Parking Information

Dropping Off or Pickup at the Loading Dock Stage Door

  • Follow Grand Avenue PAST all parking and PAST the PAC to stop sign where it ends at Perimeter Rd. facing the University Union.
  • Turn LEFT and go PAST the driveway and small loading dock on the left.
  • Turn LEFT on Tahoe Road (before the red-roof Mott Gym. Go to the end (curves left).
  • Enter through Stage Door [Artist Entrance] to right of large loading dock.

Cars may unload passengers at the dock, but must move to a parking space when completed. There is no on-street parking near the building, including along Tahoe Road. Parking in the Loading Dock is restricted.

Backstage Access
Rehearsals are closed. Only performers and crew are permitted backstage. No visitors are allowed in the audience. There is no access to the backstage from the lobby. The front doors are open only when an audience is expected. All performers, crew, parents and guests affiliated with the show must enter and exit the Performing Arts Center through the loading dock area Stage Entrance.

Parking
All vehicles require a paid campus parking permit Monday thru Thursday 7 am to 10 pm, and Friday 7 am to 5 pm (or paid time on a meter) year-around, including breaks and summertime. No campus permit or meter is required Friday night, Saturday or Sunday, or on a holiday.

Daily permits may be purchased at the entrance kiosk at Grand Avenue, at vending machines in the Parking Structure (one is in front of it at the “loop”), parking lots, or at Campus Police for $4.00 per day. Weekly permits are available from the kiosk or Campus Police for $12.00.

During performances a fee of $5.00 per car is charged at the driveway of the Parking Structure. A vehicle already inside when Event Parking begins incurs no additional fee if it does not leave.

Bicycles
Bicycles are not permitted inside campus buildings. They are not allowed to be locked to railings. A bicycle rack is provided at the South end of the loading dock parking area (near the Parking Structure) and outside the dressing rooms near the Spanos Theatre.