Dec. 2025 Commencement Parking and Transportation

To accommodate expected parking demand for December Commencement, the following changes to parking and transit operations will occur Friday, Dec. 12, and Saturday, Dec. 13.

Friday Commencement

On Dec. 12, Craver Road will close at 8 a.m. and reopen around 6 p.m. 

Parking

The following decks/lots will close to prepare for Commencement parking on Thursday, Dec. 11 at 11 p.m.

  • West Deck
  • Union Deck
  • Cone Decks 1 and 2
  • SAC ADA Lot/ SAC North
  • 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 Dec. 13, Craver Road will close at 8 a.m. and reopen at 2 p.m.

Parking

Parking will be reserved for Commencement attendees only in the following lots/decks:

  • West Deck
  • Cone Deck
  • Union Deck
  • SAC ADA Lot/ SAC North
  • 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. 

Map of Marriott Hotel Commencement Shuttle route, showing one stop on Robert D. Snyder Rd in front of the Marriott Hotel and another stop on Craver Rd near the Barnhardt Student Activity Center

Questions

Please reach out Parking and Transportation Services at 704-687-0161 or pats@charlotte.edu