2021 UT Knoxville Commencement website with more information click here
Commencement 2021 General and Accessible Parking Map
(You can click on the link above for a printable map)
2021 Commencement Getting Around UT Newsletter
During commencement exercises free parking available for all graduates and their guests in student parking areas.
- G-10 Garage located next to Neyland Stadium (enter off Neyland Dr or Phillip Fulmer Way)
- G-5 top level of garage near Andy Holt Tower across the street from Neyland Stadium
- Accessible parking spaces are available in the Staff 9 and in many other UT parking lots for visitors with a state-issued accessible parking placard (tag) or plate.
- Additional parking areas are C-8 located at the Lake Loudoun Blvd and Volunteer Blvd and the Volunteer Blvd Garage G16 at Pat Head Summitt St. These two areas allow for a quicker exit from campus.
ENTERING THE STADIUM
- Graduates should enter the venue at Gate 21A. Orange and white balloons will mark the entrance.
- Guests should enter the stadium at Gate 21
Parking is prohibited in Residential student (N) parking areas.
ACCESSIBLE PARKING
We recommend: Staff 9 across from Neyland Stadium Gate 21 will be used for the Spring 2021 Commencement being held in Neyland Stadium.
Clear Bag policy in effect
The stadium’s large-event security protocol will be enforced at ceremonies. Guests may enter the stadium with one clear plastic bag no larger than 12 inches by 6 inches by 12 inches.
The only other items ALLOWED in the stadium are:
- Small clutch purses no larger than 4.5 inches by 6.5 inches
- Mobile phones
- Binoculars, cameras, and video cameras (without cases)
- Diapers and non-medically necessary items for babies and young children (must be carried in a clear bag)
- Medically necessary items that must be carried in a specific bag, sized proportionately to its contents.
- Umbrella strollers
The following items are PROHIBITED inside the stadium:
- Non-clear bags of any size
- Diaper bags
- Backpacks (of any size)
- Alcoholic beverages
- Cans, bottles, coolers
- Outside food, snacks, beverages
- Open umbrellas
- Selfie sticks
- Unmanned aircraft
- Large bags or parcels, including backpacks and purses
- Weapons, including pocket knives
- Hoverboards, Electric Scooters, Segways
- Artificial noisemakers
- Large travel strollers
Smoking, including e-cigarettes, is prohibited at all times.
Click here for Neyland Stadium information and seating map