Graduation Venues and Travel Information

Address

The George Washington Masonic National Memorial Hall,
101 Callahan Drive
Alexandria, Virgina 22301-2751

Directions

Driving directions, public transportation routes, and instructions on other forms of transportation can be found on The George Washington Masonic National Memorial Hall website here.

Accessibility

The George Washington Masonic National Memorial Hall is ADA accessible and staff will be at the entrance for any student or guest needs.

Parking

Daytime parking is free on a first-come, first-served basis. Up to 200 parking spaces are available.

Hotel

Please click here for a summary of hotel information in the Alexandria area.

Security and Prohibited Items

The following items are prohibited on Northeastern University, Arlington Campus, with no exceptions.

Failure to comply may result in denial of entry or removal from event.

• Weapons of any kind (including but not limited to):
– Firearms (with or without permit)
– Sharp objects/ Multi-tools/ Knives
– Pepper Spray/ Mace
– Flares/ Fireworks
– Prop Weapons
– Tasers
• Umbrellas of any kind
• Backpacks or bags larger than 12″x12″x12″ (Small bags may be allowed entry after search)
• Alcoholic Beverages, drugs or illegal substances
• Outside Food or Beverage
• Drones, Laser Pointers, and/or Flashlights greater than 3”
• Balloons, banners, flags not issued by Northeastern, posters or signs of any kind or size
• Skateboards, hoverboards, rollerblades, scooters, or bicycles
• Confetti, glitter, silly string, streamers, permanent markers
• Paint, spray paint, and/or aerosol cans
• Artificial noisemakers (including but not limited to):
– Air horns, drums, whistles
• Clothing items determined offensive and/or disruptive by event security, including items displaying offensive or hateful content

All guests are subject to search, at the discretion of the venue security personnel, of their person and/or possessions.
Face coverings must be removed as requested at check-in for identification purposes.

All items left at the entrance with security will be discarded. Storage is not provided. Northeastern University, Arlington is not responsible for abandoned items.

Address

Halton Theater
1206 Elizabeth Ave,
Charlotte, NC 28204

Directions

Click here to view a map of the Central Piedmont Community College where the Halton Theater.

Accessibility

Click here to learn more about accessibility services at the Halton Theater.

Parking

Parking for Halton Theater in the Overcash Building is located at
Deck 3 – 1329 East 4th St, Charlotte, NC 28204
Deck 4 -1225 East Fourth Street, Charlotte, NC 28204

All parking is free of charge for Central Piedmont events.

Hotel

Visit the hospitality page to find nearby hotels and restaurants.
No food or beverage, except for water, is allowed inside any performance theater.

Security and Prohibited Items

The following items are prohibited on Northeastern University, Charlotte Campus, with no exceptions.

Failure to comply may result in denial of entry or removal from event.

• Weapons of any kind (including but not limited to):
– Firearms (with or without permit)
– Sharp objects/ Multi-tools/ Knives
– Pepper Spray/ Mace
– Flares/ Fireworks
– Prop Weapons
– Tasers
• Umbrellas of any kind
• Backpacks or bags larger than 12″x12″x12″ (Small bags may be allowed entry after search)
• Alcoholic Beverages, drugs or illegal substances
• Outside Food or Beverage
• Drones, Laser Pointers, and/or Flashlights greater than 3”
• Balloons, banners, flags not issued by Northeastern, posters or signs of any kind or size
• Skateboards, hoverboards, rollerblades, scooters, or bicycles
• Confetti, glitter, silly string, streamers, permanent markers
• Paint, spray paint, and/or aerosol cans
• Artificial noisemakers (including but not limited to):
– Air horns, drums, whistles
• Clothing items determined offensive and/or disruptive by event security, including items displaying offensive or hateful content

All guests are subject to search, at the discretion of the venue security personnel, of their person and/or possessions.
Face coverings must be removed as requested at check-in for identification purposes.

All items left at the entrance with security will be discarded. Storage is not provided. Northeastern University, Charlotte is not responsible for abandoned items.

Address

Barbican Centre
Silk Street, London, EC2Y 8DS

Directions

For further information on getting to The Barbican, please see The Barbican website. Gowning, photography will take place in The Garden Room – this is where you will need to head to when you arrive. There will be Student Ambassadors in place to guide you and your guests. The Ceremony will take place in The Barbican Cinema 1 and the Drinks reception will take place in the Conservatory. A free cloakroom will be available outside The Garden Room.

