Public Parking for Department Commencements

Choose your Department Graduation Ceremony venue to view your parking options

Most Department Graduation Ceremonies are held in the Hearst Greek Theatre, Zellerbach Hall, or Zellerbach Playhouse. To find your Department Ceremony venue, please visit the main Commencement website.

Hearst Greek Theatre

Zellerbach Hall / Playhouse

Hearst Greek Theatre Ceremonies

UC Lots

Parking will be first-come, first-served at the following lots.

Please note that only certain lots listed below may be available, depending upon the time and day of the Ceremony.

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

While we do not offer dedicated Commencement Shuttles during Department Commencements, graduating students and their guests may use the standard Bear Transit campus shuttles free of charge. Visit the Bear Transit page to learn more.

Parking will be a $11 flat rate.

Credit / Debit Card Only (No Cash)

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

UC Lots

Parking will be first-come, first-served at the following lots.

Please note that only certain lots listed below may be available, depending upon the time and day of the Ceremony.

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

While we do not offer dedicated Commencement Shuttles during Department Commencements, graduating students and their guests may use the standard Bear Transit campus shuttles free of charge. Visit the Bear Transit page to learn more.

Parking will be a $11 flat rate.

Credit / Debit Card Only (No Cash)

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.