Commencement Parking & Transportation

This year parking permits will be virtual and a vehicle must be registered to the permit. Only register the parking permit once you know which vehicle you will use, as this info cannot be changed later. Once you have registered the vehicles (up to 3 parking permits), print out the registration confirmation email and display it on the matching vehicle dashboard the day of the ceremony. Graduates can obtain parking permits beginning March 25, 2025 online. The last day to register a permit to a vehicle is May 12th. We will be at GradFest in person on March 25th, 26th & 27th if you have questions on this new process. See below for more information 

Permits can be registered online March 25th  - May 12th.*

Please find your ceremony below and use the correct link to register your vehicle. The graduate Net ID and License Plate number will be needed to during registration. 

• Please make sure you have already filed for graduation before attempting to get the parking permits.
• If you filed in October 2024, you will be able to get your permits starting March 25th.
• If you filed by the late filing deadline of April 1, 2025, please wait for your information to be uploaded.  You can check back on April 16, 2025.

 Click here for a How to register your vehicle VIDEO 

*For rental vehicles or last-minute needs, registration will reopen on the day of your ceremony from midnight until one hour before your ceremony begins, allowing you time to register the vehicle.

If you have any issues logging in or accessing the permits, please  call 510-885-3790 Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm or email  parking@csueastbay.edu with your full name and Net ID

College of Science (CSCI)

The College of Science will host three ceremonies by department/major.

Friday, May 16, 2025, at 9am - PARKING PERMIT REGISTRATION LINK

Biological Science, Chemistry and Biochemistry, Earth and Environmental Science, Physics, Public Health and Nursing

Friday, May 16, 2025, at 1pm - PARKING PERMIT REGISTRATION LINK

Mathematics, Statistics and Biostatistics and Psychology

Friday, May 16, 2025, at 5pm - PARKING PERMIT REGISTRATION LINK

Computer Science and Engineering

College of Education and Allied Studies (CEAS)

The College of Education and Allied Studies will host one ceremony for all departments.

Saturday, May 17, 2025, at 9am - PARKING PERMIT REGISTRATION LINK

Hospitality, Recreation and Tourism and Kinesiology
Educational Leadership, Educational Psychology and Teacher Education

College of Business and Economics (CBE)

The College of Business and Economics will host two ceremonies, one for undergraduate programs and one for graduate programs.

Saturday, May 17, 2025, at 1pm - PARKING PERMIT REGISTRATION LINK

Graduate Programs

Saturday, May 17, 2025, at 5pm - PARKING PERMIT REGISTRATION LINK

Undergraduate Programs

College of Letters, Arts and Social Sciences (CLASS)

The College of Letters, Arts, and Social Sciences will host two ceremonies by department/major.

Sunday, May 18, 2025, at 9am  - PARKING PERMIT REGISTRATION LINK

Criminal Justice, Ethnic Studies, Liberal Studies, Human Development and Womens Studies, Music, Philosophy and Religious Studies, Sociology, Theatre Arts & Dance

Sunday, May 18, 2025, at 1:30pm  - PARKING PERMIT REGISTRATION LINK

Anthropology, Geography and Environmental Studies, Art, Communication, English, Global Studies, History, Modern Languages and Literatures, Political Science, Public Affairs and Administration, Social Work, Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences

All traffic will be one way. Enter campus via the Carlos Bee Blvd entrance and exit campus via Harder Road.

Commencement Parking Map 2025

If you were unable to register for parking permits, please use either Uber/Lyft Drop off or our free Campus Shuttles running to/from Downtown Hayward BART.

Uber/Lyft

Drop off/Pick up spaces will be located in Parking Lot H close to the venue. 

If you were unable to register for parking permits, please use our free Campus Shuttles running to/from Downtown Hayward BART.

Shuttles

Park at the downtown City Hall parking garage for free and walk over to Hayward BART. Shuttles run every 30-40 minutes. Shuttles can get full, so plan on getting to the stop 30-40 minutes earlier in case there is a line or you need to wait for another shuttle. 

• Shuttles will run from 6:30am - 8:30pm on Friday, May 16th
• Shuttles will run from  7:30am -  8:30pm on Saturday, May 17th
• Shuttles will run from  7:30am -  4:30pm on Sunday, May 18th

(See commencement map for drop off/pick up Shuttle Stop Locations on campus)

• Are parking permits needed to park on campus during Commencement Ceremonies?                              

