Special events, celebrations, and ceremonies will affect parking availability and traffic circulation throughout the academic year. Information about event preparations and guidance for guests and community members is posted below and updated annually.
Annual Events - Transportation & Parking Guidance
Commencement May 2023
May Commencement Ceremonies
Visit the Commencement Office for Commencement Ceremony dates and information. Parking and transportation information will be posted in April 2023.
Free campus bus service will be available from 7:30 a.m. until approximately 5 p.m. and will travel between the parking lots noted on the map. Bus frequency is approximately every ten to fifteen minutes.
Buses are fully accessible and will travel from the pick-up locations at the A Lot, Central Campus, B Lot, and then on to the Crescent Lot behind the stadium.
Reunion Weekend June 2023
Reunion
Visit Cornell Reunion 2023. Reunion parking and transportation information will be posted in May 2023.
Fall Opening Week August 2023
Fall Opening
August 2023 move-in parking and transportation information will be posted in July 2023.
Recommendations
Do not rely on GPS once you arrive in Ithaca. Please follow the yellow or blue signs and/or directions from traffic personnel.
The driver must remain with the vehicle during the unloading process. Do not leave the vehicle.
Driving on sidewalks is permitted only during the initial move-in period. Please follow signs and/or directions from volunteers and traffic control personnel. Vehicles are not allowed on campus paths and walkways.
