Parking & Transportation
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Parking
Be certain to review information and parking details before coming to campus for University Commencement or before attending any of the convocation events.
TEMPE CAMPUS VENUES:
Mountain America Stadium:
Complimentary: (available on a first-come, first serve basis)
View the parking map for Mountain America Stadium Ceremonies (map updated 11/27/23)
- Lot 58
- Lot 59
- Packard Drive Structure
- Novus Parking Structure (Spring ONLY)
- ADA: Lot 59 - North side of the stadium, South of Rio Salado Parkway. (map updated 11/27/23)
Desert Financial Arena:
Complimentary: (available on a first-come, first serve)
View the parking map for Desert Financial Arena Ceremonies (map updated 11/27/23)
ADA:
- Lot 58
- Lot 59 – East of Desert Arboretum Park, West of Packard Drive.
- View the ADA Courtesy Shuttle Map for Desert Financial Arena events. (map updated 11/27/23)
Mullet Arena:
Complimentary: (available on a first-come, first serve)
View the parking map for Mullet Arena. (map updated 11/16/24)
- Packard Drive South Garage
- Lot 59
- NOTE: On 12/17/24 at 9:00 AM, Edson College of Nursing and Health Innovation Convocation will be in Mullet Arena and the Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College Convocation will be in Desert Financial Arena. Parking and Traffic may be slow so please plan accordingly.
- Guests attending Edson College of Nursing and Health Innovation Convocation:
- Park in the Packard Drive South Garage. Access the structure from the South off 6th Street. Avoid coming from the North to not get delayed in other ceremony traffic. Overflow parking is available in Lot 59 across the street from Mullet Arena.
- Guests attending Edson College of Nursing and Health Innovation Convocation:
ADA:
- Packard Drive South Garage (Lower Level)
- View the ADA Courtesy Shuttle Map for Desert Financial Arena events. (map updated 11/27/23)
- NOTE: On 12/17/24, there will be ADA courtesy shuttles running the same routes as shown in the map. The difference is that there will be (6) shuttles specific to Mullet Arena which will drop off on 4th Street between Packard Drive South Garage and Mullet Arena. Be sure to look for the specific college ceremony on the shuttle before getting on it to make sure you end up at the correct venue.
Student Pavilion & Gammage Auditorium
Complimentary: (available on a first-come, first serve)
- Lot 3 (Gammage Auditorium)
- View the parking map for Student Pavilion & Gammage Auditorium Ceremonies. (map updated 11/27/23)
Accessible Parking
Accessible parking is available at convocation venues. An accessibility placard or license plate is required to park in these areas. For more information about accessible parking, please contact ASU Parking and Transportation Services online or at 480-965-6407. For the Ceremonies on the Tempe Campus, click the venue where the ceremony is located and you will be provided the ADA Courtesy Shuttle Map which illustrates all the ADA parking options.
After the Ceremony
Be advised: Multiple convocation ceremonies will take place December 14 - 19 on all campuses in addition to other events occurring in the same general areas. If you attend a convocation ceremony on the Tempe campus and plan to enjoy campus or visit the surrounding area afterward, please move your car to a location outside of Lot 59 (Desert Financial Arena) or Lot 3 (ASU Gammage Auditorium). This will allow other families and friends attending other events at these locations to find convenient parking. We encourage guests to check out the Downtown Tempe local shops and restaurants where there are a wide variety of parking options available.
Large attendance at ceremonies in Desert Financial Arena and Mountain America Stadium will create traffic around these venues. Exiting parking lots and parking structures will be delayed. Your patience and cooperation is appreciated.