Yes, special commencement parking permits will be required to park at the University for ceremonies on Friday, May 16th, Saturday, May 17th, and Sunday, May 18th. The University’s Semester/Daily/Hourly parking permits are NOT valid for the commencement ceremonies. Please keep in mind that having a special commencement parking permit does not guarantee a parking space on campus. Parking is limited and will be available on a first-come, first-served basis.                                                                                                                                                                                                            

• Is the graduate required to display the special commencement parking permit on their vehicle?

Yes, every vehicle parking on the campus for Friday, Saturday and Sunday ceremonies will be required to display the confirmation receipt of their commencement parking permit on their dashboard.  The University’s Semester/Daily/Hourly parking permits are NOT valid for the commencement ceremonies.  Carpooling with family, friends or other graduates is highly encouraged.  

• How do I get my parking permits for the ceremony?

You can obtain your three (3) parking permits above in the "Parking Permit Registration Links - March 25th - May 12th" Section.  Each commencement ceremony will have its own unique special commencement parking permit that will only be valid on the designated date and time. Parking permits will be virtual and linked to a vehicle by license plate. The confirmation receipt must be displayed on the dashboard when parking on campus. Be sure to register your vehicle and obtain your permits by Monday, May 12, 2025.  

• What entrance to campus do I use for Commencement Ceremonies?

There will be one way traffic only on campus. All vehicles will enter campus via Carlos Bee Blvd and exit via Harder Road.

• When should the graduate arrive for the ceremonies?

It is recommended that graduates arrive at least one hour before the start of your ceremony to find parking and make your way over to the Graduate Assembly Area across from the Music Building.  

• Where should graduates park on commencement day? Where should guests park?

Graduates will park in the same lots as Guests, Parking Lots G and H. Please follow road signs and the instructions of law enforcement personnel who will be directing traffic.

• Where should graduates or guests park if they have a Disabled Placard?

Vehicles displaying a DMV-issued Disabled Persons Parking Placard, along with the special commencement confirmation receipt and registration in the system, will be directed to PARKING LOT K. Please follow road signs and the instructions of law enforcement personnel who will be directing traffic.

• What happens if I didn't register my vehicle but show up for the ceremony?

Vehicles without the special commencement confirmation receipt or vehicle registration in the system will not be permitted to park on campus.

• What happens if parking on campus fills up?

In the event that parking on campus reaches capacity in the designated lots for the ceremonies, guests and graduates will be directed to park in the overflow lots near the West side of campus.

• Will the campus shuttles be running to/from the BART station? 

Yes, the University will provide free shuttle service to and from the DOWNTOWN HAYWARD BART STATION starting two hours before each ceremony.  The shuttles will run approximately every 30 minutes depending on traffic, and will continue to run until approximately one hour after the ceremony concludes. There will be NO Shuttle service from the Castro Valley BART Station. AC Transit Line 60 is another option from the Downtown Hayward BART Station. AC Transit runs approximately every 40 minutes.

• Will there be UBER/LYFT drop off locations?

Yes, the University will provide UBER and Lyft drop off and pick up locations. All ceremonies will take place at the Amphitheater and the drop off/ pick up location will be in Lot H, in marked spaces.             

If you work or have finals please be aware some parking lots are closed or are reserved for Commencement ceremonies Friday, May 16th, Saturday, May 17th & Sunday, May 18th. 

AVAILABLE: (GREEN)  If you need to be parked on campus for finals or work, park in these lots:

East Side: Lot D, E, F or far side of G.

West Side: A, B, C, C1 or West Loop Road (curb parking)

CLOSED (RED): Parking Lots/areas that are closed:  J, N, P and East Loop Road - curb parking 

RESERVED (BLUE) : Parking lots that are reserved for Commencement parking only:   K (ADA), L (Security/VIP), G & H  (Grads/Guests/Event Staff)

More Info coming soon...

Harder Road will be closed at Bryn Mawr Ave Eastbound direction only (uphill) on Friday, May 16th - Sunday, May 18th.

• Westview Way and above Residents will be able to exit via Harder Road but cannot enter via Harder Road. 
• All Westview Way and above Residents please use Central Blvd as an entrance