May 2026 Commencement Parking and Transportation
To accommodate expected parking demand for May Commencement, the following changes to parking and transit operations will occur Friday, May 8, and Saturday, May 9.
Friday Commencement
On May 8, Craver Road will close at 8 a.m. and reopen around 7 p.m.
Parking
The following decks/lots will close to prepare for Commencement parking on Thursday, May 7 at 11 p.m.
- West Deck
- Union Deck
- Cone Decks 1 and 2
- SAC South Lot/ SAC North Lot
- Lots 7/7A
Parking at East Deck, South Village Deck or North Deck is recommended if you are not attending Commencement.
Transportation
A shuttle will run between the UNC Charlotte Marriott Hotel and Craver Road. Transportation will also be provided from the UNC Charlotte Main light rail station.
Niner Transit will operate two Silver and two Green buses. Paratransit will operate an on-demand service
Saturday Commencement
On May 9, Craver Road will close at 8 a.m. and reopen at 6 p.m.
Parking
Parking will be reserved for Commencement attendees only in the following lots/decks:
- West Deck
- Cone Deck
- Union Deck
- SAC South Lot/ SAC North Lot
- Lot 7/7A
Transportation
A shuttle will run between the UNC Charlotte Marriott Hotel and Craver Road. Transportation will also be provided from the UNC Charlotte Main light rail station.
Niner Transit will operate two Silver and two Green buses. Paratransit will operate an on-demand service.
Light Rail Single Track at New Bern Station: (Wednesday, April 29 to Friday, May 8): Due to construction in South End, Blue Line trains will share a single track at New Bern, which may cause delays. Check the CATS website for the latest updates and use the CATS Pass app for real-time train locations and schedules.
Questions
Please reach out Parking and Transportation Services at 704-687-0161 or pats@charlotte.edu