Santa Clara University

Hotels near the University

If you plan to invite out-of-town guests, it is suggested that you make reservations as early as possible to ensure that lodging will be available in June. To assist family and friends with their accommodation needs, the following list of hotels has been provided.

• List of hotels
  

NOTE: Additional hotel information is available at www.santaclara.org, www.sanjose.org, or www.AAA.com.

Convenient Nearby Airports

When making flight arrangements for Commencement Weekend, please consider choosing one of the following convenient airports in the Bay Area:

• Mineta San Jose International Airport: 4.7 miles
• San Francisco International Airport: 34.4 miles
• Oakland International Airport: 36.2 miles
  

Transportation around the Bay Area

Here are a few public transportation options around the Bay Area:

• Valley Transportation Authority: buses, lightrail, etc. around the Silicon Valley
• Caltrain: train transport from San Francisco through Gilroy
• Bay Area Rapid Transit: Bay Area transit

Maps and Travel Information

• Commencement Event Locations & Stadium Map
  
• Campus Map
• Directions to campus
  

Parking

Due to the limited number of parking spaces available on campus during Commencement Weekend, parking will be available on a first come, first served basis. 

On Friday, June 13, 2014, parking permits WILL NOT be required to park on campus; however, on Saturday, June 14, 2014, parking permits WILL be required for the various lots on campus. Each undergraduate student will be issued one parking permit for themselves (the students graduating) and one additional permit for guests who wish to attend Commencement. All other guests will need to find alternative parking off campus. For people with the disabled parking placard, Campus Safety will hold a limited number of spaces on campus near Buck Shaw Stadium to be filled on a first come, first served basis.

Weather

Northern California weather is generally very pleasant in June with daytime temperatures in the 70-80 degree range, with mornings and a cool breeze starting in the late afternoon. Please remember sunscreen and hats for daytime events, and a sweater for the morning and evening events.