Graduation Venues and Travel Information

Address
4 Jersey Street
Boston, MA 02215

Arrival
• Both students and guests should arrive 2 hours before the ceremony.
• Student procession will begin approximately 1.5 hours before the ceremony.
• Graduate Lineup Location – Gate B, located on Van Ness Street
• Guest Entrance Location – Gates A, D, E, located on Lansdowne and Jersey Street

Directions
Driving directions, MBTA routes, and instructions on other forms of transportation can be found on the Fenway Park website. 
Fenway is a residential neighborhood. Please be respectful and kind to Fenway Park’s neighbors when traveling to and from the ballpark.

Parking
Complimentary parking will be available in the Columbus Parking Garage on Northeastern Campus, first come, first served.
Additional parking near Fenway Park is available; parking rates may vary.

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.

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.

Security and Prohibited Items
Prohibited items include (but are not limited to):
• Large bags, backpacks, or bags exceeding size limits (12” x 12” x 6”) .
• Outside food/beverages (except one sealed 16 oz. water bottle) .
• Umbrellas that do not collapse .
• Wrapped gifts.
• Alcohol, drugs, or illegal substances.
• Weapons of any kind (including firearms, knives, pepper spray, mace, or tools). 
• Balloons, banners, signs, or non-Northeastern-issued flags.
• Noisemakers, drones, laser pointers, laptops, professional audio/visual equipment, selfie sticks. 
• Hard-sided coolers, glass/metal containers, or hydration packs. 
• Fireworks or incendiary devices. 
• Costumes, masks, or any item deemed unsafe by event staff, including clothing deemed disruptive, hateful, or offensive. 

Additional venue policies:
• Flowers are prohibited in Fenway Park. Graduates are allowed to wear Hawaiian Leis.
• Service animals are permitted; all other animals are prohibited.

Additional items may be prohibited from entry, at the discretion of event staff and security personnel. All guests are subject to search. Items deemed unsafe or inappropriate will be confiscated and not returned.   
Noncompliance may result in denial of entry or removal.

Mobile Lockers
If you arrive at venue with a prohibited item such as a backpack, luggage, or flowers, you will have to store these items in one of the two mobile lockers that will be available to rent for $13. 
Lockers are located at 55 Jersey Street and at 49 Lansdowne Street, Boston, MA.

Food at Fenway Park
Fenway concessions will open before the ceremony and close once it begins; water will be sold throughout, and guests may bring one sealed 16 oz clear plastic bottles. Concessions are cashless, but reverse ATMs are available both inside and outside the park.
Water stations will be available for students in lineup and seating.

Address
Ell Hall, Northeastern Boston Campus
342 Huntington Ave,
Boston, MA 02115

Directions
Northeastern is accessible by subway via the MBTA Green Line Northeastern stop and the Orange Line at Ruggles Station.

Parking
Complimentary parking will be available in the Columbus Parking Garage on Northeastern Campus, first come, first served. Additional parking near Northeastern’s Boston Campus is available; parking rates may vary.

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.

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

Security and Prohibited Items
Prohibited items include (but are not limited to):
• Large bags, backpacks, or bags exceeding size limits (12” x 12” x 6”) .
– Non-clear bags are allowed up to 6″x9″
• Outside food/beverages (except one sealed 16 oz. water bottle) .
• Umbrellas that do not collapse .
• Wrapped gifts.
• Alcohol, drugs, or illegal substances.
• Weapons of any kind (including firearms, knives, pepper spray, mace, or tools). 
• Balloons, banners, signs, or non-Northeastern-issued flags.
• Noisemakers, drones, laser pointers, laptops, professional audio/visual equipment, selfie sticks. 
• Hard-sided coolers, glass/metal containers, or hydration packs. 
• Fireworks or incendiary devices. 
• Costumes, masks, or any item deemed unsafe by event staff, including clothing deemed disruptive, hateful, or offensive. 

Additional venue policies:
• Service animals are permitted; all other animals are prohibited.

Additional items may be prohibited from entry, at the discretion of event staff and security personnel. All guests are subject to search. Items deemed unsafe or inappropriate will be confiscated and not returned.   
Noncompliance may result in denial of entry or removal.