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Plan Your Visit
USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center
We are proud to once again host our Commencement ceremonies at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, one of the world's largest public tennis facilities and home to the US Open since 1978. Pace will be hosting ceremonies in Louis Armstrong Stadium, which is covered to accommodate inclement weather.
Directions
The USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center is easily accessible by public transit or car. Visit the Tennis Center website for more information.
Mass Transit
Subway
The 7 train provides service from Grand Central Terminal to Mets-Willets Point Station, including connections for all Metro-North Trains from Westchester and Connecticut. Service is also available from the Port Authority Bus Terminal. Getting to the entrance of USTA from the train station takes approximately 7 minutes, crossing the Flushing Meadows Pedestrian Bridge
Long Island Rail Road
LIRR provides easy service to Mets-Willets Point Station from Woodside, and convenient connections from Penn Station for New Jersey Transit customers. For guests with disabilities, get off the LIRR train at 61st Street-Woodside Station and transfer to the 7 train. Take the 7 train to Mets-Willets Point Station.Getting to the entrance of USTA from the train station takes approximately 7 minutes, crossing the Flushing Meadows Pedestrian Bridge
The MTA website provides complete schedules and information about the most convenient ways to get to the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center.
NJ Transit
Due to the ongoing NJ TRANSIT train strike which began May 16, travelers from New Jersey may experience rail service suspensions. We recommend guests use NJ TRANSIT or Academy buses from designated Park & Ride locations or nearby rail stations to reach New York City—please plan ahead and check for bus-specific ticketing info and schedules. Find more information on the NJ Transit Rail Stoppage website.
Parking
Event parking is available for a fee at Citi Field Lot F, located next to the Tennis Center. The current parking fee is $41 per car and is subject to change. Cash is not accepted.
You can purchase parking passes in advance to help avoid delays getting into the lots on the days of the events.
Please make sure you purchase the pass for the correct day.
Directions to the Parking Lot May 19 Parking Pass May 20 Parking Pass
Pace Shuttle
Shuttle transportation will be provided from each campus (NYC, Pleasantville, and White Plains) to graduates, faculty, and staff, who registered for a seat. Register for the Pace Shuttle by Friday, May 2, 2025.
Bags, Food, Gifts, and Photography
Review USTA Billie Jean King's National Tennis Center security policies and prohibited items information for details on the venue’s policies on bags and outside food. (Note: There will not be bag storage facilities at the venue or outside of the entrances.)
Photos and video are permitted and there will be several celebratory backdrops set up throughout the USTA campus.
Food will be available for purchase on the USTA South Plaza during limited hours. Stay tuned for the schedule of the day.
Graduate gifts and flowers will be available for purchase at USTA on the day of Commencement. Official Pace branded merchandise is available through Campus Spirit stores.