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  • GENERAL PARKING

    • Where do I park when I arrive?

    For class and group-specific arrival and parking recommendations, please visit your class or group page.

    • Do I need a parking permit?

    Parking permits are not required for unrestricted parking spaces between Thursday at noon and Sunday at noon. Exceptions include parking spaces designated for vehicles with specific license plates, Residence Hall Director parking spaces, accessibility spaces (without a placard), MT maintenance spaces, and life safety/tow away/fire lane areas. If you have general campus parking questions, please call 607-255-4600.

    • What if I have special mobility parking needs?

    All state or municipal mobility placards are honored on campus during Reunion. You may park in accessibility spaces unless reserved for a specific license plate. If you rent a vehicle and are without your placard, visit Reunion Staff Headquarters at Robert Purcell Community Center (RPCC) on North Campus for a temporary Cornell placard. More accessibility info here.

    • Can I park on lawn areas?

    NO - except Libe Slope on West Campus. Most lawn areas contain sensitive underground sprinkler systems that maintain our beautiful campus grounds, and vehicle weight will damage these systems. Parking on any lawn areas other than Libe Slope is STRICTLY PROHIBITED and vehicles risk being towed at the owner's expense. During extreme rain, Libe Slope will close and will only reopen when and if conditions allow. Please follow posted signage regarding Libe Slope closures. For your convenience, Reunion shuttle vans will circulate between main parking lots on North and West Campus to transport guests back to their headquarters.

    • Are there electric vehicle (EV) charging stations on campus?

    There are 10 dual-port Level 2 ChargePoint stations on campus available on a first-come, first-served basis and subject to posted time limits and permit/payment requirements. Users must download the ChargePoint app to access the stations. For additional information and station locations, please visit the Electric and Green Vehicle Parking website.

     

    CAMPUS PARKING LOCATIONS

    • Where do I park on North Campus?

    The main parking lot on North Campus is A-Lot behind the Townhouse Community buildings. Available parking will also be in the outer circle parking lot located behind Hasbrouck apartment complex (121 Pleasant Grove Road, Ithaca, NY 14850) across from North Campus. Overflow parking will be designated in the east end of the B-Lot (957 Campus Rd, Ithaca, NY 14850) near the Vet College. A Reunion shuttle van will be available to transport guests from A-Lot and Hasbrouck parking lots to HQ locations on Thursday between noon and 9 p.m. At all other times, on-request ride assistance is available for transportation between parking areas and North Campus, as well as for luggage transport. For all transportation requests, contact Reunion Staff Headquarters at 607-255-7085.

    Please note: The Cornell Child Care Center is located near A-lot. The parent/caregiver drop off/pick up parking area is restricted to center families. It is critical that this safe parking and travel area is left open for little ones as they arrive and depart from their care location. Please do not park your vehicle in these spaces. Barricades will be located at the entrance and exit of the parent/caregiver parking area to designate the spots that should not be used by Reunion guests. We appreciate your help in keeping students and their parents/caregivers safe during Cornell Reunion 2026.

    Additional limited parking is available in the following North Campus areas:

    - Hasbrouck Apartment Complex (121 Pleasant Grove Road, Ithaca NY 14850)
    - Anna Comstock Lot (520 Thurston Ave., Ithaca, NY 14850)
    - Toboggan Lodge Parking Lot - after 5 p.m. Friday (38 Forest Home Dr., Ithaca, NY 14853)
    - Forest Home Parking Garage - after 5 p.m. Friday (37 Forest Home Dr., Ithaca, NY 14853)

    No parking in signed reserved spaces.

    • Where do I park on West Campus?

    There are two main parking lots designated for Reunion parking on Cornell’s West Campus. These are the University Ave Parking Lot, which is accessible from University Avenue heading westbound (downhill) after crossing over Stewart Avenue. The entrance to the parking lot will be on your left. There is also Libe Slope (weather permitting), where you can park on the slope in marked areas. Libe Slope parking is accessible via West Ave.

    If you need assistance in getting from your parking area to class headquarters, please contact 607-255-7085

    No parking in signed reserved spaces.

    • Where do I park in Collegetown?

    The main parking lot in the Collegetown area is the Stewart and Williams Street Parking Lot located at 243 Williams St., Ithaca, NY 14850. This lot is accessible via Stewart Avenue and Williams Street.

    Additional limited parking is available in the Dryden Road Garage located at 118 Dryden Rd., Ithaca, NY 14850. This garage has an hourly rate of $2.25/hour.

     

    TRANSPORTATION

    • How do I get around campus during Reunion?

    With thousands of people celebrating Reunion, navigating campus with your personal vehicle can be tricky. We have arranged for Reunion shuttle buses to circulate routes that run on North, West, Central, campus areas. Shuttles are free of charge to guests wearing a Reunion 2026 button. Reunion 2026 transportation information will be available at class and group headquarter locations as well as Reunion Information Centers. In addition, guests wearing a Reunion 2026 button can ride TCAT buses operating on campus free of charge.

    • Is there transportation to my class or group events?

    In many cases a group specific bus has been arranged from your headquarters to a class or group meal or special event. Check with individuals staffing your class/group headquarters for details on event specific busing.

    • What accessibility transportation is available?

    For individuals who need assistance boarding a vehicle or have special mobility equipment such as a wheelchair or walker, we have you covered. Accessibility vehicles will serve as an on-demand ride service for those with mobility needs. From Thursday noon through Sunday noon of Reunion weekend, guests can contact our Reunion Staff Headquarters at 607-255-7085 to arrange for transportation to or from an event. These vehicles come equipped with a wheelchair accessible ramp to help guests board if needed. Several rides can be scheduled all at once or on a case-by-case basis by guests. 30 minutes of lead time is requested when making a ride request.

    • Can Cornell rent motorized scooters or provide companions to assist me in getting around?

    Unfortunately, no for safety and liability reasons, Cornell cannot rent motorized equipment such as scooters or golf carts for individual use. Cayuga Health may have motorized scooters available should you wish to rent one personally. They can be reached at 607-339-0414. Cornell has a limited number of push wheelchairs available for use. Should you require a push wheelchair, please visit your classes and groups page to find contact information for your class or group and reach out to them to make them aware.

    We cannot provide companion aids to assist individuals in getting around campus. We do have accessibility transportation. We suggest you bring your own companion to Reunion if you need assistance in moving about campus.

     

    PARKING RESTRICTIONS & REMINDERS

    • No personal vehicles are permitted on pedestrian walkways on campus.
    • Parking on pedestrian walkways and roadways near residence halls is strictly prohibited and may result in vehicle towing and parking fines.
    • Guests should utilize designated class and group-specific arrival and parking plans found on your Reunion registration confirmation and on the classes and groups pages of the Reunion website.

     

    OTHER TRAVEL RESOURCES