May 15, 2003
Ellipse Tips
Commencement Parking
Each graduate will receive one parking permit for designated lots valid
only for Sunday, May 18. Since parking will be extremely limited on
campus and at the Ellipse, it is recommended that guests arrive early
or use public transportation to go directly to the Ellipse.
If guests are staying in hotels within the vicinity of the Ellipse,
it is recommended that they walk or take a cab to the Ellipse rather
than drive.
Public parking is usually available around the Ellipse and on Constitution
Avenue between 15th and 23rd streets. There is no reserved Commencement
parking in this area.
University Parking Garages
The number of available parking spaces is limited, so arrive early.
Guests with permits will be allowed to park in the designated University
garages. If designated University parking facilities are full, guests
will be directed to another parking lot.
Parking is available at commercial garages for a fee. The locations
of the commercial garages are as follows:
• Colonial Parking: Entrance on I Street between 21st and 22nd
streets.
• Colonial Parking: Entrance on 20th Street between H Street and
Pennsylvania Avenue.
Graduates from the Elliott School of International Affairs, the School
of Engineering and Applied Science, as well as those attending the Doctoral
Hooding Ceremony will receive a parking permit valid in a designated
campus lot on a space available basis for May 16.
Graduates from the Graduate School of Education and Human Development,
the School of Business and Public Management, the Columbian College
of Arts and Sciences, and the School of Public Health and Health Sciences,
will receive a parking permit for designated campus lots on a space-available
basis for May 17.
Shuttle Bus Service
Those parking on the GW campus may walk to the Ellipse (about 12 minutes)
or use the shuttle bus service located on campus on I Street between
21st and 22nd streets. Buses will operate continuously between the campus
and the Ellipse from 7:30 am until 1 pm. Wheelchair accessible shuttle
buses will be in service from all locations.
Additional Transportation
A trip to the Ellipse from a downtown hotel via taxi will cost about
$8–$12 depending on the distance traveled and number of people.
Taxis usually are available on Constitution Avenue after the ceremony.
Guests should take the Metro to the McPherson Square station on either
the Blue or Orange lines, and then walk to the Ellipse. The Metro opens
at 8 am on Sundays.
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