PARKING
AND TRANSPORTATION SERVICES
University Commencements
A commencement permit will be issued to each graduate with their cap and gown. Commencement permits are required to park in designated lots as indicated below. Please review the information provided with your permit for specific information regarding parking locations for graduates, guests and individuals with a handicap.
Commencement Day Parking Information
If you are attending one of the ceremonies, please expect heavy traffic throughout the day starting at 8 a.m. Towson Center parking lots 19 and 20 will be restricted to graduates who have a Commencement day permit.
Towson Center parking lots 13 and 14 will be available for guest parking. No permits will be required for these lots. Shuttle buses will run continuously between lots 13 and 14 and the Towson Center to transport guests from the parking areas. The shuttle buses will run 1.5 hours before and after each ceremony.
Individuals who arrive at later times may be directed to parking spaces on the main campus.
Limited shuttle service will be provided to the main campus throughout the day. Regular shuttle routes will not be in operation.
Parking & Traffic Information
- All Towson Center Lots (13, 14, 19, 20, 21 and 21a) are reserved for commencement use only. Lots 19, 20 & 21 require a special commencement permit for parking.
- Handicapped parking for individuals with valid state issued handicapped permits/plates will be available in lot 21 next to the Towson Center.
- Lots will open 1 ½ hours prior to the ceremony for graduates and their guests.
- The Union Garage will serve as overflow parking for each ceremony as needed. Signs will be in place to direct guests to the appropriate parking areas.
Shuttle Information
- Graduation Shuttles – Shuttle buses will run continuously between the Towson Center parking lots, 1 ½ hours before the ceremony, during the ceremony and for 1 ½ hours after each ceremony.
- Regular shuttle routes will not be in operation.
- Service to the main campus will only be provided in the event of overflow parking to the Union Garage.
Individuals with Disabilities
Parking for individuals with disabilities will be available in lot 21 adjacent to the Towson Center. In order to utilize these parking spaces, a valid state issued handicapped permit or license plate must be clearly displayed.
Guests with mobility needs, who do not have a state issued accessible license plate or hangtag may utilize the Para transit from the other Towson Center lots. After the ceremony, the Para transit will be available to transport passengers back to the other lots. Service may be requested by speaking with a Parking & Transportation staff member or call 410-704-RIDE (7433).
Parking and Transportation Services
Union Garage
Hours: Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
410-704-PARK (7275) Parking, Events, Shuttle and Charter Bus Information
410-704-RIDE (7433) Para-Transit Services and Requests
Fax: 410-704-3370
E-mail: upark@towson.edu
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