Graduation Venues and Travel Information

Address

Charlotte Campus
2151 Hawkins Street
Charlotte, NC 28203

Directions

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

Hotel/Travel/Parking

Please click here for a summary of hotel, travel, and parking information.

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”
-Ballons, 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

George Washington Memorial Theater,
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 Memorial Theater website here. 

Travel Advisory

As we prepare to celebrate this significant milestone on June 11, we want to alert you to several major events taking place in the Arlington area during that week. Due to these concurrent events, local accommodations and transportation services are expected to be in high demand. 

We strongly encourage you to make your travel and accommodation arrangements as soon as possible to ensure availability and the best possible rates. 

We look forward to celebrating with you on this special day! 

Hotel and Transportation

Please click here for a summary of hotel information.

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”
-Ballons, 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

Southbank Centre,
Belvedere Rd, London SE1 8XX

Directions and Parking

For those travelling by car, please visit The Southbank Centre website for further information getting to the venue and parking. 

Hotel

Please see below for recommended options for hotels and accommodation nearby to Southbank.

• Travelodge London Central Waterloo
• Premier Inn London County Hall
• Ruby Lucy
• Park Plaza Westminster

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”
-Ballons, banners, flags, posters or signs of any kind or size
-Lawn Chairs, 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. 

Parking

Paid street parking is available adjacent to Merrill Auditorium on Congress Street and Cumberland Avenue. Paid parking is also available at the 385 Congress Street surface parking lot and Top of the Old Port surface parking lot. Free parking is available at the Roux Institute campus for all graduates and their families at the Roux Institute campus located at 100 Fore Street in Portland. Please note campus is an approximately 15-minute walk from the venue.

Hotel Accommodations

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”
-Ballons, 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. 

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”
-Ballons, 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

The California Theatre
345 S 1st St.
San Jose, CA 95113

Directions

Driving directions and public transportation routes can be found on the California Theatre website here.

Parking

Parking information will be made available at a later date.

Hotel Accommodations

The Westin San Jose by Marriott
302 South Market Street
San Jose, CA  95113
(408) 295-2000
Please use the corporate discount code “NUV” to receive 10% off when booking your accommodations.
Note:  It is a 3-minute walk from the hotel to the Commencement location:  California Theatre | 345 South 1^st Street | San Jose, CA  95113

Signia by Hilton Hotel
170 South Market Street
San Jose, CA  95113
(408) 998-1900
Note:  It is a 6-minute walk from the hotel to the Commencement location:  California Theatre | 345 South 1^st Street | San Jose, CA  95113

Security and Prohibited Items

The following items are prohibited on Northeastern University, Silicon Valley 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 10″x10″x10″ (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”
-Ballons, 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, Silicon Valley 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. 

Parking

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

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.

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”
-Ballons, 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).

Parking

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

— 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

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

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.

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.

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”
-Ballons, 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.