Road Closures for Campuswide Commencement

Closed 6:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

  • Channing Way between Bowditch St. and College Ave.
    • Commencement Parking permit holders for Underhill Garage will be allowed through this closure in the westbound direction only. Access to Underhill is also available on Haste St.
    • No thru traffic or UC Permit holders will be allowed through this closure.
  • Dwight Way between College Ave. and Warring St.
    • Only buses will be allowed through this closure.
  • Warring St. between Dwight Way and Bancroft Ave. and Bancroft Ave. between Warring St. and Piedmont Ave.
    • Only buses and residents will be allowed through this closure.

Closed 7:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

  • Stadium Rim Way between Gayley Rd. and Centennial Dr.
    • For a detour route to access Hill Campus, including the Lawrence Hall of Science and UC Botanical Garden, please see the FAQ.

Closed 7:30 a.m. Until End of Ceremony

  • Piedmont Ave. / Gayley Rd. between Bancroft Way and Hearst Ave.

    • Commencement Parking permit holders for Stadium Garage and other lots along Gayley / Piedmont will be allowed through this closure.
    • No thru traffic or UC Permits will be allowed through this closure.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

How can I access the Hill Campus (including the Lawrence Hall of Science and UC Botanical Garden) during the road closures?

Use the following detour to access the Hill Campus, including the Lawrence Hall of Science and the UC Botanical Garden:

  1. Start at Hearst Avenue and Oxford Street.
  2. Head east on Hearst Avenue toward Euclid Avenue.
  3. Turn left on Euclid Avenue.
  4. Stay on Euclid Avenue for approximately 1.5 miles until you reach Marin Avenue.
  5. Turn right onto Marin Avenue.
  6. Turn right at the top of the hill onto Grizzly Peak Boulevard.
  7. Travel for approximately 1 mile, then turn right onto Centennial Drive.