NEW: Reserved Premium Parking
- Starting in May 2025, Baxter Arena will now offer Reserved Premium Parking.
- If you prefer to skip the hunt for a parking spot on Commencement day, you can now reserve parking ahead of time. A limited number of Premium Parking Passes will go on sale on Tuesday, April 1 at 10 A.M.
- Passes are $10 per vehicle
- Valid for lots 21, 22, or 25
- Spots are limited! Once they're gone, they're gone!
- Premium Parking can be purchased through Ticketmaster or by visiting the Baxter Arena Box Office
- Free parking is still available! Lots 20, 24, 26, and 27 will remain free and open to all guests, on a first-come, first-served basis.
- Click here to purchase Premium Parking for the 9 A.M. Ceremony on Friday, May 16
- Click here to purchase Premium Parking for the 3 P.M. Ceremony on Friday, May 16
Getting to the Ceremony
- Traffic could be heavy. Please add 30 minutes to your commute time and we recommend avoiding West Center Road. View a map showing the best routes to Baxter Arena and where to park.
- Handicapped stalls are available in all lots for those displaying a valid, state-issued handicapped parking permit. Spaces are limited, so please arrive early.
When You Arrive at Baxter Arena
- NO TICKETS will be issued. There is NO LIMIT to guest count.
- The arena's clear bag policy will be enforced.
- All guests will be directed to the concourse to find seats to enjoy the ceremony.
- We recommend that guests sit in groups and allow space between each group.
- All boxes, bags, strollers, etc. are subject to a security check upon entering the building.
- Noise makers, balloons, and glass vases are prohibited.
- Minimal concessions will be for sale on the concourse - cashless purchases only.
- No outside food and drink.
- Empty water bottles are allowed, these can be filled at a water fountain.
- Flowers will be available for purchase prior to the ceremony.
- Maverick swag and gifts will be available for you to pick out on the concourse.
During the Ceremony
- Please shut off cell phones and refrain from use during the ceremony.
- As a courtesy to all graduates and their guests, we ask everyone to remain for the entire ceremony. Plan on meeting your graduate outside of Baxter Arena following the ceremony.
- Gatherings outside of Baxter Arena are strongly discouraged. We have numerous photo opportunities available on our Dodge and Scott Campus we recommend graduates and their guests take advantage of.
