Parking

The commencement ceremonies require a virtual commencement parking permit to park on campus. Please note that semester, daily, hourly permits are not valid during commencement ceremonies.

  • PARKING PERMITS will be VIRTUAL for this event and vehicles must be registered with a license plate number to the permit.
  • Each commencement ceremony will have their own unique virtual commencement parking permit that will only be valid on the designated date and time.
  • Graduates can obtain parking permits online from March 24, 2026 to May 11, 2026.
  • Each graduate will receive one (1) parking permit and can register up to three (3) vehicles to it (this includes the graduate's vehicle). The graduate will be responsible for updating this information for themselves and their guests.
  • Register vehicles to the parking permit anytime between 3/24/26 - 5/11/26. If you are unsure of the vehicle you will use, you will be able to modify it yourself. Instructions will be included in the confirmation email. Information cannot be changed or altered after the ceremony begins.
  • PRINT OUT the parking confirmation receipt (sent by email) and place it on your dashboard once you park on campus.
  • For Rental Vehicles - You can register Rental Vehicles on the day of the ceremony up until 1 hour before it begins. You will not need to display the confirmation email on the dashboard for Rental Vehicles registered on the day of the ceremony.
There are 2 alternatives to parking on campus: You can use the AC Transit bus or use a ride share service and use the Uber/Lyft drop off.
  • The AC Transit bus Line 60 will run to/from the DOWNTOWN HAYWARD BART STATION. Please see their for bus times and fares. Students can use their EasyPass to ride for free. If your guest needs financial assistance due to fare cost, please email us at parking@csueastbay.edu.
  • The University will provide UBER and Lyft drop off and pick up locations will be in Lot H, in marked spaces. Check out the map in the red button below.

Click here for more information on Commencement parking: how to register your vehicles for permits and other transit info.