For those traveling by car, please visit The Barbican website for further information on booking a space.

Accessibility

Click here to learn more about accessibility services at the Barbican Centre.

Address

Holmgren Meadow
5000 MacArthur Blvd,
Oakland, CA 94613

Directions

Click here to view a map of the Mills College at Northeastern campus.

Parking

Parking information will be available at a later date.

Security and Prohibited Items

Face coverings must be removed as requested at check-in for identification purposes.

The following items are prohibited on Northeastern University, Oakland Campus, with no exceptions.

Failure to comply may result in denial of entry or removal from event.

• Weapons of any kind (including but not limited to):
– Firearms (with or without permit)
– Sharp objects/ Multi-tools/ Knives
– Pepper Spray/ Mace
– Flares/ Fireworks
– Prop Weapons
– Tasers
• Umbrellas of any kind
• Backpacks or bags larger than 12″x12″x12″ (Small bags may be allowed entry after search)
• Alcoholic Beverages, drugs or illegal substances
• Outside Food or Beverage
• Drones, Laser Pointers, and/or Flashlights greater than 3”
• Balloons, banners, flags not issued by Northeastern, posters or signs of any kind or size
• Skateboards, hoverboards, rollerblades, scooters, or bicycles
• Confetti, glitter, silly string, streamers, permanent markers
• Paint, spray paint, and/or aerosol cans
• Artificial noisemakers (including but not limited to):
– Air horns, drums, whistles
• Clothing items determined offensive and/or disruptive by event security, including items displaying offensive or hateful content

All guests are subject to search, at the discretion of the venue security personnel, of their person and/or possessions.

All items left at the entrance with security will be discarded. Storage is not provided. Northeastern University, Oakland is not responsible for abandoned items.

Address

Merrill Auditorium
20 Myrtle Street
Portland, ME 04101

Directions

Driving directions, public transportation routes, and instructions on other forms of transportation can be found on the The Box Office at Merrill Auditorium website here. 

Accessibility

Click here to learn more about accessibility services at the Merrill Auditorium.

Parking

Please be advised that due to the ceremony start time and location, allowing extra time for traffic and parking is recommended. Summer in Maine!

Discounted garage parking for Roux Grads & Guests is available only a 3-minute walk from the venue. The garage is located at 75 Chestnut Street. For $12 you can reserve your spot in advance and park from 2 PM – 7 PM. (The rate is $3/hour beyond the 1-hour grace period (8 PM)). Simply reserve your spot online here and scan the QR code provided or use the ParkWhiz app to access and leave the garage. Garage attendants will be on site for support. More details on this parking offer are available here.

Grads and guests can park for free at the Roux Institute at 100 Fore Street. Please note campus is an approximately 15-minute walk from the venue.

Hotel

Merrill Auditorium is located within proximity to the following hotels:

• Hyatt Place Portland Old Port (0.3 miles from Merrill & 0.6 miles from Roux Institute campus)
• The Press Hotel (200 ft. from Merrill)
• Hampton Inn Portland Downtown (0.4 miles from Merrill & 0.2 miles from Roux Institute campus)
• Portland Regency Hotel & Spa (0.3 miles from Merrill & 0.5 miles from Roux Institute campus)

Security and Prohibited Items

The following items are prohibited on Northeastern University, Portland Campus, with no exceptions.

Failure to comply may result in denial of entry or removal from event.

• Weapons of any kind (including but not limited to):
– Firearms (with or without permit)
– Sharp objects/ Multi-tools/ Knives
– Pepper Spray/ Mace
– Flares/ Fireworks
– Prop Weapons
– Tasers
• Umbrellas of any kind
• Backpacks or bags larger than 12″x12″x12″ (Small bags may be allowed entry after search)
• Alcoholic Beverages, drugs or illegal substances
• Outside Food or Beverage
• Drones, Laser Pointers, and/or Flashlights greater than 3”
• Balloons, banners, flags not issued by Northeastern, posters or signs of any kind or size
• Skateboards, hoverboards, rollerblades, scooters, or bicycles
• Confetti, glitter, silly string, streamers, permanent markers
• Paint, spray paint, and/or aerosol cans
• Artificial noisemakers (including but not limited to):
– Air horns, drums, whistles
• Clothing items determined offensive and/or disruptive by event security, including items displaying offensive or hateful content

All guests are subject to search, at the discretion of the venue security personnel, of their person and/or possessions.
Face coverings must be removed as requested at check-in for identification purposes.

