NLU Commencement Guide For Graduates

●​ Travel Light : There is no storage at the venue. We strongly recommend leaving personal belongings in your vehicle.​

●​ Formal Attire : Wear formal or business attire underneath your gown. ​

Arrival Time & Ceremony Schedule Arriving early ensures a stress-free experience and allows time for parking, check-in, and lining up.

College

Ceremony Date & Time

Arrive By

Procession Start Time

NCE

Friday, June 5 – 3:00 PM

1:30 PM

2:40 PM

Combined Colleges *

Saturday, June 6 – 10:00 AM

8:30 AM

9:40 AM

UGC

Saturday, June 6 – 3:00 PM

1:30 PM

2:40 PM

*Combined Colleges include: Kendall College, Accelerate U, PACE, College of Psychology and Behavioral Sciences, and School of Business and Leadership. Note: All students should plan to arrive at least 90 minutes before the ceremony begins to allow time for entry and seating. The procession will begin 20 minutes before the start time of the ceremony. Important: The procession begins 20 minutes before the ceremony's scheduled start time. Late arrivals may not be seated until after the procession ends. Parking Information Parking: Lot C (Lakeside Center Underground Garage) ●​ Address: 2227 Fort Dearborn Drive, Chicago, IL 60616 ( Look for the Parking Lot C sign )​

●​ Parking Rate: Up to 16 hours: $27​

Powered by