Commencement 2023 Shuttle Parking & Security Information

Posted on June 5, 2023

Commencement is Monday, June 5 at at Purcell Pavilion at the Joyce Center on the campus of the University of Notre Dame. The ceremony begins promptly at 7:00 p.m. Doors open at 5:30 for attendees. Click here for details on student arrival time.

Due to parking lot construction project, the Joyce Parking Lot will NOT be available for parking. Please refer to the map above, or click here, to identify other parking lots. Notre Dame will be running shuttle buses from the various lots with drop off at Purcell Pavilion. Please factor this into your arrival time.

Please also note that Notre Dame requires ALL purses/bags to be searched before entering the arena. Backpacks, totes, and duffel bags are not allowed. Please see ND’s list of prohibited items include (or click here):

  • Alcohol
  • Animals (Service Dogs are permitted)
  • Artificial noisemakers (including whistles)
  • Cameras with lenses longer than six (6) inches
  • Cans or glass bottles (including aerosols)
  • Drones or Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS)
  • Fireworks or explosives
  • Food or beverage (except unopened plastic water bottles). Food is allowed as a medical necessity with proof.
  • GoPro or selfie sticks
  • Halloween-style masks
  • Laser or pen pointers
  • Signs, banners, and balloons
  • Stadium chairs or seat backs (unless medical reason with documentation)
  • Strollers
  • Throwing of any object at any time (including footballs)
  • Water vessels of any kind, including water bottles
  • Use of tobacco products and e-cigarettes
  • Use or possession of marijuana, and other illegal drugs
  • Weapons/Firearms. WEAPONS OF ANY KIND ARE PROHIBITED ON CAMPUS
  • Any other items deemed dangerous or inappropriate 

It’s also highly recommended that families make prior arrangements as to where to meet their seniors after the graduation ceremonies have ended. Please do not interrupt the procession as the graduates exit the Joyce Center. The graduates will be released to meet with family and friends after re-entering the field house.

We wish everyone a wonderful Commencement evening!

Last Modified June 20, 2023