Commencement Directions and Parking

Directions &
Parking

Directions to Delaware Stadium

  • From the North and the East:
    I-95 South to Delaware exit 1-B, Route 896 north. Delaware Stadium is located on the right, after Routes 4/896 intersection and between the Bob Carpenter Center and the Delaware Field House.
  • From the South and the West:
    I-95 North to Maryland Exit 109B, Route 279 north (also called Route 2). Proceed on this road which becomes Elkton Road into Newark. Turn right at the intersection of Routes 2 (279) and 4. Turn left at intersection of Routes 4/896. The Delaware Stadium is located on the right, between the Bob Carpenter Center and the Delaware Field House.

 

Parking Information

University of Delaware parking lots are complimentary for guests on May 20 - May 24, 2025.

If you are attending a ceremony At Clayton Hall:

·       Please use this map for parking instructions

https://drive.google.com/file/d/13TJMnHbkM2KaGjzLQGH29p0c2e7jFnAO/view?usp=sharing

·       ADA Parking is limited, but guests can be dropped off at the front of Clayton Hall, and then proceed to the parking lot.

If you attending a ceremony at Mitchell Hall:
 We recommend parking in any of the lots marked the map below.


NORTH CAMPUS PARKING MAP

 

 If you are attending a ceremony at Delaware Stadium, the Field House or at the Bob Carpenter Center:

·       ADA parking is available for guests with ADA placards.  Please display your placard and a parking attendant will direct you to the ADA parking area.

·       Please expect to be directed to the closest possible parking spot by parking attendants. 

·       Golf carts will be available to escort patrons closer to the stadium.

·       Shuttles will transport guests across the street on South Campus.  All shuttles are ADA accessible.  No shuttles will be running from central campus.  Please drive or use a rideshare like Lyft.

 

   SOUTH CAMPUS PARKING MAP

 

 On Saturday May 25th, please expect extremely heavy traffic on I-95, especially after 8 a.m. Guests are highly encouraged to arrive early.  Lots open at 6 a.m., gates open at 7 a.m.

 

If you are attending a ceremony at Trabant University Center:

·       Please park in the Trabant Garage, located right next to Trabant University Center.

For additional information while visiting campus:  https://www.udel.edu/about/visit/

For additional information while visiting Newark, DE: https://newarkde.gov/