parking hangtag for your vehicle.
    • Your parking permit issued by the Department of Transportation Services will not be valid on this day.
    • Parking is available on Busch, Livingston, and College Avenue campuses.
    • Hangtags will be delivered by early May to the requested address.
    • Shuttle service will NOT be available from the Cook/Douglass campuses on May 12.

Parking Zones

There are three campus parking zones, as well as two special-needs parking zones. 

Follow the driving directions provided in the parking mailing to access special-needs parking. Once on campus, all roads are not open.

Complementary Commencement shuttle service is offered from Livingston Campus and College Avenue Campus with drop off on Busch Campus in front of SHI Stadium. No shuttle service will be offered from Cook/Douglass Campus. 

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    • Graduates and guests who are unable to walk ½ mile or more for any reason – are encouraged to register early a for special-needs parking hangtag in advance.
    • There are two special-needs parking zones:
      • Scarlet Zone, which is adjacent to the stadium, across from Gates A and B. 
      • Livingston Orange Zone, which provides additional special-needs parking near Jersey Mike's Arena. It is serviced by a special shuttle bus designated for special-needs guests and one companion. 
    • Graduates and guests should plan to walk up to 1 mile to and from SHI stadium. 
    • There is no shuttle bus service in the Blue Zone.
    • Busch Campus Blue Zone [PDF]
    • Graduates and guests should plan to walk the following distances: 
      • At least 1/4 mile from car to the shuttle buses
      • Up to 1/2 mile from the shuttle drop off to a seat at the stadium.
    • General and special needs shuttle service available.
    • Drop off area on Livingston Campus is located near the complimentary shuttle service at Jersey Mike's Arena.
    • Livingston Campus Orange Zone [PDF]
    • Graduates and guests should plan to walk the following distances: 
      • At least 1/3 mile from car to the shuttle buses
      • Up to 1/2 mile from the shuttle drop off to a seat at the stadium.
    • Shuttle buses are not handicap accessible from this campus.
    • Drop off area on College Avenue Campus is located near the complimentary shuttle service at the College Avenue Student Center.
    • College Avenue Campus Gray Zone [PDF]

Maps 

Maps and directions for graduates and guests, with travel routes, parking lots, and commencement shuttle stops. Curbside drop-off is strictly prohibited at SHI stadium.

Shi Stadium

Public Transportation

New Brunswick is easily accessible by train and bus, so leave your car at home and avoid the traffic.

Commencement Shuttle Bus Information

Complimentary shuttle buses will pick up/drop off passengers in the following locations:

  • College Avenue Campus
    • In front of the New Brunswick Train Station on Albany Street/Route 27 in New Brunswick in front of Dunkin' Donuts.
    • In front of the College Avenue Student Center
  • Livingston Campus
    • In front of Jersey Mike's Arena
Commencement Shuttle Bus in Bus Zone on College Avenue in front of The Yard

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  • Taxis and car services (including Uber) are required to drop off passengers at the College Avenue Student Center.

    • The College Avenue Student Center, located at 126 College Avenue in New Brunswick, is the designated drop-off location for those taking a taxi or car service, such as Uber or Lyft. A complimentary shuttle is then available to the stadium. See the College Avenue Campus map for details.
    • Curbside drop off at SHI Stadium is strictly prohibited. 
    • New Jersey Transit
      • New Jersey Transit Northeast Corridor Line provides New Brunswick with both local and express service between Penn Station, New York; and Newark and Trenton, New Jersey. Please check their website for up-to-date schedules and ticket information.
    • Amtrak
      • Amtrak provides limited direct service to New Brunswick; however, connections can easily be made via New Jersey Transit trains to principal Amtrak stations at MetroPark, New York, and Trenton. Please check their website for up-to-date schedules and ticket information.
  • The following bus route provide access to New Brunswick-area campuses. Shuttle service is available from the College Avenue and Livingston campuses. For bus information, visit NJTransit.com or call (973) 275-5555.

    Coach USA offers service to New Brunswick. Please check their website for up-to-date information and schedules.