Parking and Access


Those attending Commencement activities at Southern Methodist University on Friday and Saturday, May 17 and 18, may park in any of the University's parking facilities:
  • Airline Garage
  • Located at Airline Road and Daniel Avenue
  • Moody Garage
  • Located at Airline Road and SMU Boulevard
  • Binkley Garage
  • Located at the corner of Binkley Avenue and Ownby Drive

Access to some street-level lots may not be available until 5:00 p.m. on Saturday. Maps showing the location of parking lots and campus buildings, and directions to campus are available at http://www.smu.edu/maps.

No parking will be permitted on Bishop Boulevard.

Laws and regulations that prohibit parking in fire lanes and limit who may use areas reserved for the disabled are strictly enforced.

Please allow extra time to find parking as construction activities may affect routes from parking areas to various locations on campus.

For parking information for guests with disabilities, please see the Guests with Disabilities segment.


Guests with Disabilities


Baccalaureate Service
Guests with disabilities can park in the lot located on the northwest side of McFarlin Auditorium facing Hillcrest Avenue. Entrance to this lot is from McFarlin Boulevard. You may enter McFarlin Auditorium using the ramp on the southeast side of the building, off of McFarlin Boulevard. Ushers will be available for assistance. Guests' current state-issued disabled parking placard and license plates are needed to park in this area. Additional parking passes are not needed.

Commencement Convocation
Please contact 214-768-3417 or ceremonies@smu.edu for additional questions regarding guests with disabilities.

Guests with Disabilities Parking
Commencement - Guest Seating