Parking and Accessibility

Parking and Transportation

Carter-Finley Stadium Parking

There is no charge for parking at Carter-Finley Stadium during commencement.

Please be advised that there may be a heavy flow of traffic the day of commencement into and out of the area, and travel should be planned accordingly.

Graduates

Graduates are directed to enter through Gate B off Trinity Rd.

For easiest access to the graduate assembly area, parking is available in the Stadium East lot.

Accessibility information for graduates is available below.

Faculty

Faculty are directed to enter through Gate E off Edwards Mill Rd. onto Steven Stroud Way.

For easiest access to the faculty assembly area, parking is available in the Stadium North lot. Faculty should then descend the access ramp on the northwest side of the stadium to the loading area for assembly.

Accessibility information for faculty is available below.

Guests and Attendees

Parking is available for guests in the Stadium West, Stadium Southeast, Stadium North and IPF Lots. Staff will be on site to assist with directions.

Guests are directed to enter through either Gate B or Gate C off Trinity Rd., Gate E off Edwards Mill Rd. or Gate F off Westchase Blvd.

Accessibility information for guests is available below.

On-Campus Parking

Parking on campus is on a first-come, first-serve basis. Because of limited campus parking, visitors are encouraged to carpool or use public transportation such as GoRaleigh and GoTriangle.

Carter-Finley Stadium Parking Map

Downloadable Carter-Finley Parking Map

Accessibility

NC State University is dedicated to providing accessible resources for our students, faculty, guests, and other friends of the university. If you or your family or guests require any special resources or services for Commencement, please view instructions and resources below. General questions regarding accessibility resources for Commencement may be directed to commencement@ncsu.edu. Questions regarding accessibility resources for college or departmental ceremonies should be directed to the appropriate department.

Graduates

Graduating students that require any assistive devices, services or other accommodations to participate in the Commencement exercises at Carter-Finley Stadium should contact commencement@ncsu.edu.

Accessible Student Parking

Accessible parking will be reserved for students on the east side Carter-Finley Stadium with the appropriate state-issued placards. Please follow instructions from staff on site.

Accessible Student Seating

Students will enter the stadium through the south side of the stadium; no stairs required. Seats will be available for students with accessible seating needs. Students with any questions regarding accessible seating should contact commencement@ncsu.edu.

Faculty

Faculty should enter through the access ramp on the northwest side of the stadium to the loading area for assembly and follow instructions of staff on site.

Accessible Faculty Parking

Accessible parking will be reserved for faculty in the Stadium North lot with the appropriate state-issued placards. Please follow instructions from staff on site.

Guests

Accessible Guest Parking

Accessible parking will be reserved for guests on both the east and west sides of Carter-Finley Stadium with the appropriate state-issued placards. Please follow instructions from staff on site.

Accessible Guest Seating

Guests will enter Carter-Finley Stadium from accessible parking through either the east of west sides of the stadium, through gate numbers 2, 3, 4, 8, or 9. Seats will be available for guests with accessible seating needs. Guests should work with staff on site for appropriate seating instructions.

If you have any questions about accessible seating, please contact us at commencement@ncsu.edu.

Closed Captioning

Live closed captioning will be available during the ceremony via mobile devices. To access mobile device captions, visit go.ncsu.edu/captions.