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Winter Commencement Parking 2024

Towson University’s annual Winter Commencement will be held at TU Arena on Wednesday, December 18, with two ceremonies, and Thursday, December 19, 2024, with one ceremony. 

We expect significant parking and traffic disruptions from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. and noon to 2 p.m. each day. To support the more than 2,000 graduates and guests expected on campus over the two-day period, Parking & Transportation Service offices will be closed on December 18 and December 19, 2024. 

Parking Restrictions & Shuttle Information 

• Restricted Parking – Graduation parking permits (and Accessible ADA permits/plates where applicable) are required in all Stadium Lots 4, 5, 6, 7 & 8 near TU Arena and Johnny Unitas Stadium. 

• Faculty Staff Considerations – Faculty/staff (F/S) working in, around, or volunteering at the stadium should consider obtaining a commencement permit to access the area during these days. If unable to obtain a commencement permit, please park in the Union garage and take the Commencement Shuttle to the Arena. 

• General parking for commencement guests – Will be available in the Union garage on a first-come, first-served basis. Shuttles to/from the stadium area will be available at the shelter on the Union Garage side of Cross Campus Drive.  

• Pick-ups or drop-offs – No drop-offs are allowed near TU Arena, the Stadium, or Towson Center to avoid traffic congestion (including Uber/Lift/Mobility). Rideshare and mobility drop-offs will be directed to the lower level of the Union Garage.  Shuttles will be available on Cross Campus outside the Union to take guests (including individuals with mobility limitations) directly to the TU Arena.  

• All graduates are strongly encouraged to have guests carpool in the vehicle with the commencement permit. 

Miscellaneous Graduate Information: 

• Parking lots open 2 hours before the ceremony starts (8 a.m. and 1 pm.) Those arriving before the parking lots are available may be redirected to the Union Garage. 

• Shuttles will begin operating at 8:00 a.m. to take guests from the Union Garage directly to the TU Arena/Stadium area. They will continue to operate through the ceremonies and up to 60 minutes after the last ceremony ends. 

• Rideshare Drop Offs – Guests arriving with rideshare services (Uber, Lyft) will be directed to the loop at the lower level of the Union Garage by turning left at Osler Dr. Guests can then use the garage elevator to access Level 3 for shuttles going to TU Arena conveniently. 

• For more commencement information, download the TU commencement guide.

• Balloons, noisemakers, and other prohibited items will NOT be allowed into the arena for the Commencement ceremonies. For more safety information, please see the Commencement website. 

Your patience and cooperation are greatly appreciated for these important university celebrations. 

For more information regarding commencement parking and shuttle services, please visit our website or call 410-704-PARK(7275), select option #1, or email upark@towson.edu. 

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