IU Auditorium has extremely limited parking availability. Special guests and those with government-issued *accessibility parking tags will be able to park near the IU Auditorium and Showalter Fountain.
This year, shuttle service will run between the IU Stadium and the IU Auditorium for graduates and guests. Two shuttles will begin operating at 4 p.m., with service every 15–20 minutes, depending on traffic. Shuttles will continue after the ceremony to return guests to the stadium.
Guests should park in the Stadium Purple Lot, with entry available via Gates 9, 10, and 11. The bus shelter will serve as the pick-up and drop-off location. Look for the GoExpress bus marked "Ivy Tech Event Shuttle." See map.
Paid Parking Options Near IU Auditorium
If you prefer parking closer to the venue, paid options are available at the following locations:
- Henderson Garage Two entries available from Indiana Ave. or Fess Ave. between 3rd St. and Atwater Ave. (Free after 6 pm)
- Poplars Garage 415 E. Sixth Street, Bloomington, IN 47408
Located on 6th Street, between Grant Street and Dunn Street (Free after 6 pm)
- Indiana Memorial Union 918–938 E. 8th Street & 900 E. Seventh Street, Bloomington, IN 47405
Paid parking with cash or card.
Check back often for updates on construction and day-of traffic updates.
*Accessibility Parking: please note that there is limited parking located around Showalter Fountain (in front of IU Auditorium) and it is exclusively reserved for attendees with a state-issued disability parking tag. IUPD will be onsite to help direct traffic due to construction near the Auditorium.