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Parking accommodations are available throughout the MU campus and may be found on MU's interactive Campus Map. The areas most convenient to the commencement event locations are outlined below. The Guest with Disabilities page in this site provides parking and building access information for visitors with special needs.

Conservation Hall, Anheuser-Busch Natural Resources Building. The new Anheuser-Busch Natural Resources building is located directly east of the Agriculture Building. Free parking is available in a parking lot east of the Natural Resources building. The recommended route to the building is a left turn on Rollins Street at College Avenue.

Hearnes Center. Free parking is available in the Hearnes Center parking lots. The recommended route to the building is a left on Mick Deaver Drive, between Faurot Field and the Hearnes Center.

The majority of the handicapped-designated parking spaces also are located on the east side, with a few spaces available on the west side. The Hearnes Center elevator also is accessible from the east entrance.

Jesse Auditorium. Parking is available at the:

• Turner Avenue Garage, south of Jesse Hall.
• Conley Avenue Garage, west of Jesse Hall.
• University Avenue Garage, east of Jesse Hall.

There are no restrictions on Friday evening after 5 p.m. or on Saturday and Sunday except in fire lanes, loading zones, etc.

Memorial Union. Parking is available at the:

• University Avenue Parking Garage, northeast of Memorial Union.
• Hitt Street Parking Garage, north of Memorial Union.

Mizzou Arena:. Free parking is available in the Hearnes Center parking lots, and the lots to the North and East of Mizzou Arena. The recommended entrance is Mick Deaver Drive, between Faurot Field and the Hearnes Center.

Mizzou Arena:. The north side of Mizzou Arena at the pullout on Champions Drive is wheelchair accessible and most convenient for persons with disabilities to be dropped off and picked up. There are handicapped-designated parking spaces located in the parking lots. Mizzou Arena event staff will be available to direct you to the handicapped-designated seating. The Mizzou Arena elevator to access the lower sections 106-105 and 104 are located on the Southwest corner of the building.

Visitors who encounter parking difficulties may contact University Police for help at (573) 882-7201.

Additional services and information are available from MU Visitor Relations, located in Jesse Hall. Contact the office at:

MU Visitor Relations
104 Jesse Hall
Columbia, MO 65211
Phone: (573) 882-6333 or (573) 882-6334
Hours of Operation:
8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CST, Monday through Friday.
Special Commencement Hours: Saturday, May 17 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.