Where to park and other essential information for Commencement Week 2024

During Commencement Week May 3-9, access to parking and some campus buildings and resources may change.

The main University ceremony will be Saturday, May 4, in Coach Richard Wackar Stadium, with a rain date on Sunday if needed.

College-level ceremonies will take place on University Green, Monday, May 6, to Thursday, May 9. In the event of severe weather, ceremonies will move to Esbjornson (Esby) Gymnasium.

All ceremonies to be livestreamed. If you can't make it to campus, livestreaming our ceremonies is the next best thing. Find livestream links here.

Information for visitors

Parking & Shuttles

During Rowan's main, university-wide Commencement ceremony, parking lot C (off Carpenter Street) will be reserved for visitors with special needs. A parking pass will be required to use that lot.

Other visitors may park in lots A, B, O, D and in the Edgewood Park Apartments and Chestnut Hall lots. Free shuttles will loop through these lots to Wackar Stadium. Additional shuttles will loop from Rowan Boulevard/Courtyard by Marriot to the stadium.

During the college-level ceremonies, recommended parking is in the Townhouse Garage, lots B, D, O and the Edgewood Park Apartments and Chestnut Hall lots. Shuttles will loop through these lots to Lot R, University Green at Bunce Hall. Additional shuttles will loop from Rowan Boulevard/Courtyard by Marriot to Lot R.

Lot P will be reserved for visitors with special needs but a parking pass will be required to use this lot. Parking lots R, E , Y and S will not be available for parking.

Need help navigating campus? View the campus map.

Information for employees and students

During Commencement Week, all University offices will be open during regular work hours.

Employees should avoid designated visitor parking lots. Alternate parking locations include the Townhouse garage, Rowan Boulevard or Mick Drive garages or open lots on the north side of campus.

Wellness Center

The Rowan University Wellness Center will be open on summer hours, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Mon. to Thurs.; Fri. 8-4.

Recreation and Fitness Centers

The Rowan University Rec Center will be open 6 a.m. to 9 p.m., Monday to Friday, May 6-10.

The Fitness Center on Victoria Street will be open from 4-8 p.m.

Note: should Commencement activities move indoors due to inclement weather, the Rec Center will be closed during ceremonies.

Food service

Though many campus dining facilities will be closed during Commencement week, the Owl's Nest restaurant (1^st Floor Chamberlain Student Center) will be open Monday to Friday, May 6-10, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

For more information, including hours and times for all ceremonies, please visit the Commencement 2024 site.

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