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commencement ceremony

The Fall Commencement Ceremonies will be held at:

Bartow Arena
617 13th Street South
Birmingham, AL 35233

Driving Directions

General Parking

Before and during commencement, 13th Street South is blocked to accommodate pedestrian activity around Bartow Arena. Public parking is available in a variety of lots/decks that surround the area and as shown in green on the map. All I-65 southbound traffic exiting 4th Ave South will need to turn right onto 11th Street and proceed to University Blvd. Take a left onto University Blvd to access the 12th Street Parking Deck.

Handicap Parking

Handicap parking is available in the lot on the south side of Bartow Arena (Lot 24). It is available to persons with valid state handicap permits or tags. To access this lot, please show proper handicap credentials to the attendant at the 13th Street South barricade.