2023 Graduation Venues and Travel Information

General Venue and Travel Information

Health & safety (Covid-19) policies

Northeastern University celebrations and ceremonies: If you are a guest attending an event or ceremony on Northeastern’s campus, please read more about the current COVID-19 guidelines here.

For more information about COVID-19, please follow the CDC guidance on travel, health, and safety.

Accessibility

Fenway Park: For guests or students requesting any ADA accommodations, please fill out this form here. All students should enter through Gate B and there will be an ADA table for assistance. All guests should enter through Gates D and E 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)

Venue and Travel Information by Location

Bay Area

Address

Fox Theatre
2215 Broadway
Redwood City, CA 94063

Directions

Directions to the venue will be made available at a later date.

Parking

Parking information will be made available at a later date.

Security

Please view the venue policies for security information and a list of prohibited items.

Suggested Area Hotels

Courtyard by Marriott

600 Bair Island Rd, Redwood City, CA 94063

(2 miles to Fox Theatre)

Website

Holiday Inn Express

1836 El Camino Real, Redwood City, CA 94063

(Free breakfast & .09 miles to Fox Theatre)

Website

Hilton San Francisco Airport (Bayfront)

600 Airport Blvd., Burlingame, CA 94010

(20 minute car ride to Fox Theatre)

Website

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. Click here to download or print the Columbus Garage parking pass.

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

Security

Note that flowers and balloons are not permitted inside of Fenway Park. Graduates are allowed to wear Hawaiian Leis.
Certified service dogs for guests with disabilities are welcome at Fenway Park. All other animals are prohibited.

Please view the venue policies for security information and a list of prohibited items.

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.

Download Fenway Park 2023 Map

Five Things To Know About Fenway Commencement

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. Click here to download or print the Columbus Garage parking pass.

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

Security

Please view the venue policies for security information and a list of prohibited items.

Mobile Lockers

If you arrive at venue with a prohibited item such as a backpack, luggage, or stroller, then a mobile locker will be available to rent for $5 by Cullinane Hall, 288 St Botolph St, Boston, MA 02115.

Download Commencement Week 2023 Campus Map

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. Click here to download or print the Columbus Garage parking pass.

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

Security

Please view the venue policies for security information and a list of prohibited items.

Mobile Lockers

If you arrive at venue with a prohibited item such as a backpack, luggage, or stroller, then a mobile locker will be available to rent for $5 by Cullinane Hall, 288 St Botolph St, Boston, MA 02115.

Download Commencement Week 2023 Campus Map

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

Security information will be made available at a later date.

London

Address

Senate House, University of London
Malet Street
London, WC1E 7HU, United Kingdom

Directions

Public transportation information can be found on the Senate House website here.

Parking

Parking information will be made available at a later date.

Security

Security information will be made available at a later date.

Oakland, Mills College at Northeastern

Address

Mills College Campus, Holmgren Meadow
5000 MacArthur Blvd
Oakland, CA 94613

Directions

Driving directions, public transportation routes, and instructions on other forms of transportation can be found on the Mills College at Northeastern website here.

Parking

Complimentary parking will be available on campus.

Security

Security information will be made available at a later date.

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

Parking information will be made available at a later date.

Security

Security information will be made available at a later date.

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

Security information will be made available at a later date.

Toronto

Address

Roy Thomson Hall
60 Simcoe Street
Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Directions

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

Parking

Parking is available at Roy Thomson Hall. Click here to learn more about parking at the venue.

Security

Please view the venue policies for security information and a list of prohibited items.

Vancouver

Address

The Centre for Performing Arts
777 Homer Street
Vancouver, BC

Reception to follow at the Rosewood Hotel Georgia, 801 West Georgia Street, Vancouver, BC

Directions

Directions to the venue will be made available at a later date.

Parking

Parking lots located near the venue and additional street parking can be located in the Downtown Vancouver Area. Click here to learn more about parking near the venue.

Security

Security information will be made available at a later date.

Hotels and Accommodations

Hilton Vancouver Downtown
433 Robson Street Vancouver, BC V6B6L9
Group Rate Booking Link
If using the app please use corporate code 4143150

Rosewood Hotel Georgia
801 W Georgia St, Vancouver, BC V6C 1P7
Group Booking Link, 20% off Daily Best Available Rate