Campus event parking instructions and security policies for academic ceremonies.
Candidates and guests attending Commencement activities at SMU may park in any of the University’s parking facilities:
| Binkley Parking Center ADA parking available on 2nd level (space is limited) |
Airline Parking Center |
| Mustang Parking Center Graduates should plan to park in Mustang Parking Center |
Hillcrest Parking Center |
| Moody Parking Center |
Security screening is required for all candidates and guests entering Moody Coliseum and Ford Stadium. Candidates and guests will be screened with a hand wand or metal detector; all bags will be checked.
For guests, all bags must be clear plastic, vinyl or PVC and may not exceed 12x6x12 inches. Bags may be one-gallon clear plastic resealable storage bags. Small clutch purses with or without straps, no larger than 8.5x5.5 inches, are permitted. The clutch does not have to be clear and may be carried separately or within an approved plastic bag. Items that are medically necessary are evaluated individually.
Candidates are not allowed to bring clear bags, food or drinks into Moody Coliseum or Ford Stadium. A small clutch is permissible.
No outside food or drink is permitted in Moody Coliseum or Ford Stadium.
Prohibited items include, but are not limited to, animals (except service animals); backpacks; balloons; banners; binocular cases; briefcases; camera bags; cans; cinch bags; computer bags; coolers; reusable water bottles (plastic, aluminum, and glass); fanny packs; firearms; flags; glass items; guns; inflated balloons; knives of any size and type; laser pointers; luggage; noisemakers; purses larger than a small clutch; radios; seat cushions with zippers, pockets or compartments; selfie sticks; signs; stun guns; throwing objects; umbrellas (unless threat of rain or raining); and weapons.
There are a limited number of mobility-impaired seats in Moody Coliseum and Ford Stadium. They are available on a first come, first-serve basis. Guests seated in the mobility-impaired seating area are allowed one guest to accompany them.
There will be a limited number of comfort seats available on a first-come, first-served basis in Ford Stadium. Seating location details will be announced in the upcoming weeks.
Mobile live captioning will be available at All University Commencement. A QR code will be available in the ceremony program.
Please contact ceremonies@smu.edu with questions regarding mobility or sensory impairments.