Event Venue & Parking

Accessibility

The Provident Credit Union Event Center is an ADA accessible building on campus. Students and guests with ADA accessibility needs will enter through the designated ground floor entrance of the venue. 

Guest ADA accessible seating will be available for the person with accessibility needs and one assistant only. All seating inside of the venue is on a first come, first served basis. No reservations are required.

For questions, please contact the Commencement Office at commencement@sjsu.edu.

Provident Credit Union Event Center Logo

Event Parking and Permits

Discounted parking permits will be available up to the date of the first Commencement ceremony for each semester.

Spring 2025 Commencement Guest Parking – Plan Ahead and Save!

To ensure a smooth and stress-free experience on your graduate’s big day, we strongly encourage all guests to purchase parking permits in advance through our .

Prepay Discounted Rate: $4
Day-of Rate: $10 at ParkMobile app or pay stations
Save 60% and skip the hassle by purchasing early!

Recommended Parking Garages:

To avoid heavy traffic and reduce arrival delays, we recommend parking in the North or West Garages:

North Garage – Located at 10th & San Fernando Streets

West Garage – Located at 4th & San Salvador Streets

While parking is also available at the South Garage (San Salvador Street), space may be limited, and traffic congestion is likely.

Event Center is located South of the North Garage and Northeast of West and South Garages, Across from the Student Wellness Center.

A image of a map showing the west and south parking garages, as well as the event center

For questions, please contact Parking Services at parking@sjsu.edu.

Dining Options

Spartan Eats welcomes you to dine with us during commencement week! will have special hours—please review our adjusted schedule to help you plan ahead and enjoy your celebration. Please note, items purchased at the locations listed are NOT permitted inside the Provident Credit Union Event Center.

Concessions will also be available inside the Provident Credit Union Event Center during ceremonies. Congratulations, Class of 2025!

Spartan Eats dining schedule for ±«ÓãÖ±²¥ during Commencement 2025 (May 21–23). Dining Commons and Spartan Village Dining Hall open Wednesday from 7am–2pm, closed Thursday and Friday. Village Market open Wednesday 9am–5pm, Ginger Market closed all three days. Student Union food venues include Panda Express, Jamba, Subway, Starbucks, and others, with varied open hours mostly from Wednesday to Friday. MLK Library and Nirvana Soul Coffee open 7am–6pm Wednesday to Friday. A QR code and note state that hours may change and refer to the website for updates.

Spartan Bookstore

The will be open AND have a pop-up available on-site during the days of Commencement.

Flyer from the Spartan Bookstore promoting Commencement items and store hours. Features the ±«ÓãÖ±²¥ Spartan Bookstore logo, graduation cap graphic, and gold brushstroke accents. Text reads: 'Commencement – The Bookstore is Open!' Highlights include Commencement Regalia, Alumni Gear, ±«ÓãÖ±²¥ Spirit Wear, and Gifts and Accessories. Pop-up Shop and Bookstore Hours are listed as Wednesday–Friday, 9:00am–6:30pm. Contact details, address, website (sjsu.bncollege.com), and Instagram handle (@sjsuspartanbookstore) are included.