University of Wisconsin–Madison

Parking and Shuttle Map

Complimentary parking is available in the parking lots shown in the map on the designated days and times.

Note: If parking in a ramp or garage, pull a ticket and use for exit. There is no charge during free hours.

A map of the central portion of the UW–Madison campus showing parking lots and shuttle routes for spring 2026 commencement weekend.

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Shuttle route and stops

Complimentary shuttle service will be available to transport participants and guests around campus. The shuttle will operate Saturday every 10 minutes from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Some shuttle buses will be wheelchair accessible.

West loop shuttle (purple)

Directions

The west loop shuttle will travel east on University Avenue and merge onto Campus Drive/W. Johnson Street, turn north on N. Park Street, turn west on University Avenue, merge right on Babcock Drive, turn west on Observatory drive, turn north on Walnut Street, turn west on Marsh Drive, turn north on University Bay Drive, turn east on Walnut Street and exit the first roundabout continuing on Walnut Street, turn east on University Avenue.

Shuttle stops

  • University Avenue (eastbound): Engineering Centers
  • W. Johnson Street: Lot 13
  • University Avenue (westbound): Lot 20
  • Babcock Drive stop: Lot 40
  • Observatory Drive: Lot 36; Lot 67
  • University Bay Drive: Lot 60
  • Walnut Street: Lot 64

East loop shuttle (red)

Directions

The east loop shuttle will travel east on W. Dayton Street, turn north on N. Francis Street, turn west on University Avenue, turn north on N. Park Street, turn west on Observatory Drive, turn south on N. Charter Street.

Shuttle stops

  • W. Dayton Street: the Kohl Center
  • University Avenue: Lot 83 (Fluno Center)
  • N. Park Street: Lot 5
  • Observatory Drive: Bascom Hall
  • N. Charter Street: corner of University Avenue; corner of Dayton Street

Parking lots and ramps

Zone 1 available parking

No charge to park Friday noon–11 p.m, and Saturday 7 a.m.–Sunday 2 p.m. Commencement parking only on Saturday: Lots 7, 13, 16, 33, 45, 56, 80, and 82.


Zone 2 available parking

No charge to park Friday noon–Sunday 2 p.m.


Restricted lots

No commencement parking at the following lots.

  • Lot 88
  • Lot 87, 701 W. Dayton
  • Lot 136
  • Lot 50, 33 N. Charter Street
  • Lot 53, 155 N. Charter Street
  • Lot 113
  • Lot 44, 965 W Dayton Street
  • Lot 106
  • Lot 55, 335 N. Charter Street
  • Lot 109
  • Lot 107
  • Lot 132
  • Lot 88
  • Lot 87, 701 W. Dayton
  • Lot 136
  • Lot 50, 33 N. Charter Street
  • Lot 53, 155 N. Charter Street
  • Lot 113
  • Lot 44, 965 W Dayton Street
  • Lot 106
  • Lot 55, 335 N. Charter Street
  • Lot 109
  • Lot 107
  • Lot 132
  • Lot 102

Accessible reserved parking

The following lots are exclusively for ADA and accessible reserved parking.

  • Lot 46, 301 N. Lake Street
  • Lot 83, 314 N. Frances Street
  • Lot 29, 21 N. Park Street
  • Lot 7, 325 N. Brooks Street
  • Lot 80, 1308-1338 West Dayton Street
  • Lot 6, 600 N. Park Street