As we prepare to celebrate the outstanding achievements of our graduates, we thank you for your patience and understanding during Commencement Week.

Festivities will begin with the School of Graduate Studies Doctoral Recognition Ceremony & Reception on Friday, May 8, 2026, at Esbjornson Gymnasium, followed by the University Commencement Ceremony & Celebration on Saturday, May 9 at Richard Wackar Stadium. College & School ceremonies will take place May 11–14, also at Wackar Stadium and Esbjornson Gymnasium (severe weather venue). On Friday, May 15, Esbjornson Gymnasium will also host the College of the Arts and Cooper Medical School of Rowan University Ceremony.

To accommodate these important events, there will be intermittent road and parking lot closures across campus. Please review the schedule below. All affected lots will reopen by Monday, May 18 at 6:00 a.m. unless otherwise noted. Vehicles parked in these lots after the closure time will receive a ticket and can be towed.

• Lot C - Full lot closure beginning on Friday, May 1 beginning at 8 a.m. and will reopen Monday, May 18
• Lot C-1 (Team House Half-Circle) - Closed beginning Thursday, May 7 at 11:30 p.m. and will reopen Friday, May 15
• Lot D - Full lot closure beginning on Friday, May 8 at 11:30 p.m. and will reopen Friday, May 15
• Lot M (Outside Esby Gym) - Full lot closure beginning Thursday, May 7 at 6 p.m. and will reopen Saturday, May 16
• Lot O & Lot O-1 - Full lot closure beginning Wednesday, May 6 at 11:30 p.m. and will reopen Friday, May 15

• Lot O-2 and Lot W (Mimosa) - Full lot closure beginning on Thursday, May 7 at 11:30 p.m. and will reopen Saturday, May 16
• North Campus Drive (from Lot B entrance to Lot W) - Closed beginning Friday, May 8 at 12 p.m. and will reopen Saturday, May 16
  • Celebration Zone is ACTIVE PEDESTRIAN ONLY from Saturday, May 9 to Friday, May 15
• Stadium Drive (only access to parking Lot D and D-1) - Closed beginning Thursday, May 6 at 11:30 p.m. and will reopen Friday, May 15

We appreciate your cooperation as we honor the Class of 2026. Congratulations to all of our graduates and their families!

For any questions, please contact parking@rowan.edu.

 Thank you,

The Commencement Planning Team