
Graduation Venues and Travel Information
General Venue and Travel Information
Accessibility
Fenway Park: 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.
All other ceremonies or celebrations: Students can note all ADA needs for themselves and/or their guests through their event registration. Staff will be designated at the venue entrances for any specific requests.
Visa and international travel information
We recommend reaching out to the local U.S. consulate within the country that your family members are in to apply for a visitor visa. Click here to view visa appointment wait times.
The University does not provide letters to graduates as a means for their guests to apply for a visa from their country to attend a graduation ceremony. The Office of Global Services recommends using copies of the following documents instead:
• Graduation Application
• E-mail(s) directed to the graduate with ceremony information
• Enrollment Verification Letter
• Letter of Invitation Information (Sample)
For graduates from a Northeastern Canadian campus who are 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.
Venue and Travel Information by Location
Boston
Fenway Park
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.
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 recognition of our commitment to sustainability, signs, banners, balloons, flowers, and full-sized flags are prohibited.
Guests may bring one sealed 16oz plastic water bottle. Graduates may bring one empty reusable water bottle (water fill stations will be available at student lineup). DO NOT bring bags larger than 12″x12″x6″.
Graduates are allowed to wear Hawaiian Leis and bring the small flags that were selected and provided by 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.
Matthews Arena
Address
238-262 Street
Boston, MA 02115
Directions
Driving directions, MBTA routes, and instructions on other forms of transportation can be found on the Matthews Arena website here.
Parking
Complimentary parking will be available in the Columbus Parking Garage on Northeastern Campus, first-come first-served.
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 recognition of our commitment to sustainability, signs, banners, balloons, and full-sized flags are prohibited.
Additional Prohibited Items:
-Artificial noisemakers
-Backpacks, bags larger than 12″x12″x12″ or briefcases
-Drones
-Food or beverages
-Laptops
-Laser pointers or similar items
-Selfie sticks
-Strollers
-Umbrellas
-Weapons
-Wrapped gift
Cabot Cage, Husky Hospitality Hub
Address
400 Huntington Ave
Boston, MA 02115
Directions
Driving directions, MBTA routes, and instructions on other forms of transportation can be found on the Cabot Center website here.
Parking
Complimentary parking will be available in the Columbus Parking Garage on Northeastern Campus, first-come first-served.
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 recognition of our commitment to sustainability, signs, banners, balloons, and full-sized flags are prohibited.
Additional Prohibited Items:
-Artificial noisemakers
-Backpacks, bags larger than 12″x12″x12″ or briefcases
-Food or beverages
-Laptops
-Laser pointers or similar items
-Selfie sticks
-Strollers
-Umbrellas
-Weapons
-Wrapped gift
Charlotte
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
In recognition of our commitment to sustainability, signs, banners, balloons, and full-sized flags are prohibited. DO NOT bring bags larger than 12″x12″x6″.
Arlington
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.
London
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.
Parking
For those traveling by car, please visit The Barbican website for further information on booking a space.
Hotel
Please see below for recommended options for hotels and accommodations nearby to The Barbican
Oakland
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
In recognition of our commitment to sustainability, signs, banners, balloons, and full-sized flags are prohibited. DO NOT bring bags larger than 12″x12″x6″.
Portland, Roux Institute
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
In recognition of our commitment to sustainability, signs, banners, balloons, and full-sized flags are prohibited. DO NOT bring bags larger than 12″x12″x6″.
Seattle
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
In recognition of our commitment to sustainability, signs, banners, balloons, and full-sized flags are prohibited. DO NOT bring bags larger than 12″x12″x6″.
Silicon Valley
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.
Security and Prohibited Items
In recognition of our commitment to sustainability, signs, banners, balloons, and full-sized flags are prohibited. DO NOT bring bags larger than 12″x12″x6″.
Toronto
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
In recognition of our commitment to sustainability, signs, banners, balloons, and full-sized flags are prohibited. DO NOT bring bags larger than 12″x12″x6″.
Vancouver
Address
The Centre
777 Homer St
Vancouver, BC V6B 0H3, Canada
Directions
Directions will be made available at a later date.
Parking
Parking information will be made available at a later date.
Hotel
Please see below for recommended options for hotels with discounted rates for our guests.
• Hyatt Regency Vancouver
Discount code: 68573
• 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
In recognition of our commitment to sustainability, signs, banners, balloons, and full-sized flags are prohibited. DO NOT bring bags larger than 12″x12″x6″.