Download the May 7 Parking Map

Graduate Parking for May 7

• Graduate parking is available in the Adams Street Lot, Kentucky Street Lot, Alumni Square Garage, and Parking Structure 1.
• Graduates will gather in front of the Kentucky Museum starting at 6:00 PM for Topper Walk. Procession to Houchens Industries - LT Smith Stadium begins at 6:30 PM.

Guest Parking for May 7

• Free public parking is available in Parking Structure 1 and Parking Structure 2. Additional parking is available within walking distance in the Creason Lot, Jones Jaggers Lot and Parking Structure 3.
• Additional overflow parking within walking distance is available throughout campus.
• An electric vehicle (EV) charging station is available in Parking Structure 3.
• Visit https://www.wku.edu/eventparking for live updates on parking availability.

Disability Parking for May 7

• Disability parking is available in Parking Structure 1, Parking Structure 2, and Diddle North Lot.
• Visit https://www.wku.edu/eventparking for live updates on parking availability.

Road Closings

• For pedestrian safety, Avenue of Champions will be closed beginning at 6:15 PM through the end of Big Red’s Bash.
• College Heights Blvd will be closed: 
  • From Colonnade Drive to Schneider Lot from 5:00 PM until after the Topper Walk procession. 
  • From Colonnade Drive to University Blvd from 6:15 PM until after the Topper Walk procession.

Uber/Lyft/Additional Drop-Off or Pick-Up Locations

• Minton Circle (1595 Normal Street, Bowling Green, KY 42101)
• Regents Avenue Circle (near 1681 Normal Street, Bowling Green, KY 42101)

Parking instructions are different for College Recognition Ceremonies on May 8. Please view those instructions below.

Download the May 8 Parking Map

Graduate Parking for May 8

• Graduate parking is available in the Adams Street Lot, Kentucky Street Lot, Alumni Square Garage, and Parking Structure 1.
• Graduates will gather in the Diddle Arena Auxiliary Gym one hour before the start of their college's recognition ceremony. View specific College Recognition starting times.
• Visit https://www.wku.edu/eventparking for live updates on parking availability.

Guest Parking for May 8

• For visitors approaching campus from north of Bowling Green: 

  • Free public parking is available in Parking Structure 1, Adams Street Lot, Alumni Square Garage, Kentucky Street Lot, HUB Lot, and Lower HUB Lot.

• For visitors approaching campus from south of Bowling Green: 

  • Free public parking is available in Parking Structure 2, Parking Structure 3, Creason Lot, Jones Jaggers Lot, Normal Street South Lot, University Boulevard Lot, Russellville Road Lot, and Service Supply Lot. 

• Additional overflow parking within walking distance is available throughout campus.
• ADA Accessible Shuttle Bus service is available from Creason Lot starting at 9:00 AM through the end of the final ceremony. 
• An electric vehicle (EV) charging station is available in Parking Structure 3.
• Visit https://www.wku.edu/eventparking for live updates on parking availability.

Disability Parking for May 8

• Disability parking is available in Parking Structure 1, Parking Structure 2, Diddle North Lot, and Creason Lot.
• ADA Accessible Shuttle Bus service is available from Creason Lot starting at 9:00 AM through the end of the final ceremony. 
• Visit https://www.wku.edu/eventparking for live updates on parking availability.

Uber/Lyft/Additional Drop-Off or Pick-Up Locations

• Diddle West Lot (1605 Avenue of Champions, Bowling Green, KY, 42101)
• Minton Circle (1595 Normal Street, Bowling Green, KY 42101)
• Regents Avenue Circle (near 1681 Normal Street, Bowling Green, KY 42101)

Parking instructions are different for Commencement activities on May 7. Please view those instructions above. 

If you are traveling on I-65 South (from Louisville)

1. Take Exit 26 off Interstate 65.
2. Turn right onto KY-234 / Cemetery Road towards Bowling Green.
3. Follow Cemetery Road straight onto Fairview Ave and E 6^th Ave.
4. Turn left onto Adams Street towards campus.  Stay in the left-hand lane.
5. As you approach campus, park in the Adams Street Lot, Alumni Square Garage or Parking Structure 1. Traffic control will send you north following the ceremonies.

If you are traveling on I-165 (from Owensboro):

1. Take Exit 5 off I-165 (formerly the William Natcher Parkway) for US-68 toward Bowling Green/Russellville.
2. Turn left onto US 68 / 80 / Russellville Rd towards Bowling Green.
3. Follow Russellville Rd to campus.  Park in Creason Lot, Parking Structure 3, or Parking Structure 2. Following the ceremonies, traffic control will send you to I-165.

If you are traveling on I-65 North (from Nashville):

1. From Interstate 65, take Exit 20A-B toward Owensboro/Scottsville.
2. Take Exit 20B - I-165 N.
3. From I-165 N, take Exit 3 for US 31W / Nashville Rd.
4. Turn right onto US 31W / Nashville Road towards Bowling Green.
5. Follow Nashville Rd. around and left at the roundabout onto University Blvd. 
6. Park in the Creason Lot, Parking Structure 3 or Parking Structure 2. Traffic control will send you south following the ceremonies.