ZipBy & HOPPS Parking Restrictions on Class Day & Commencement

Harvard Parking Services is excited to celebrate Class Day and Commencement with the Harvard community. As in previous years, we will be supporting these events and making parking available for families and guests. 

ZipBy hourly parking and HOPPS daily parking will be unavailable at 52 Oxford Garage, 10 Everett Garage and Broadway Garage on May 27-28, 2026.

Alternative hourly and daily parking on Class Day and Commencement Day for Harvard affiliates:

• Observatory Lot* (Cambridge): Take the Harvard Shuttle from Currier House (Radcliffe Quad) into Harvard Square. *Availability is on a first-come, first-served basis.
• Soldiers Field Park Garage (Allston): Take the Harvard Shuttle from Klarman Hall (HBS) into Harvard Square
• 2 Hague Street Lot (Allston): Take the Harvard Shuttle from Klarman Hall (HBS) into Harvard Square

The Harvard Shuttles will be operating on a continuous loop on Class Day and Commencement Day.

Please take note that you may:

• Purchase daily parking up to 7 days in advance on the HOPPS online portal.
• Access the Harvard-affiliate hourly parking rate by submitting the one-time form ahead of your ZipBy parking session.

Thank you for your continued cooperation during this time. If you have any questions or concerns, please email the Campus Service Center at parking@harvard.edu or by phone at (617) 496-7827.