Getting Here and Getting Around
We can't wait to see you on Commencement Day!
Driving
- Use the Commencement Parking Map [PDF] to get directions for graduates and guests with travel routes, parking zones, and Commencement shuttle stops. Once on campus, all roads are not open.
- Use the Waze app on the day of Commencement to navigate to the Blue Zone, Gray Zone, and Orange Zone
- Curbside drop-off is strictly prohibited at SHI Stadium
Parking
Commencement digital parking passes are required to park on the New Brunswick-area campuses on Commencement day. Parking permits issued by the Department of Transportation Services will not be valid on this day. Graduates may request up to two free Commencement digital parking passes to be used by themselves and their guests. There are also opportunities to purchase additional digital parking passes.
There are three campus parking zones, as well as two accessible parking zones. Follow the driving directions provided in Commencement Parking Map [PDF].
Blue Parking Zone on Busch Campus
- Graduates and guests should plan to walk up to 1 mile to and from SHI Stadium
- Some parking will be on grass lots
Orange Parking Zone on Livingston Campus
- Complimentary Commencement shuttle service is available
Gray Parking Zone on College Avenue Campus
- Complimentary Commencement shuttle service is available
Scarlet Accessible Parking Zone on Busch Campus
- Adjacent to SHI Stadium, across from Gates A and B
Orange Accessible Parking Zone on Livingston Campus
- Serviced by a special Commencement shuttle designated for guests with accessible needs and one companion
Getting Around
Complimentary Commencement shuttle service is offered from the following parking zones to SHI Stadium on Busch Campus. Use the Commencement Parking Map [PDF] for directions to the shuttle stops.
- Orange Parking Zone on Livingston Campus
- Shuttle stop in front of Jersey Mike's Arena
- Gray Parking Zone on College Avenue Campus
- Shuttle stop in front of the College Avenue Student Center
- Shuttle stop in front of the New Brunswick Train Station on Albany Street/Route 27 in New Brunswick in front of Dunkin' Donuts
- Orange Accessible Parking Zone on Livingston Campus
- Shuttle stop in front of Jersey Mike's Arena
- Bus designated for guests with accessible needs and one companion
- Drop off is in front of SHI Stadium on Busch Campus
No shuttle service will be offered from the Cook/Douglass Campus or the Blue Parking Zone on Busch Campus.
Walking
Graduates and guests should plan to walk on Commencement Day.
- Those parked in the Blue Parking Zone may walk up to 1 mile to and from SHI stadium
- Those who take the complimentary Commencement shuttle should plan to walk:
- at least 1/3 mile from their parked car to the shuttle stop, and
- up to 1/2 mile from the shuttle drop-off on Busch Campus to a seat at SHI Stadium
Train
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.
Getting from New Brunswick to SHI Stadium on Busch Campus
To get from New Brunswick to SHI Stadium, take the complimentary Commencement shuttle from one of two stops.
- Shuttle stop in front of the New Brunswick Train Station on Albany Street/Route 27 in New Brunswick in front of Dunkin' Donuts
- Shuttle stop in front of the College Avenue Student Center
Bus
NJ Transit
The following NJ Transit bus routes provide access to New Brunswick-area campuses.
- 810 - 810 New Brunswick-Woodbridge Ctr
- 811 - 811 New Brunswick - South River
- 814 - 814 N Brunswick-NewBrnswck-MidCC
- 815 - 815 NBrnswick-EBrnswick-WdbrdgeC
- 818 - 818 NBrnswick-EBrnswick-OldBrdg
- 819 - 819 Piscataway-Plainfield-Metuch
For up-to-date information and schedules, visit NJTransit.com or call 973-275-5555.
Coach USA
Coach USA offers service to New Brunswick. Please check their website for up-to-date information and schedules.
Getting to SHI Stadium on Busch Campus
To get to SHI Stadium on Busch Campus, take the complimentary Commencement shuttle.
Taxi and Ride Sharing Services
- Taxis and ride sharing services (such as Uber or Lyft) are required to drop off passengers at the College Avenue Student Center, located at 126 College Avenue, New Brunswick on the College Avenue Campus
- Take the complimentary Commencement shuttle from the stop in front of the College Avenue Student Center to SHI Stadium on Busch campus
- Curbside drop-off at SHI Stadium is strictly prohibited
