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.
Commencement
Driving Directions for Commencement Weekend
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 2 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 2 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 2 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 2 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 2 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
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.
If you want to avoid the hassle of parking and save on car rental and parking fees, the walk from Downtown Providence to Brown’s campus only takes about 20 minutes.