Family and friends, before making plans to attend the ceremony, make sure your student has been approved to participate in Commencement.
For Families of Our Graduates
Parking
Ceremony Parking:
- West Hall Parking Lot
- Student Life Center Parking Lot
-
Stadium Lot
- Additional Parking: Education Business Hall (EBH) and Noble lots
Campus Map
Directions to Campus
By CAR
Principal highways to Durango: Hwy 550 & Hwy 160
Driving from the Denver area:
- From Hwy 285 South, turn right on Hwy 112 heading West to Del Norte.
- In Del Norte, turn right onto Hwy 160.
- Follow Hwy 160 West in to Durango.
- Hwy 160 becomes Hwy 160-550. When it splits, follow Hwy 550 to College Drive.
- Turn right onto College Drive, follow for 1.8 miles.
- Turn left onto Fort Lewis Drive.
- Follow signs to Whalen Gymnasium.
Driving from the Grand Junction area:
- Hwy 50 South to Hwy 550 South to Durango.
- Hwy 550 becomes Main Avenue.
- Follow Main Avenue through downtown Durango to 8th Street.
- Turn left on 8th Street.
- When it dead-ends, turn left on 8th Avenue.
- Follow to top of the hill.
- Follow signs to Whalen Gymnasium.
Driving from Colorado Springs - Pueblo area:
- I-25 South to Hwy 160 West in to Durango.
- Hwy 160 becomes Hwy 160-550.
- When it splits, follow Hwy 550 to College Drive.
- Turn right onto College Drive, follow for 1.8 miles.
- Follow signs to Whalen Gymnasium.
Driving from Albuquerque, NM:
- Hwy 550 North to Durango.
- Follow 550 North to College Drive.
- Turn right onto College Drive, follow for 1.8 miles.
- Follow signs to Whalen Gymnasium.
By AIR:
Daily flights arrive at and depart from the Durango-La Plata County Airport. Daily flights from the Denver and Phoenix area are available. Fort Lewis College is located about 20 minutes from the airport.
- When exiting the airport, follow Hwy 172 to Hwy 160 West.
- Hwy 160 becomes Hwy 160-550.
When it splits, follow Hwy 550 to College Drive.
- Turn right onto College Drive, follow for 1.8 miles.
- Follow signs to Whalen Gymnasium
Places to Stay
You'll find discounted rates at these hotels. Please request the Fort Lewis College rate when you call:
- Leland House & Rochester Hotel
,
721 E 2nd Ave
Durango, CO 81301,
970.385.1920
(15% off room rates)
- Ferringway Condos,
6 Ferringway Circle,
Durango, CO 81301,
970.247.0441
(15% off condo rates)
- Aspen Grove Bed and Breakfast
, 3935 CR 250,
Durango, CO 81301
, 970.247.1430 (
10% off room rates)
- Pine River Lodge,
14443 CR 501,
Bayfield, CO 81122,
970.884.2563
(20% off low season)
- Quality Inn,
2930 Main Ave
, Durango, CO 81301
, 970.259.5373
(15% off room rates)
- Best Western Rio Grande Inn
, 400 East 2nd Ave, Durango, CO 81301, 1.800.245.4466 (
15% off room rates)
For the true FLC experience, stay on campus in Camp Hall. For more information or to make reservations, visit the Housing Website, or contact Greg Weiss at 970-247-7372.
Disability Services
Seating
There will be a special section designated for persons with wheel chairs and persons with limited mobility - see ushers for assistance.
Hearing Impaired Interpreter
A sign language interpreter is provided for graduation ceremonies for the Deaf/Hard-of-Hearing. The interpreter will be standing on the left side of the stage (if you are facing the stage).