Parking and Shuttles
Traffic will be heavy, and the clear bag policy will be enforced with bag checks being conducted at the entrances to the HTC Center. To secure parking and seating, please plan accordingly
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General Parking
Parking is complimentary and no permits are needed. Directional signs will be located throughout campus to guide guests to the general parking areas.
ADA-accessible Parking
Limited ADA-accessible parking is available in the reserved AA lot (see campus map) in front of the HTC Center. To gain access to this lot, take University Blvd. to Chanticleer Drive and turn onto Founders Drive (The HWY 544 entrance to Founders Drive will be closed during commencement).
Only those with an official state-issued ADA placard or license plate will be given access to this lot. In addition to CCU shuttles, which are wheelchair accessible, golf cart shuttles will also be available to transport guests who need assistance getting to the HTC Center. For more information on accessible accommodations for commencement, view the commencement accessibility page.
Reserved Faculty Parking
Faculty members participating in the commencement ceremony are to park in the WW lot (near Sands Hall/U.S. Post Office). To gain access to this lot, take University Blvd. to Chanticleer Drive and turn onto Founders Drive (The HWY 544 entrance to Founders Drive will be closed during commencement). Only those with a faculty commencement parking pass will be given access to this lot.
Reserved Platform Party Parking
Members of the platform party and their guests are to park in the AA lot in front of the HTC Center. To gain access to this lot, take University Blvd. to Chanticleer Drive and turn onto Founders Drive (The HWY 544 entrance to Founders Drive will be closed during commencement). Only those with a platform party commencement parking pass will be given access to this lot.
Shuttle Service
Coastal Carolina University provides a complimentary ADA-accessible shuttle service to and from the parking lots on campus. The shuttles run 90 minutes prior to the start of the ceremonies. ADA-accessible golf cart shuttles will be available to assist guests needing to get closer to the entrances to the HTC Center. After the ceremony, shuttles will pick up guests near the Gate 1 entrance.