Important: Upcoming high school graduation impacts
High school graduations will return to the Stuart C. Siegel Center this year from May 20-24. Thousands of high school graduates and their families will experience Virginia Commonwealth University during these special events. Due to the anticipated increase in traffic during these special events, VCU Police will implement a regional traffic plan to ensure safety for all guests and pedestrians.
Please note that traffic is expected to be heavier than normal, with the greatest delays occurring 45 minutes before and after each ceremony. VCU Police and VCU Parking and Transportation will work to minimize inconveniences as much as possible.
To ensure the safety of pedestrians and subscribers, West Broad Street Deck subscribers will be required to park at an alternate facility beginning on May 20. From May 20 to 24, all impacted subscribers will have access to park in West Main St. Deck, Henry St. Deck, West Cary St. Deck, and Jefferson St. Deck.
Subscribers can enter their selected facility with a valid VCUCard and/or parking permit. Shuttle services will be provided to/from designated campus locations.
Subscriber Parking
West Broad Street Deck Subscribers:
From May 20-24, West Broad Street Deck subscribers will be required to relocate to the West Cary Street Deck, located at 1101 West Cary Street, Henry St. Deck-East, located at 201 Henry St., Jefferson Street Deck, located at 100 South Jefferson Street, or West Main St. Deck, located at 801 W. Main St.
*Note: Shuttle service not provided to/from W. Main St. Deck; however, however, the W. Cary St. Deck stop is nearby.
UU/SP Lot Subscribers:
UU and SP Lot subscribers can access the UU and SP Lots with a valid VCU permit.
Bowe Street Deck Subscribers:
Bowe Street Deck subscribers may relocate to an alternate facility, if preferred, but are not required.
*Note: The first level of this facility will be reserved for graduation parking.
Subscriber Transportation
A dedicated shuttle service will operate from May 20-24 to assist with relocation efforts. Shuttles will run in a continuous loop to and from the West Cary Street Deck, Jefferson Street Deck, and on-campus locations from 6:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Shuttles will travel to and from these five locations:
- Jefferson Deck entrance
- West Cary Street Deck entrance (across the street)
- Intersection of Harrison and Franklin streets (near Pollak bldg.)
- Intersection of Franklin and Laurel streets
- Intersection of Shafer and Franklin streets
You can view the shuttle stops and full route online. If you need transportation outside of these hours, please request a ride through our evening RamSafe service using the Ride Pingo app.
Reciprocal parking
Reciprocal parking will not be permitted on the West Broad Street Deck from May 20-24. MCV Campus subscribers who need to reciprocal park on the Monroe Park Campus may park in the West Cary Street Deck, located at 1101 W. Cary Street, Henry St. Deck-East, located at 201 Henry St., Jefferson Street Deck, located at 100 South Jefferson Street, or West Main St. Deck, located at 801 W. Main St., during these times.
Subscriber transportation
A dedicated shuttle service will operate from May 20-24 to assist with relocation efforts for all impacted subscribers. Shuttles will travel in a continuous loop to and from the Jefferson Street Deck, West Cary Street Deck, and on-campus locations from 6:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Additional information
Additional details regarding high school graduations and subscriber impacts can be found at go.vcu.edu/hsgraduations.
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