All items left at the entrance with security will be discarded. Storage is not provided. Northeastern University, Portland is not responsible for abandoned items.

Address

Benaroya Hall
200 University Street
Seattle, WA, 98101

Directions

Driving directions, public transportation routes, and instructions on other forms of transportation can be found on the Benaroya Hall website here. 

Accessibility

Click here to learn more about accessibility services at the Benaroya Hall.

Parking

Parking is located at the venue and additional parking can be located in the Downtown Seattle Area. Click here to learn more about parking near the venue.

Security and Prohibited Items

The following items are prohibited on Northeastern University, Seattle Campus, with no exceptions.

Failure to comply may result in denial of entry or removal from event.

• Weapons of any kind (including but not limited to):
– Firearms (with or without permit)
– Sharp objects/ Multi-tools/ Knives
– Pepper Spray/ Mace
– Flares/ Fireworks
– Prop Weapons
– Tasers
• Umbrellas of any kind
• Backpacks or bags larger than 12″x12″x12″ (Small bags may be allowed entry after search)
• Alcoholic Beverages, drugs or illegal substances
• Outside Food or Beverage
• Drones, Laser Pointers, and/or Flashlights greater than 3”
• Balloons, banners, flags not issued by Northeastern, posters or signs of any kind or size
• Skateboards, hoverboards, rollerblades, scooters, or bicycles
• Confetti, glitter, silly string, streamers, permanent markers
• Paint, spray paint, and/or aerosol cans
• Artificial noisemakers (including but not limited to):
– Air horns, drums, whistles
• Clothing items determined offensive and/or disruptive by event security, including items displaying offensive or hateful content

All guests are subject to search, at the discretion of the venue security personnel, of their person and/or possessions.
Face coverings must be removed as requested at check-in for identification purposes.

All items left at the entrance with security will be discarded. Storage is not provided. Northeastern University, Seattle is not responsible for abandoned items.

Address

Meridian Hall
1 Front St E
Toronto, ON M5E 1B2, Canada

Directions

Driving directions, public transportation routes, and instructions on other forms of transportation can be found on the Meridian Hall website. 

International Travel

For graduates planning to invite their family members to attend their graduation ceremony, click here for guidance on visa and travel information and click here for more details on letters of invitation.

Accessibility

Click here to learn more about accessibility services at Meridian Hall.

Parking

Public parking is available near Meridian Hall. Click here to learn more about parking at the venue.

Security and Prohibited Items

The following items are prohibited on Northeastern University, Toronto Campus, with no exceptions.

Failure to comply may result in denial of entry or removal from event.

• Weapons of any kind (including but not limited to):
– Firearms (with or without permit)
– Sharp objects/ Multi-tools/ Knives
– Pepper Spray/ Mace
– Flares/ Fireworks
– Prop Weapons
– Tasers
• Umbrellas of any kind
• Backpacks or bags larger than 12″x12″x12″ (Small bags may be allowed entry after search)
• Alcoholic Beverages, drugs or illegal substances
• Outside Food or Beverage
• Drones, Laser Pointers, and/or Flashlights greater than 3”
• Balloons, banners, flags not issued by Northeastern, posters or signs of any kind or size
• Skateboards, hoverboards, rollerblades, scooters, or bicycles
• Confetti, glitter, silly string, streamers, permanent markers
• Paint, spray paint, and/or aerosol cans
• Artificial noisemakers (including but not limited to):
– Air horns, drums, whistles
• Clothing items determined offensive and/or disruptive by event security, including items displaying offensive or hateful content

All guests are subject to search, at the discretion of the venue security personnel, of their person and/or possessions.
Face coverings must be removed as requested at check-in for identification purposes.

All items left at the entrance with security will be discarded. Storage is not provided. Northeastern University, Toronto is not responsible for abandoned items.

Address

The Centre
777 Homer St
Vancouver, BC V6B 0H3, Canada
Situated between Robson Street and West Georgia Street, directly across from the Vancouver Public Library.

Directions

From downtown Vancouver, The Centre is easily accessible on foot. It’s approximately a 5-minute walk from both Granville Station (Expo Line) and Vancouver City Centre Station (Canada Line).

Driving directions, public transportation routes, and instructions on other forms of transportation can be found on the Centre website.

International Travel

For graduates planning to invite their family members to attend their graduation ceremony, click here for guidance on visa and travel information and click here for more details on letters of invitation.

