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NLU Commencement Guide for Graduates
🎓 Before You Arrive + Wear your regalia (gown, cap, tassel, hood) + Secure your cap with bobby pins if needed (The check-in desk has a limited quantity of bobby pins.) + There is no storage available at the venue. Please minimize personal items and leave them in your car.
🕒 Arrival Time
To ensure a smooth experience, please arrive early to allow time for parking, check-in and lining up. The processional starts 20 minutes before the ceremony.
College
Ceremony
Arrive By
NCE 1:30 PM Combined Colleges* 6/21 Sat 10:00 AM 8:30 AM UGC 6/21 Sat 3:00 PM 1:30 PM 6/20 Fri 3:00 PM Combined College: Kendall College, Accelerate U, PACE, College of Psychology and Behavioral Sciences, School of Business and Leadership Note: Guests should arrive at least 60 minutes prior to the start of the ceremony. 🚗 Parking 🅿️ Parking is located underground off Fort Dearborn Drive in Parking Lot C. All graduates and guests will enter Commencement through the front lobby. Visit here for more parking details.
📍 Check-In
+ Location: Lower Lobby (Graduates only) Use stairs or escalator at the theater entrance to reach the lower level check-in. Elevators available for those with physical limitations.
+ Check in by last name → pick up your reader card (used for announcing your name on stage) + Proceed to your assigned line (A–E ) indicated on your reader card. Marshals will guide you.
🚶 Procession
+ Follow marshal instructions to enter the theater. + Fill all seats — no empty seats 🎤 On Stage + Follow marshal instructions of when to stand and line up to cross the stage + Have your name card ready to be scanned by staff + When your name is called, cross the stage, shake hands, and receive your diploma cover. Doctoral students will also be hooded on stage.
+ Pause for photo + Return to your seat Please note, it may not be your original seat.
Note: Please remain seated until the end of the ceremony out of respect for all graduates. Your presence helps ensure a meaningful experience for everyone.
🏁 After the Ceremony + Follow recession order (back rows exit first) + Exit to outer lobby + Join guests for music and photos
📌 Need Help?
Ask any volunteer in a blue shirt. They will be able to direct you.
🧑🤝🧑 For additional details for guests, please visit here . If any of your guests are unable to attend in person, the ceremony will be live streamed at: https://nl.edu/student-services/commencement/illinois/live-webcast/
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