Public Parking for Department Graduations

Most Department Graduations are held in the Hearst Greek Theatre, Zellerbach Hall, or Zellerbach Playhouse. If you don't know where your Department Graduation is, please visit the main Commencement website

Hearst Greek Theatre

Zellerbach Hall / Playhouse

Hearst Greek Theatre Ceremonies

$12 flat rate. Debit or credit card only. No cash.

Parking for Department Graduations is only available on a first-come, first-serve basis the day of the ceremony. Graduating students and their guests may use the free Bear Transit campus shuttles to travel from the lot to the Hearst Greek Theatre.

Lot Available For
Foothill Lot All Ceremonies
Upper Hearst Structure 7pm Weekday Ceremonies,
All Weekend Ceremonies
Lower Hearst Structure

Levels 1, 3, and 4:
7pm Weekday Ceremonies,
All Weekend Ceremonies

Level 2:
All Ceremonies

Non-UC Lot

Public parking is also available at the Stadium Garage. Please note that rates and hours may differ.

Zellerbach Hall / Zellerbach Playhouse Ceremonies

$12 flat rate. Debit or credit card only. No cash.

Parking for Department Graduations is only available on a first-come, first-serve basis the day of the ceremony. Graduating students and their guests may use the free Bear Transit campus shuttles to travel from the lot to Zellerbach Hall/Playhouse.

Lot Available For
Lower Sproul Garage All Ceremonies
RSF Garage 7pm Weekday Ceremonies,
All Weekend Ceremonies

Non-UC Lot

Public parking is also available at the Telegraph-Channing Garage. Please note that rates and hours may differ.

Visit the City of Berkeley website for more information.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What cards are accepted at UC public parking lots?

Visa, MasterCard, Discover, and American Express are all accepted. Unfortunately, mobile payment (Apple Pay, Google Pay, etc.) is not accepted at this time. Payment will be collected by an attendant at the entrance to the lot.

I have an ADA placard/plate. Is there any ADA-specific public parking?

ADA parking spaces are available at the UC public lots listed above on a first-come, first-served basis at the same rate.

Where can I find the date, time, and location for my department's ceremony?

You can find this information by visiting the main Commencement website and searching for your department name.