Posted: March 24, 2017
Parking and Traffic Advisory for Bryce Jordan Center Commencement Ceremony - May 7, 2017
To manage the significant congestion expected around the Bryce Jordan Center (BJC), Medlar Field, Beaver Stadium, and University Drive during spring commencement weekend, traffic and parking will be managed by filling alternating lots for each commencement ceremony. Drivers will be directed to the appropriate lot by University Police and event parking staff based on the traffic and parking conditions at the time of their arrival. Please use caution while traveling through this area of campus and allow extra time to reach your destination.
General parking for Penn State spring commencement ceremonies being held at the BJC will be available at one or more of the following parking areas, as directed by University Police and event parking staff:
Lot 44 - located east of the BJC, and accessible from Porter Road (via Park Avenue or College Avenue) and Dauer Drive (via University Drive)
Stadium West - located west of Beaver Stadium, and accessible only from Park Avenue
Porter North - located north of Medlar Field at Lubrano Park, and accessible from Porter Road (via Park Avenue or College Avenue)
ADA parking will be available at the following Lot 44 and Stadium West areas:
- Northwest corner of Lot 44 near the BJC Gate B, across from the Penn State All-Sports Museum (accessible from intersection of Porter Road and Curtin Road)
- Section of Lot Orange L located between the BJC and Lot 44 (accessible from Dauer Drive via University Drive)
-First three rows of parking in the southeast corner of Stadium West near Beaver Stadium, and the first four rows in the southwest corner of Stadium West near University Drive/Curtin Road intersection (all accessible only from Park Avenue)
To ensure the safety of all guests and to assist with traffic flow between each ceremony, drivers are discouraged from dropping off or picking up guests outside of the designated ADA parking areas. These areas are ADA accessible and located just a short distance from entrances to the BJC. Curtin Road will also be closed to vehicle traffic between University Drive and the entrance to Lot 44 throughout most of the commencement ceremonies to allow safe pedestrian access between Beaver Stadium and the BJC.
Commencement parking for all ceremonies will be available at no charge, courtesy of Penn State Transportation Services.
SEATING INFORMATION
Guests are to enter the BJC through Gates A, B, C or D. Admittance will be permitted at 2:30 p.m. for our 3:30 p.m. ceremony. Inside the building, seating is accessible from the concourse level. Seating will be available on a first-come first-served basis. Tickets are not required and there is no guest limit.
For Guests with Disabilities
Penn State encourages persons with disabilities to participate in its programs and activities. Reserved seat tickets will not be needed, but guests with disabilities should arrive at least an hour early to avoid the last-minute rush. Inside the Founders Lounge entrance, ushers will be available to assist in taking individuals via elevator to the appropriate seating located on the concourse level. Due to space limitations, only one person may accompany the guest with disability in the accessible seating area. The chairs in the accessible seating area are plastic, and are armless portable chairs to allow movement for wheelchairs. Other family members may sit in the general seating located throughout the arena.
Live Stream Available for College of Agricultural Sciences ceremony
The University will provide live streaming for undergraduate commencement ceremonies.
See the schedule and the live stream link listed at the University's commencement link here to find our ceremony.