To ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for all, please keep the following in mind when attending any commencement event:

• A clear bag policy will be strictly enforced.
• Weapons detection systems will be in place at the entrances of all event venues.

Each guest, including children, may carry one approved clear bag, such as a one-gallon clear storage bag or clear purse no larger than 12" x 12" x 6". The following bags will be permitted inside the CAJUNDOME & Convention Center and all bags are subject to search.

• Gallon size clear plastic storage bag.
• Clear bag equal to or smaller than 12" x 12" x 6" 
• A clutch or purse smaller than 7" x 5" (does not have to be clear)
• Equipment bag for necessary medical items.
• Diaper bag for age-appropriate children accompanied by an adult.

Prohibited bags include, but are not limited to: large purses, duffle bags, coolers, briefcases, backpacks, fanny packs, mesh bags, or any bag larger than the permissible sizes mentioned above. Tinted or printed-pattern plastic bags are not clear, so they will not be permitted.

Parking lots around the CAJUNDOME are available first come-first-served.  Additional Overflow Parking will be at Cajun Field, please use the pedestrian tunnel to access the CAJUNDOME.

Limited ADA Accessible Parking Available in front of the Convention Center. Please enter through Gate 12 on Reinhart Drive. 

Ride-Share/Drop-offs may enter through Gate 12 in front of the Convention Center on Reinhart Drive to drop off near the main entrance and then exit to Cajun Field for parking.

Additional overflow parking is available in the Grass Lot next to the LITE Center, enter the lot from Devalcourt Street and drive toward Congress Street.