Parking availability for Winter 2025 Commencement
Many campus parking lots will be free beginning the weekend of commencement. Complimentary shuttle service will be available on Sunday, December 14. The shuttle will run every 10 minutes from 8 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. and again from noon to 2 p.m. All shuttle busses are wheelchair accessible. A detailed map is available below.
Accessible parking at the Kohl Center is limited and is on a first-come, first-served basis. Visit the Kohl Center accessibility page to learn more about accessible parking and accommodations.
Parking and shuttle map
The following map highlights parking lots and the shuttle route on the UW–Madison campus for 2025 Commencement weekend (Saturday, December 14–Sunday, December 15). It includes shuttle stop locations, ADA-accessible parking areas, and construction to help guests plan their visit.
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Map details
Road closures
- Left turn from N. Randall Ave. to Engineering Dr. closed.
- Engineering Dr. is accessible via right turn off of southbound N. Randall Ave.
- Lake St. from University Ave. to State St.:
- Western sidewalk closed
- Northbound traffic lane closed
- Both bicycle lanes are closed and merge with traffic lanes
- Traffic lanes are shifted and open to both north- and southbound traffic. Temporary protected walkway is available on east side of Lake St. Bicycles use caution when merging with traffic.
- Far-right lane of W. Johnson St. closed from Davis Residence Hall to N. Park St.
- Left lane of southbound N. Park St. closed before intersection with W. Johnson St.
- Intersection of Coyne Ct. and Capitol Ct. closed.
- Northbound lane of N. Brooks St. closed from Grainger Hall Garage (Lot 7) entrance to W. Johnson St.
- Grainger Hall Garage (Lot 7) remains open. Turn left from University Ave. to southbound N. Brooks St. to access garage entrance. Exit Lot 7 by turning right onto northbound N. Brooks St. toward University Ave.
Shuttle route and stops
Complimentary shuttle service will be available on Sunday, December 14. The shuttle will run every 10 minutes from 8 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. and again from noon to 2 p.m. Shuttle route and stops are indicated on this map and below. All shuttle buses are wheelchair accessible.
- Shuttle loop: The shuttle will travel east on Dayton Street beginning at N. Randall Avenue, turn north on N. Francis Street, turn east on University Avenue, and turn south on N. Randall Avenue.
- Dayton Street stops
- Weeks Hall
- Parking Lot 45
- Ogg Hall
- Nicholas Recreation Center
- Francis Street stops
- Across from Witte Hall
- University Avenue stops
- City of Madison Parking Ramp
- Hamel Music Center
- Chadbourne Residence Hall
- Botany Garden
- Medical Sciences Center
- Randall Avenue stops
- Engineering Hall
- Dayton Street stops
Parking Lots
Lots 29, 46, 48, and 87 will have staff present starting at 7 a.m. on Sunday, December 14 to assist visitors with parking. Lots 48 and 87 are exclusively for ADA and accessible parking.
Free parking lots
- Lot 94, 115 N Frances Street – 0.1 miles, 3-minute walk
- Lot 86, 210 N. Mills Street – 0.5 miles, 10-minute walk
- Lot 45,117 N. Mills Street – 0.5 miles, 12-minute walk
- Lot 54, 112 N. Charter Street – 0.6 miles,13-minute walk
- Lot 56, 255 N. Charter Street – 0.6 miles, 13-minute walk
- Lot 4, 437 Easterday Lane – 1.7 miles, 38-minute walk
- Lot 17, 1525 Engineering Drive – 0.8 miles, 19-minute walk
- Lot 26, 1188-1565 Observatory Drive – 1.0 mile, 22-minute walk
- Lot 19, 15 Breese Terrace – 1.1 miles, 23-minute walk
- Lot 40, 655 Linden Drive – 1.1 miles, 24-minute walk
- Lot 34, 1480 Tripp Circle – 1.1 miles, 25-minute walk
- Lot 41, 1820 University Avenue – 1.1 miles, 25-minute walk
- Lot 36, 645 Observatory Drive – 1.2 miles, 27-minute walk
- Lot 39, 1811 Linden Drive – 1.2 miles, 27-minute walk
- Lot 35, 655 Babcock Drive – 1.2 miles, 28-minute walk
- Lot 37, 651 Elm Drive – 1.4 miles, 31-minute walk
- Lot 57, 632 Willow Drive – 1.5 miles, 34-minute walk
- Lot 58, 1975 Willow Drive – 1.5 miles, 35-minute walk
Restricted lots on Saturday, Dec. 13 and Sunday, Dec. 14, 7 a.m.-5 p.m.
- Lot 67, 2002 Linden Drive – 1.5 miles, 33-minute walk
- Lot 12, 1850 Linden Drive – 0.3 miles, 29-minute walk
- Lot 30, 450 Henry Mall – 1.0 mile, 22-minute walk
- Lot 21, 1221 Linden Drive – 0.9 mile, 20-minute walk
- Lot 11, 1125 Observatory Drive – 0.8 mile, 17-minute walk
- Lot 5, 430 N. Park Street – 0.5 mile, 12-minute walk
- Lot 18, 1420 Monroe Street – 0.9 mile, 20-minute walk
- Lot 16, 48 N. Randall Ave – 0.8 mile, 17-minute walk
- Lot 80, 1308-1338 West Dayon Street – .6 mile, 14 minute walk
- Lot 13, 1217 W Johnson Street – .6 mile, 14 minute walk
- Lot 81, 1280 Capital Court & 40 N. Charter Street – .6 mile, 14 minute walk
- Lot 33, 130 N. Mills Street – .5 mile, 11 minute walk
- Lot 51, 30 N. Mills Street – .5 mile, 12 minute walk
- Lot 92, 1015 Clymer Place – .4 mile, 9 minute walk
- Lot 44, 965 W Dayton Street – .4 mile, 8 minute walk
- Lot 7, 325 N. Brooks Street – .4 mile, 10 minute walk
- Lot 29, 21 N. Park Street – .3 mile, 7 minute walk
- Lot 46, 301 N. Lake Street – .2 mile, 5 minute walk
- Lot 69, 280 N. Francis Street – .1 mile, 3 minute walk
- Lot 10, 1001 Observatory Drive – .7 miles, 16 minute walk
- Lot 9, 955 Observatory Drive – .6 mile, 14 minute walk
- Lot 8, 640 N. Park Street – .8 mile, 17 minute walk
- Lot 6, 600 N. Park Street – .7 mile, 14 minute walk
Restricted lots on Sunday, Dec. 14 for commencement, 7 a.m. – 5 p.m.
- Lot 87, 701 W. Dayton – 184 feet, 1-minute walk
- Lot 91, 105 N Frances Street – 0.1 mile, 2-minute walk
- Lot 48, 120 East Campus Mall – 0.2 miles, 4-minute walk