Parking Information
Saturday Parking Map
General Parking - Lawn Ceremony
John Paul Jones Arena (JPJA) (295 Massie Road) ♿
- Fee: Complimentary parking is available in both the JPJA surface lot and the parking garage.
- Accessible Parking: A designated area in this lot will be available for individuals in wheelchairs or with limited mobility. To park in this area, drivers are required to have a valid disabled parking placard or license plate.
- Shuttle Bus Service: Shuttle service is available from this location during the hours listed below. Shuttle buses will load on Massie Road. The loading zone will be depicted by signage.
- Hours of Operation: 7 a.m. – 5:30 p.m
- Drop-off Location:
- General Public Shuttles: McCormick Road in front of the University Chapel.
- ADA Accessible Shuttles: McCormick Road in front of the Alderman Library.
- Return Shuttles:
- Following Final Exercises, accessible shuttles will load in the same location to transport guests to the various school/department ceremony locations across Grounds. Route details are below.
- Distance: Approximately a 25-minute walk to the Lawn
* Under the severe-weather plan, parking at JPJA will fill quickly. Shuttle buses will run extended hours under the inclement- and severe-weather plans.
Scott Stadium (1815 Stadium Road)
- Fee: Complimentary parking is available in this lot.
- Shuttle Bus Service: Shuttle service is not available from this location. For shuttles, please park at the John Paul Jones Arena.
- Distance: Approximately a 20-minute walk to the Lawn
E1 Parking Lot (575 Alderman Road)
- Fee: Complimentary parking is available
- Shuttle Bus Service: Shuttle service is not available from this location. For shuttles, please park at the John Paul Jones Arena.
- Distance: Less than a 20-minute walk to the Lawn
Central Grounds - The Lawn
Central Grounds Parking Garage (400 Emmet Street)
- Fee: Complimentary Parking. Limited parking is available at this location.
- Shuttle Bus Service: Shuttle service is not available from this location. For shuttles, please park at the John Paul Jones Arena.
- Distance: Less than a 10-minute walk to the Lawn.
Emmet/Ivy Parking Garage (123 Emmet Street)
- Fee: Complimentary parking available.
- Shuttle Bus Service: Shuttle service is not available from this location. For shuttles, please park at the John Paul Jones Arena.
- Distance: Approximately a 10-minute walk to the Lawn
North Grounds - Darden & Law School
Darden Parking Garage (100 Darden Boulevard)
- Fee: Complimentary parking is available
- Shuttle Bus Service: Shuttle service is available after the Lawn Ceremony (11AM-5:00PM)
- Distance: Less than a 2-minute walk to Darden
North Grounds Recreation Center (510 Massie Road)
- Fee: Complimentary parking is available on site
- Shuttle Bus Service: Shuttle service is available after the Lawn Ceremony (11AM-5:00PM)
- Distance: Less than a 5-minute walk to Darden
D2 Parking Lot (580 Massie Road)
- Fee: Complimentary parking is available on site
- Shuttle Bus Service: Shuttle service is available after the Lawn Ceremony (11AM-5:00PM)
- Distance: Less than a 2-minute walk to the Law School
D3 Parking Lot (600 Massie Road)
- Fee: Complimentary parking is available on site
- Shuttle Bus Service: Shuttle service is available after the Lawn Ceremony (11AM-5:00PM)
- Distance: Less than a 2-minute walk to the Law School
The Park (1015 Massie Road)
- Fee: Complimentary parking is available on site
- Shuttle Bus Service: Shuttle service is available after the Lawn Ceremony (11AM-5:00PM)
- Distance: Less than a 5-minute walk to the Law School and 12 minutes to Darden
South Lawn - Nau Hall & Nursing School
Health System South Garage (Crispell Drive)
- Fee: Complimentary parking is available
- Shuttle Bus Service: Shuttle service is not available from this location.
- Distance: Less than a 15-minute walk to the Lawn, Less than a 5-minute walk to the School of Nursing, Less than a 10-minute walk to Nau Hall
All other parking locations are reserved use only and a permit is required for access.
Shuttle Information
Please be advised that University Transit Service (UTS) adheres to federal guidance regarding masking mandates. Masks may be required to ride UTS buses. https://www.transit.dot.gov/TransitMaskUp
Additionally, the clear bag policy is in effect. For details, please visit: https://majorevents.virginia.edu/finals/generalinformation/safety-security#clearbag
John Paul Jones Shuttle
John Paul Jones Arena to UVA Chapel
7:00AM-5:00PM
Pre-Lawn Accessibility ♿
John Paul Jones Arena to Alderman Library
7:00AM - 11:00AM
Post-Lawn Shuttle
UVA Chapel, Culbreth Theatre, John Paul Jones Arena, Aquatic Fitness Center
Post-Lawn Accessibility ♿
Alderman Library, Alderman road/Shannon House (Drop off only), John Paul Jones Arena
11:00 - 5:00PM