Parking

Expect heavy traffic on Commencement Day.  We anticipate a large crowd, so please plan accordingly, be patient, and consider carpooling if possible. 

Arrival Times

Graduates, faculty and students participating in the ceremony should arrive between 7:00-8:00 a.m. Families and the general public will be allowed to park on campus as early as 8:00 a.m.

GPS Address

14000 Jericho Park Rd
Bowie, MD 20715

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Campus Parking

campus map showing parking for commencement Parking attendants will direct traffic from Laurel-Bowie Rd (Hwy 197) through a one-way entrance to free parking. Guests with gold VIP parking passes will park in Henry Circle.

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Parking for People with Disabilities

Parking for those with disabilities is available, though limited, in each lot. Your vehicle must have a disability placard or plate to park in disability spaces.

Overflow Parking

Complimentary shuttle service will run continuously from 7:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. from these satellite parking locations to Henry Circle on campus:

  • Jericho Park, 9510 Laurel Bowie Rd, Bowie, MD 20720
  • Saddlebrook East Community Park, 8311 Race Track Rd, Bowie, MD 20715
  • Bowie Race Track, 8300 Race Track Rd, Bowie, MD, 20715

Pick up/Drop off

All buses, ride share services (Uber, Lyft, etc.) and shuttles will drop off and pick up passengers in Henry Circle.