Accessibility

The Centre is able to accommodate guests with special mobility needs. Please note that there is accessible seating located on all three levels of the theatre and are all in the back row.

Level 2 Orchestra (4x)
Level 3 Dress Circle (2x)
Level 4 Balcony (1x)

Accessible washrooms are on each level.
Elevator access is available for all levels.

Parking

There is no parking lot on site, however, there is meter parking available on the streets and there are parking lots nearby:

• Deloitte Summit Building – Lot #337 – Our Campus building Parking lot- 410 W Georgia St
• Atelier Building (between Smithe and Robson): Impark Lot 2212 – 825 Homer St
• Richards (between Smithe and Robson): EasyPark Lot 34 – 872 Richards St
• L’Hermitage: Impark Lot 2263 – 778 Richards St
• Library Square: EasyPark Lot 27 – 775 Hamilton St
• Telus Garden Lot: Advanced Lot 9160 – 510 West Georgia St
• Metropolitan Towers Lot: Advanced Lot 9105 – 930 Seymour St

Hotel

Please see below for recommended options for hotels with discounted rates for our guests:

• Hilton Vancouver Downtown
Using the App: Make a reservation, then under the SPECIAL RATES section, please use the following code under Corporate Code: 4143150.

Security and Prohibited Items

The following items are prohibited on Northeastern University, Vancouver Campus, with no exceptions.

Failure to comply may result in denial of entry or removal from event.

• Weapons of any kind (including but not limited to):
– Firearms (with or without permit)
– Sharp objects/ Multi-tools/ Knives
– Pepper Spray/ Mace
– Flares/ Fireworks
– Prop Weapons
– Tasers
• Umbrellas of any kind
• Backpacks or bags larger than 12″x12″x12″ (Small bags may be allowed entry after search)
• Alcoholic Beverages, drugs or illegal substances
• Outside Food or Beverage
• Drones, Laser Pointers, and/or Flashlights greater than 3”
• Balloons, banners, flags not issued by Northeastern, posters or signs of any kind or size
• Skateboards, hoverboards, rollerblades, scooters, or bicycles
• Confetti, glitter, silly string, streamers, permanent markers
• Paint, spray paint, and/or aerosol cans
• Artificial noisemakers (including but not limited to):
– Air horns, drums, whistles
• Clothing items determined offensive and/or disruptive by event security, including items displaying offensive or hateful content

All guests are subject to search, at the discretion of the venue security personnel, of their person and/or possessions.
Face coverings must be removed as requested at check-in for identification purposes.

All items left at the entrance with security will be discarded. Storage is not provided. Northeastern University, Vancouver is not responsible for abandoned items.

Address

Miami Northeastern University Campus
230 NW 24th St 5th Floor,
Miami, FL 33127

Directions

Driving directions, public transportation routes, and instructions on other forms of transportation can be found on the Miami Northeastern University website.

Accessibility

The Miami Northeastern University campus is ADA accessible and staff will be at the entrance for any student or guest needs. If you or your guest need additional disability accommodations, please contact

Security and Prohibited Items

The following items are prohibited on Northeastern University, Seattle Campus, with no exceptions.

Failure to comply may result in denial of entry or removal from event.

• Weapons of any kind (including but not limited to):
– Firearms (with or without permit)
– Sharp objects/ Multi-tools/ Knives
– Pepper Spray/ Mace
– Flares/ Fireworks
– Prop Weapons
– Tasers
• Umbrellas of any kind
• Backpacks or bags larger than 12″x12″x12″ (Small bags may be allowed entry after search)
• Alcoholic Beverages, drugs or illegal substances
• Outside Food or Beverage
• Drones, Laser Pointers, and/or Flashlights greater than 3”
• Balloons, banners, flags not issued by Northeastern, posters or signs of any kind or size
• Skateboards, hoverboards, rollerblades, scooters, or bicycles
• Confetti, glitter, silly string, streamers, permanent markers
• Paint, spray paint, and/or aerosol cans
• Artificial noisemakers (including but not limited to):
– Air horns, drums, whistles
• Clothing items determined offensive and/or disruptive by event security, including items displaying offensive or hateful content

All guests are subject to search, at the discretion of the venue security personnel, of their person and/or possessions.
Face coverings must be removed as requested at check-in for identification purposes.

All items left at the entrance with security will be discarded. Storage is not provided. Northeastern University, Seattle is not responsible for abandoned items.