Commencement

Driving Directions for Commencement Weekend

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Driving Directions for Commencement Weekend

Guests coming to campus for Commencement and Reunion Weekend should plan for additional delays throughout the weekend because of the recent closure of Providence’s Washington Bridge, which is having a major impact on local traffic.

You can find up-to-date guidance, including current conditions and travel times, on the Rhode Island Department of Transportation website. Please give yourself as much time as possible to get into the city, park and arrive on campus to ensure full enjoyment of the weekend’s events.

View Washington Bridge Closure Updates

Planning Ahead

A large number of alumni, families and guests are expected on campus for Commencement Weekend. For this reason, parking spaces will be significantly limited, and guests should consider this when making plans. You should be prepared to walk a distance from your parking area, so make sure to wear comfortable shoes and provide plenty of time to arrive for events. You may want to consider using public transportation or arranging a ride share instead of driving to campus.

Getting to Campus

Directions to Brown University on Commencement Weekend

Due to road closures for Commencement activities in downtown Providence, the directions below are being provided to guide you to the University during our Commencement Weekend. These directions will guide you to the traffic pattern that will allow for easy drop-off if necessary, and to the side of the campus not affected by the closures. Please keep in mind that navigation systems will most likely guide you into road closures.

From the North:

From Route 95 South, stay right to Exit 36A, Route 6 / Route 195 East. Take Exit 1A and turn left onto India Street. Then turn right onto Gano Street North. Then turn left onto Power Street. Then turn right onto Brown Street.

From the South:

From Route 95 North, take Exit 36A East onto Route 195 East. Take Exit 1A and turn left onto India Street. Then turn right onto Gano Street North. Then turn left onto Power Street. Then turn right onto Brown Street.

From the East:

Take I-195 West to Exit 1C onto South Main Street. At the traffic light, turn right onto Wickenden Street. At the second traffic light on Wickenden Street, turn left onto Brook Street. Then turn left onto Power Street. Then turn right onto Brown Street.

From the Northwest:

Take 146 South. Continue onto Route 95 South and stay right to Exit 36A, Route 6 / Route 195 East. Take Exit 1A and turn left onto India Street. Then turn right onto Gano Street North. Then turn left onto Power Street. Then turn right onto Brown Street.

From the Route 6 East/Route 95 South Interchange:

Take Route 95 South and stay right to Exit 36A Route 6 / Route 195 East. Take Exit 1A and turn left onto India Street. Then turn right onto Gano Street North. Then turn left onto Power Street. Then turn right onto Brown Street.

Getting Around Providence

Rhode Island Public Transit Authority

For getting around Providence and making your way to Brown’s campus, the Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) offers numerous bus routes. You can check out the routes and plan your trip online or download the Transit Tracker app on your smartphone.