Graduation Venues and Travel Information

Address

4 Jersey Street
Boston, MA 02215

Directions

Driving directions, MBTA routes, and instructions on other forms of transportation can be found on the Fenway Park website here. 

Accessibility

All students should enter through Gate B and there will be an ADA table for assistance. All guest entrances (Gate A, D, E) are ADA accessible and a Red Sox Fan Service staff will assist with any needs.

Parking

Complimentary parking will be available in the Columbus Parking Garage on Northeastern Campus, first come, first served. A parking pass will be provided at a later date.

Additional parking is available in the Boston area; parking rates may vary. Click here to view a list of parking near Fenway Park.

Hotels

There are many accommodation options located in the greater Boston area. We encourage you to plan your trip in advance and find an option that is best suitable for you. You can visit the Meet Boston page for the best hotel recommendations and guides for things to do while you are in the city.

Security and Prohibited Items
In support of our commitment to security and sustainability,
the following items are prohibited, with NO exceptions.

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

• Alcoholic beverages
• Artificial noisemakers
• Backpacks
• Bags larger than 12”x12”x6” (Smaller bags may be allowed after search)
• Balloons
• Banners
• Beverages; guests may bring one sealed 16oz. plastic water bottle
• Clothing deemed disruptive, hateful and/or offensive to event security, including items displaying offensive or hateful content.
• Costumes and/or costume masks
• Drones
• Drugs or other illegal substances (including medical marijuana)
• Firearms (including those held by lawfully licensed individuals or off-duty police officers of any law enforcement agency or jurisdiction. This restriction includes ammunition)
• Flags not issued by Northeastern
• Flowers
• Food
• Hard-sided coolers
• Knives, box cutters, tools of any kind
• Laptops
• Laser pointers
• Professional audio/visual equipment; consumer-rated cameras and video cameras are permitted
• Pepper spray or mace
• Selfie sticks
• Signs
• Weapons
• Wrapped gifts

Additional items may be prohibited from entry, at the discretion of event staff and security personnel.

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

Graduates are allowed to wear Hawaiian Leis and bring the small flags that were selected and provided by the university. Certified service dogs for guests with disabilities are welcome at Fenway Park. All other animals are prohibited. 

Click here to learn more about Fenway Park Security.

Food at Fenway Park

Fenway Concessions will be open before the start of the ceremony and will be closed once Commencement begins.

Water will be available for purchase throughout the ceremony and guests are allowed to bring unopened, clear, disposable plastic water bottles upon entry.

Please note that Fenway Park concessions will only accept credit cards as the method of payment for food & beverage. For guests who would like to pay by cash, there will be reverse ATMs throughout the ballpark that will provide a debit card in exchange for cash. This debit card may be used outside of Fenway Park as well.

Address

290 Northern Ave,
Boston, MA 02210

Venue Information

Please visit the Leader Bank Pavilion website to learn more about planning your visit.

Accessibility

Click here to learn more about accessibility services at Leader Bank Pavilion.

Parking

Leader Bank Pavilion does not offer on site parking. However, affordable parking is available for Leader Bank Pavilion patrons at the South Boston Waterfront Transportation Center, located within an 8 minute walk of the Pavilion. 

Address: 503 Congress St, Boston, MA 02210

Hours of Operation: Open 24 hours, 7 days a week

Additionally, Leader Bank Pavilion has partnered with ParkWhiz to offer other easy and reliable options. Click below to book parking with ParkWhiz.

Hotels

There are many accommodation options located in the greater Boston area. We encourage you to plan your trip in advance and find an option that is best suitable for you. You can visit the Meet Boston page for the best hotel recommendations and guides for things to do while you are in the city.

Security and Prohibited Items

In support of our commitment to security and sustainability,
the following items are prohibited, with NO exceptions.

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

• Alcoholic beverages
• Artificial noisemakers
• Backpacks
• Bags larger than 12”x12”x6” (Smaller bags may be allowed after search)
• Balloons
• Banners
• Beverages; guests may bring one sealed 16oz. plastic water bottle
• Clothing deemed disruptive, hateful and/or offensive to event security, including items displaying offensive or hateful content.
• Costumes and/or costume masks
• Drones
• Drugs or other illegal substances (including medical marijuana)
• Firearms (including those held by lawfully licensed individuals or off-duty police officers of any law enforcement agency or jurisdiction. This restriction includes ammunition)
• Flags not issued by Northeastern
• Flowers
• Food
• Hard-sided coolers
• Knives, box cutters, tools of any kind
• Laptops
• Laser pointers
• Professional audio/visual equipment; consumer-rated cameras and video cameras are permitted
• Pepper spray or mace
• Selfie sticks
• Signs
• Weapons
• Wrapped gifts

Additional items may be prohibited from entry, at the discretion of event staff and security personnel.

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

Graduates are allowed to wear Hawaiian Leis and bring the small flags that were selected and provided by the university. Certified service dogs for guests with disabilities are welcome at Leader Bank Pavilion. All other animals are prohibited. 

Food at Leader Bank Pavilion

Venue concessions will be open before the start of the celebration and will be closed once celebration begins.

Water will be available for purchase throughout the celebration and guests are allowed to bring unopened, clear, disposable plastic water bottles upon entry.

Address

Ell Hall, 342 Huntington Ave,
Boston, MA 02115

Accessibility

Blackman Auditorium is ADA accessible and staff will be at the entrance for any student or guest needs.

Parking

Complimentary parking will be available in the Columbus Parking Garage on Northeastern Campus, first-come first-served. Parking passes will be made available at a later date.

Additional parking is available on Northeastern Campus at Renaissance Park Garage; click here to view parking rates.

Hotels

There are many accommodation options located in the greater Boston area. We encourage you to plan your trip in advance and find an option that is best suitable for you. You can visit the Meet Boston page for the best hotel recommendations and guides for things to do while you are in the city.

Security and Prohibited Items

In support of our commitment to security and sustainability,
the following items are prohibited, with NO exceptions.

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

• Alcoholic beverages
• Artificial noisemakers
• Backpacks
• Bags larger than 12”x12”x6” (Smaller bags may be allowed after search)
• Balloons
• Banners
• Beverages; guests may bring one sealed 16oz. plastic water bottle
• Clothing deemed disruptive, hateful and/or offensive to event security, including items displaying offensive or hateful content.
• Costumes and/or costume masks
• Drones
• Drugs or other illegal substances (including medical marijuana)
• Firearms (including those held by lawfully licensed individuals or off-duty police officers of any law enforcement agency or jurisdiction. This restriction includes ammunition)
• Flags not issued by Northeastern
• Flowers
• Food
• Hard-sided coolers
• Knives, box cutters, tools of any kind
• Laptops
• Laser pointers
• Professional audio/visual equipment; consumer-rated cameras and video cameras are permitted
• Pepper spray or mace
• Selfie sticks
• Signs
• Weapons
• Wrapped gifts

Additional items may be prohibited from entry, at the discretion of event staff and security personnel.

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

Graduates are allowed to wear Hawaiian Leis and bring the small flags that were selected and provided by the university. Certified service dogs for guests with disabilities are welcome at Blackman Auditorium. All other animals are prohibited.