May 2025 Commencement Parking and Transportation

To accommodate expected parking demand for May Commencement, the following changes to parking and transit operations will occur on Friday, May 9, and Saturday, May 10, 2025.

Road closures

Craver Road will close at 8 a.m. and reopen around 7 p.m.

Parking

The following decks/lots will close at 11 p.m. on Thursday, May 8, to prepare for Commencement parking:

• West Deck
• Cone Decks 1 & 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

For those attending Commencement, shuttles will run from East Deck and UNC Charlotte Main Light Rail Station to Craver Road from 8 a.m. until approximately 7 p.m. A separate shuttle will operate from the UNC Charlotte Marriott Hotel to Craver Road during the same time period.

Niner Transit will operate two Green buses on Friday, May 9, in addition to dedicated Commencement transportation. On Saturday, May 10, only dedicated Commencement transportation will operate for the duration of the ceremonies, and then standard transit service will resume at approximately 7 p.m.

Paratransit will operate on-demand service both days.

View real-time Niner Transit, Paratransit and shuttle locations in the Passio GO! App. Look for the “Commencement” route and toggle the switch on to see the vehicles dedicated to this event.

Commencement Shuttle route map

Marriott Shuttle route map

Questions?

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