General Commencement Day parking will be available in the Campus Center, Science & Learning Center, College Hall and designated areas in the Amphitheatre parking lots.
Additionally, parking lots on the north side of the campus on Philadelphia Street will also be available for parking. Public Safety officers will direct guests and traffic before, during, and after the ceremony.
Due to space limitations, motor homes and limousines will not be allowed to park on campus.
View the interactive Commencement parking map.
Limited reserved parking for graduates and guests who have impaired mobility will be available in the paved lot adjacent to the Harris Amphitheatre.
In addition, limited seating will be available for those guests in wheelchairs. For all guests requiring parking and/or seating accommodations, please contact Jessica Aparicio at japarici@whittier.edu or (562) 907-4211 (e-mail is preferred) to reserve seats and/or parking space by April 17, 2026. This date is firm; no exceptions. Seats must be reserved in advance.
Below are five local-area hotels for those intending to visit Whittier College for commencement.
Doubletree (Whittier)(Formerly Radisson Whittier)7320 Greenleaf Ave., Whittier, CA 90602562.945.8511This hotel is located in Uptown Whittier, less than one mile from campus.
Doubletree Hotel (Norwalk)1311 Sycamore Dr., Norwalk, CA 90650562.863.5555This hotel is approximately six miles from campus.
Vagabond Inn14125 E. Whittier Blvd., Whittier, CA 90605562.698.9701This hotel is approximately two miles from campus.
Holiday Inn Select La Mirada14299 Firestone Blvd., La Mirada, CA 90638714.739.8500This hotel is approximately seven miles from campus. Complimentary shuttle service to and from campus is available upon request.
Crowne Plaza6121 East Telegraph Road, Commerce, CA 90040323.832.4003This hotel is approximately 8 miles from campus. Shuttle service is available.
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