Accommodations
Guests should make necessary motel/hotel reservations as early as possible. The closest hotel to campus is The Village Inn. Other accommodations are available in the greater Harrisonburg/Staunton area.
Parking
If you will be claiming a handicapped parking space, you must have handicapped parking tags. Handicapped parking will be located in the Carter Center parking lot. An officer will be present at East College Street and at Carter Center to assist with parking. Golf carts will be available along East College Street and at the Carter Center parking lot for any guests who need assistance getting from parking to seating on the Campus Mall. Please see the Bridgewater College Baccalaureate and Commencement Campus Map for handicapped parking locations and drop-off locations for guests who need golf cart assistance. To view parking availability for all of Bridgewater Campus, please see the Bridgewater College Campus Map.
Photography
Classic Photography and Imaging will be handling all Commencement photography. Group photos of the Class of 2025 will be taken the morning of Commencement. In addition, individual photos will be taken of each graduate receiving their diploma from President David Bushman during the Commencement ceremony, as well as a photo of each graduate once they exit the stage. Following Commencement, photos may be viewed and ordered online at www.classic-photo.com.
This commercial organization is providing services for those who are interested and the cost for these services will be detailed by Classic Photography and Imaging. Following Commencement, if you have specific questions regarding the photos taken by Classic Photography and Imaging, please contact them directly.
Commencement Guest Services
- Cristy’s Floral Designs will be located on the Rebecca Quad for any guests who would like to purchase a bouquet of flowers. The cost of bouquets will be announced in the coming months. Cash, credit and check will be accepted.
- Smitty’s Café is located inside the Forrer Learning Commons and will be open to guests from 8 a.m. to noon. Starbucks, as well as limited food and drinks, will be available at Smitty’s.
- The Bridgewater College Campus Store will be open from 8 a.m. to noon.
