Parking & Transportation for Commencement

Ceremonies will be held in the Fort Worth Convention Center Arena.

Graduates and guests may choose to:

  • Take a bus from the Trinity River Campus
  • Park in one of the options closer to the Fort Worth Convention Center
  • Walk from the train station

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Where to Enter the Fort Worth Convention Center

Parking and Shuttle Service From/To Trinity River Campus

Free parking is available for graduates and guests in the Trinity River Campus garage.

TCC is providing free shuttle service from Trinity River Campus to the Fort Worth Convention Center and back.

  • Friday, May 15: 4–10:30 p.m.
  • Saturday, May 16: 8 a.m.–5:45 p.m.

The ride takes about 10 minutes each way.

Where to Meet for Shuttle Service

Before You Use the Easy Ride Program

Graduate and candidates currently enrolled in spring or summer term: Bring your TCC student ID to ride the Trinity Metro bus (as part of our EasyRide Program).

Parking Near the Fort Worth Convention Center

  • Street parking: Free street parking is available on most city streets during the ceremonies
    • Avoid any restricted spaces by looking for signage.
  • Garages: Parking for a fee is available at the two City of Fort Worth Convention Center garages

Train Service

TEXRail and Trinity Railway Express are great alternatives to driving for the ceremony, with a short walk from the downtown station to the Fort Worth Convention Center.

Graduates who were enrolled in the spring term ride free with student ID, and parking at the train stations is free.

Updated April 22, 2026