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Spring 2024 Commencement Parking & Traffic Alert, May 2 – 5, 2024
5/2/2024Spring 2024 Commencement ceremonies for USF will be held in the Yuengling Center starting Thursday, May 2, through Sunday, May 5, 2024.
High traffic volumes are expected at the Leroy Collins Blvd. and Bull Run Dr. entrances off Fowler Ave leading to the Yuengling Center. Parking demand is also likely to increase in Yuengling Center lots and other parking lots located along Alumni Dr., Genshaft Dr., Holly Dr., and Leroy Collins Blvd. As guests arrive and proceed to the Yuengling Center, please be mindful of increased pedestrian traffic along Alumni Dr., Genshaft Dr., Sago Dr., and Elm Dr.
Roads and traffic flow around the Yuengling Center will be closed and redirected to provide a safe pedestrian and traffic environment. Bull Run Dr. will be closed from the intersection of Alumni Dr. north to Elm Dr. Alumni Dr will be closed from the intersection of Leroy Collins Blvd, eastbound to Bull Run Dr.
On Thursday, May 2, through Sunday, May 5 – Road closures for Commencement will begin Thursday at 3:30 pm and reopen Sunday at 10:00 pm.
Bull Runner Impact: Detours on routes Green, Purple, Red, Orange, and Brown beginning Thursday, May 2 through Sunday, May 5. Normal service resumes on Monday, May 6. For more information, please call (813) 974 - 6902 or visit www.usf.edu/bullrunner. You can track Bull Runner buses live at usfbullrunner.com.
Thursday, May 2: Doors open at 4:30 pm ceremony will start at 6:00 pm
Friday, May 3: Doors open at 8:00 am ceremonies will start at 9:00 am, 1:30 pm, &
6:00 pm
Saturday, May 4: Doors open at 8:00 am ceremonies will start at 9:00 am, 1:30 pm,
& 6:00 pm
Sunday, May 5: Doors open at 8:00 am ceremonies will start at 9:00 am, 1:30 pm, &
6:00 pm
Parking lots will be impacted as follows:
| Parking Lot | Impact on May 2 - May 5, 2024 | |
|---|---|---|
| 22A | Mixed Use (USF Community and Commencement) | |
| 22D | Mixed Use (USF Community and Commencement) | |
| 22E | Mixed Use (USF Community and Commencement) | |
| 22F | Closed for Commencement Parking | |
| 6 | Portion of Lot Closed for Commencement Parking | |
| 36 | Restricted for E, GZ, and Reserved Parking Only | |
| 23A, 23B | Restricted for E, GZ, and Reserved Parking Only | |
Click here for a copy of the campus map to find the identified parking lots.
USF’s parking garages, especially Beard Garage and Laurel Garage, usually have parking available and offer regular, convenient Bull Runner service to stops across campus. Lots 18, located off of Sycamore Dr., also has parking available and serve as a good option for those who typically park in the Yuengling Center lots. Additionally, after 5:30 pm and on weekends, cars with valid USF parking permits, with the exception of Park-N-Ride permits, may park out of their designated areas, excluding Resident and Reserved parking spaces.
As always, we appreciate your patience and cooperation. If you have any questions, please contact Parking & Transportation Services at psweb@usf.edu or (813) 974-3990.
2023-2024 Virtual Parking Permits are available now!
8/1/2023All parking permit sales for the 2023-2024 academic year are now available. Visit parking.usf.edu to sign into your account and purchase your virtual parking permit.
Reminder:
- Virtual Parking Permits: Your vehicle’s license plate will serve as your virtual parking permit. Physical
permits are not provided. Learn more at www.usf.edu/virtualparkingpermits
- Park Plate Out: With your license plate as your permit, you will need to park “plate out.” This means your license plate must be facing towards the drive lane so it can be read by our License Plate Recognition (LPR) technology.
The USF PATS Traffic & Alerts LISTSERV is used to inform the USF community about impacts to traffic and parking on campus. To subscribe/unsubscribe visit: www.usf.edu/PATSalert