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NLU Commencement Guide for Guests
Welcome to the Commencement Ceremony! We’re excited to celebrate this special day with you. To ensure a smooth and enjoyable experience, please review the following information: Arrival & Parking 🚗 Please arrive at least 60 minutes before the ceremony to allow time for parking and walking to the venue.
🅿️ Parking is located underground off Fort Dearborn Drive in Parking Lot C . All guests will enter commencement through the front lobby. Visit here for more parking details.
Location: Arie Crown Theater 2301 S. Jean Baptiste Point DuSable Lake Shore Drive, Chicago Parking Lot C: 1801 Fort Dearborn Drive, Chicago, IL 60616
Check-In & Seating ✅ Guests will pass through metal detector to scan Tickets. 🪑 Seating is first-come, first-served . Please be mindful of reserved seatings for graduates. 👜 Personal bags - Bags must fit within your seating area.
Arrival Time & Ceremony Schedule
Note: Guests should arrive at least 60 minutes prior to the start of the ceremony. 🎓 The processional starts 20 minutes before the ceremony , so please arrive early to avoid missing any part of the event.
College
Ceremony Date & Time
Procession Start Time
NCE
Friday, June 5 – 3:00 PM
2:40 PM
Combined Colleges * Saturday, June 6 – 10:00 AM
9:40 AM
UGC
Saturday, June 6 – 3:00 PM
2:40 PM
Questions or Assistance 👕 Volunteers in blue shirts are available to help. Accessibility ♿ Accessibility requests should be made before the day of the ceremony. Please arrive early and notify an usher if you need assistance. 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/ Photography & Recording 📸 Personal photography and video recording are welcome. Please be respectful of others and avoid obstructing views. Ceremony Etiquette 🔕 Please silence all mobile devices during the ceremony. 👏 Applause is encouraged to celebrate graduates’ achievements. 🪑 Please remain seated until the end of the ceremony out of respect for all graduates. Your presence helps ensure a meaningful experience for everyone.
Questions or Assistance 👕 Volunteers in blue shirts are available to help.
Thank you for joining us to honor our graduates’ hard work and achievements. We hope you enjoy the celebration! 🎊
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