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Commencement

Travel, Maps, Directions and Hotels

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Commencement

Travel, Maps, Directions and Hotels

Commencement will take place on our Mount Carmel and York Hill campuses located in Hamden, Connecticut. Learn more about how to get here, where to stay, parking and things to do in the area.

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How to Get Here

The undergraduate and graduate Commencement ceremonies will take place on the Mount Carmel Campus Quadrangle, 275 Mount Carmel Avenue, Hamden, Connecticut.

The School of Law and Frank H. Netter MD School of Medicine Commencement ceremonies will take place in the M&T Bank Arena on the York Hill Campus, 305 Sherman Avenue, Hamden, Connecticut.

 

Mount Carmel Campus

Our Mount Carmel Campus, home to most of our first- and second-year students, is nestled at the foot of the picturesque Sleeping Giant State Park. The sprawling lawns lead to the Carl Hansen Student Center, our network of academic classroom buildings, the Arnold Bernhard Library and a series of traditional, apartment and suite-style residence halls.

Getting to the Mount Carmel Campus

275 Mount Carmel Avenue
Hamden, Connecticut 06518
800-462-1944

From I-91

  • Take I-91 North or South to Exit 10.
  • Take Route 40 to the end and turn right onto Whitney Avenue.
  • Proceed 1.4 miles, turn right onto Mount Carmel Avenue.

From I-95

  • Take I-95 to I-91 North.
  • Get off at Exit 10.
  • Take Route 40 to the end and turn right onto Whitney Avenue.
  • Proceed 1.4 miles, turn right onto Mount Carmel Avenue.

From Route 15

  • North to exit 61 or South to exit 62.
  • Turn right onto Whitney Avenue (Route 10) and proceed north 3 miles to Mount Carmel Avenue.
  • Turn right onto Mount Carmel Avenue and drive 0.3 miles to campus.


From I-91

  • Take I-91 North or South to Exit 10.
  • Take Route 40 to the end and turn right onto Whitney Avenue (Route 10).
  • Proceed .75 miles and turn left onto Sherman Avenue.
  • The entrance to campus is approximately 0.25 miles on the right across from a hiking/biking trail and its parking lot.


From I-95

  • Take I-95 to I-91 North. Get off at Exit 10.
  • Take Route 40 to the end and turn right onto Whitney Avenue (Route 10).
  • Proceed .75 miles and turn left onto Sherman Avenue.
  • The entrance to campus is approximately 0.25 miles on the right across from a hiking/biking trail and its parking lot.

From Route 15 

  • North to Exit 61 or South to Exit 62.
  • Turn right onto Whitney Avenue (Route 10) and proceed north 2.7 miles and turn left onto Sherman Avenue.
  • The entrance to campus is approximately 0.25 miles on the right across from a hiking/biking trail and its parking lot.

For more detailed driving directions to the York Hill Campus, view the PDF campus map below.

York Hill Campus PDF Map

Arrival, Parking and Accessible Parking Information

Parking will be available on the Mount Carmel Campus for the outdoor ceremonies and at the York Hill Campus for the indoor ceremonies. When graduates and guests arrive on campus, parking staff will be on hand to direct traffic. Accessible parking is available, and pre-registration is not required. 

Guest Arrival and Parking

Entrance to the ceremony location will open 90 minutes prior to each ceremony. In the event the indoor severe weather plan is activated, guests with tickets will be able to access the ceremony seating with their tickets beginning 90 minutes prior to the ceremony that the ticket is for.

Graduate Arrival and Parking

Graduates are expected to arrive to line up 90 minutes before their respective ceremony. Information will be posted and emailed to graduates regarding parking and line up locations.

Accessible Parking and Assistance

Accessible parking is available. If you require accessible parking, please let the parking staff know upon arrival and they will assist you. Pre-registration is not required. 

Shuttles and golf carts will be provided to those needing assistance getting to the Quadrangle (or into the M&T Bank Arena for Frank H. Netter MD School of Medicine and School of Law ceremonies). 

Places to Stay

If you plan to spend the night in the area, below are some hotels we recommend.

Cambria Hotel New Haven
20 Dwight Street
New Haven, CT 06511

Courtyard by Marriott New Haven Wallingford
600 Northrop Road
Wallingford, CT 06492

Fairfield Wallingford Meriden (Marriott)
100 Miles Drive
Wallingford, CT 06492

Hilton Garden Inn Wallingford/Meriden
1181 Barnes Road
Wallingford, CT 06492

Omni New Haven Hotel at Yale
155 Temple Street
New Haven, CT 06510

Residence Inn Hamden New Haven (Marriott)
2312 Whitney Avenue
Hamden, CT 06518

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Make your trip memorable

Below, we've gathered up resources for you to explore the area in addition to your Commencement ceremony experience.

Downtown New Haven skyline right after sunset

Explore the Area

Connecticut has a lot to boast about. With beaches, amusement and adventure parks, hiking, boating, theater, history, museums, concerts, restaurants, shopping, resorts, and more, there's always something to do. And since we're in New England, we get the best of it all, with activities for all four seasons. We're also situated just a short trip to New York City and Boston.

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