Getting to Humboldt

Coming to the on-campus Commencement ceremonies? Figure out how to get here, where to stay and eat, and what to do in and around Cal Poly Humboldt. Visit us! We look forward to seeing you!

Tickets

Guest tickets to attend a Commencement ceremony are not required for entry. For planning purposes, students are asked to RSVP the number of guests attending as part of the ceremony registration process. Seating will be first come, first served.

Things to Know

• In the event of an emergency, remain calm and listen for instructions from the stage.
• Please stay for the entire ceremony out of respect for graduates and their families. 
• Cal Poly Humboldt is smoke- and tobacco-free and smoking is not permitted anywhere on the Humboldt Campus.
• Dogs are not allowed in Redwood Bowl or in any campus buildings, with the exception of service animals. This rule applies to The Saban Theatre venue as well. 
• Confetti poppers and cannons are not allowed in the audience or graduate seating area as part of Humboldt's commitment to environmental sustainability. Anything that could cause a distraction (toys, balloons, beach balls, etc.) is prohibited and can be confiscated.
• Clear plastic water bottles are not sold on Humboldt's campus. Bring your own reusable water bottle as there will be hydration stations for guest use.

Watch Online

The on-campus ceremonies will be livestreamed so that families, friends, and the campus community can watch, and help graduates celebrate their big moment. The links to the livestream will be available on the day of the on-campus event on the Commencement website and humboldt.edu. Guests can simply click on the link to view. Live captioning will be provided on the livestream in English and in Spanish. A video will be available to watch online after the ceremony at commencement.humboldt.edu in the weeks following.

Parking & Accessibility

For the on-campus ceremonies, graduates and guests may park in most lots on campus, but G11, G12, G13, and G14 are recommended. Parking permits are not required on the day of Commencement and all meters within campus are free to use except those on Rossow, Harpst and B streets. 

Distance and terrain from designated parking lots to Redwood Bowl may be significant for some individuals. There are some steep inclines and stairs in certain areas. Please see the campus ADA map for accessible parking and pedestrian routes and elevators.

ADA parking is available in FS9 (the faculty/staff parking lot at the end of Rossow Street, between Gist Hall and Student Business Services) and G15 (large general parking lot off of 14th street). Shuttles for those with mobility limitations will run continuously from the FS9 and G15 lots, and will drop off at the south entrance of Redwood Bowl in between the Recreation & Wellness Center and Forbes Gym. The number of shuttles available is limited which may result in lengthy waits at the shuttle pick up and drop off locations. Guests may want to consider utilizing the accessible path of travel available through the Science building complex (please see campus ADA map for details). If guests do wish to utilize the shuttles, we encourage guests to plan to arrive at the pick-up locations early. We do ask that the person with limited mobility and one guest ride the shuttle as shuttle service will be very limited.

The green lots shown on the Commencement event map are open for graduate/guest/general parking and the blue lots are recommended for ADA and shuttle access. No general vehicle traffic, parking or drop-off will be allowed past the barricades at 17th and Union Streets or Laurel Drive and B Street due to pedestrian safety. Please note: 17th Street will have single lane west bound traffic only on Commencement day due to shuttle access needs. 

Once at the shuttle drop-off at the south entrance of Redwood Bowl, guests who have difficulty walking can request a wheelchair escort. This service is provided free of charge. There are wheelchair/accessible seating areas on the perimeter of the field area in Redwood Bowl. There is room for up to one guest to accompany the person in the wheelchair or who has a mobility limitation in this seating area. Seating in this area is first come, first served. 

Due to the limited number of shuttles available for those with mobility limitations, the shuttles will be prioritizing getting graduates and their guests to and from Redwood Bowl and the parking lots. Unfortunately, we will not be able to take anyone to receptions or celebrations. 

American Sign Language Interpreters will provide in person signing for the on-campus ceremonies and will be located near the stage. Live captioning will be provided on the livestream for families, friends, and the campus community watching online in English and Spanish. The links to the livestream will be available on the day of the event on the Commencement website and humboldt.edu.

For the Regional Commencement, please review the parking instructions provided by the venue. Information about accessibility accommodations will be forthcoming. 

Please contact grad@humboldt.edu if you have questions about accommodations.