Parking and Transportation

Parking is at Autzen Stadium, PacificSource North Lot, or Millrace Garage

Commencement is one of the busiest times on campus, with approximately 30,000 visitors expected. To ensure sufficient space for graduates and their guests:

  • Parking will be at:
    • Autzen Stadium: 2727 Leo Harris Parkway, Eugene, OR 97401
    • PacificSource North Lot, 555 International Way, Springfield, OR 97477. This lot is ideal for those traveling via I-5, as it allows guests to quickly exit the freeway, park, and shuttle to Autzen while avoiding much of the day’s traffic. This park-and-ride location is also close to food options and allows for an easier return trip home after ceremonies.
    • Millrace Garage, 1625 Millrace Drive, Eugene, OR 97403. From this lot, attendees can enjoy a walk through a woodsy area and over the Willamette River to Autzen, alongside graduating students.
  • Carpooling or rideshare is strongly encouraged!
  • 6:00 a.m. – Parking lots open
  • 6:30 a.m. – Shuttles start from PacificSource and run on a continuous loop throughout the day.
  • 6:30 a.m. – Shuttles start from Millrace Garage and will only run during the main ceremony. In the afternoon, guests can use the Matthew Knight Arena shuttle stop and enjoy a short walk back to Millrace. For those with mobility needs, the university’s accessible shuttle will provide transportation back to Millrace.
  • Free shuttle service from Autzen (south side) to campus begins immediately following the conclusion of the University Commencement Ceremony.
  • An ADA shuttle will be running a loop on campus only, between ADA parking lots, ceremony locations, the EMU, and Millrace Garage.
  • June 15 is a regular business day on campus. There will be no public parking available on campus except in the Millrace Garage or those with ADA placards/plates. Vehicles without valid permits may be cited.
  • Designated ADA parking for those with ADA placards/plates is available at:
    • Autzen Stadium Entry 5
    • The 13th Avenue Garage on campus
    • Lot 37 (west of Matthew Knight Arena)
    • Lot 38 (southeast of Hayward Field)
    • Lot 17 (west of Beall Concert Hall)

If guests plan to attend the University Commencement Ceremony and need ADA parking accommodations, please drive to Autzen Stadium and utilize the ADA parking at the stadium.

Shuttles

  • Free shuttle service from the Millrace Garage (campus) and PacificSource (Springfield) to Autzen Stadium will begin at 6:30 a.m.
  • Free shuttle service from Autzen (south side) to campus begins immediately following the conclusion of the University Commencement Ceremony.
  • Free shuttle service between Autzen Stadium, Millrace Garage, campus stops, and PacificSource will run on a continuous route until 7:00 p.m.
  • The campus loop will make the following stops:
    1. Matthew Knight Arena
    2. Hayward Field
    3. Frohnmayer Music Building–Beall Concert Hall

Access Shuttle 

On Monday, June 15, there will be an access shuttle operating on campus for those with conditions that impact mobility. Stops for the on-campus route are as follows:

  1. Matthew Knight Arena
  2. Hayward Field
  3. Erb Memorial Union
  4. Frohnmayer Music Building–Beall Concert Hall
  5. Millrace Garage

Please note, the access shuttle runs only on campus.

View the Shuttle Map