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Spring 2026 Commencement Parking & Traffic Alert, May 7 - May 10, 2026

4/30/2026

Spring 2026 Commencement ceremonies for USF will be in the Yuengling Center from Thursday, May 7, through Sunday, May 10, 2026.

High traffic volumes are expected at the Leroy Collins Blvd. and Bull Run Dr. entrances off Fowler Ave leading to the Yuengling Center.  Parking demand is also likely to increase in Yuengling Center lots and other parking lots located along Alumni Dr., Genshaft Dr., Holly Dr., and Leroy Collins Blvd.  As guests arrive and proceed to the Yuengling Center, please be mindful of increased pedestrian traffic along Alumni Dr., Genshaft Dr., Sago Dr., and Elm Dr.

Roads and traffic flow around the Yuengling Center will be closed and redirected to provide a safe pedestrian and traffic environment.  Bull Run Dr. will be closed from the intersection of Alumni Dr. north to Elm Dr. Alumni Dr will be closed from the intersection of Leroy Collins Blvd, eastbound to Bull Run Dr.

Commencement-related road closures will begin Thursday, May 7 at 11:00 am until 8:00 pm Sunday, May 10.

Bull Runner Impact: Detours on routes Green, Purple, Red, Orange, and Brown beginning Thursday, May 7 through Sunday, May 10. Normal service resumes on Monday, May 11. For more information, please call (813) 974 - 6902 or visit www.bullrunner. You can track Bull Runner buses live at usfbullrunner.com. 

Thursday, May 7: Doors open at 12:30 pm, ceremonies will start at 1:30, & 6:00 pm
Friday, May 8: Doors open at 8:00 am, ceremonies will start at 9:00 am, 1:30 pm, & 6:00 pm
Saturday, May 9: Doors open at 8:00 am, ceremonies will start at 9:00 am, 1:30 pm, & 6:00 pm
Sunday, May 10: Doors open at 8:00 am, ceremonies will start at 9:00 am, 1:30 pm, & 6:00 pm 

Parking lots will be impacted as follows:

Parking Lot	Impact on May 7 – May 10, 2026
22A	Mixed Use (USF Community and Commencement)
22D	Mixed Use (USF Community and Commencement)
22E	Mixed Use (USF Community and Commencement)
22F	Closed for Commencement Parking
6	A portion of Lot Closed for Commencement Parking
36	Restricted for E, GZ, and Reserved Parking Only
23A, 23B	Restricted for E, GZ, and Reserved Parking Only

Click here for a copy of the campus map to find the identified parking lots.

USF’s parking garages, especially Beard Garage and Laurel Garage, typically have parking available and offer regular, convenient Bull Runner service to stops across campus. Lot 18, located off Sycamore Drive, also has parking available, serving as a good option for those who typically park in the Yuengling Center lots. Additionally, after 5:30 pm and on weekends, cars with valid USF parking permits, except for Park-N-Ride permits, may park out of their designated areas, excluding Resident and Reserved parking spaces.

As always, we appreciate your patience and cooperation. If you have any questions, please contact Parking & Transportation Services at psweb@usf.edu or (813) 974-3990.