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Parking Information for Northwestern Events/Commencements
Commencement Information and Dates
Several schools will be holding graduation ceremonies on the dates listed below. As these events are expected to draw large numbers of attendees, residents and visitors may experience increased traffic congestion and delays in the surrounding areas.
Please plan ahead and allow additional travel time when commuting, attending events, or traveling to your destination. Your patience and cooperation are appreciated as we celebrate this important milestone for graduating students and their families.
| School | Date | Time |
|---|---|---|
| ETHS | Sunday, May 17 | 10 a.m. |
NU Parking Event Enforcement will apply for the following events:
| School | Date | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Niles North | Tuesday, May 19 | 7 p.m. |
| Niles West | Wednesday, May 20 | 7 p.m. |
| Loyola | Saturday, May 23 | 11 a.m. |
| Glenbrook South | Saturday, May 23 | 6 p.m. |
| Glenbrook North | Sunday, May 24 | 6 p.m. |
Northwestern University Graduation Ceremonies, 2026 (Events at Ryan Field and Martin Stadium)
Parking Enforcement will apply two hours before and through an hour after designated Northwestern events.
| School/Event | Ceremony Date | Ceremony Time | Parking Restrictions Begin | Parking Restrictions End |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| School of Communication Undergraduate Convocation | Saturday, June 13, 2026 | 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM | 7:00 AM | 11:30 AM |
| Weinberg College of Arts and Sciences | Saturday, June 13, 2026 | 3:00 PM – 5:30 PM | 1:00 PM | 6:30 PM |
| Kellogg School of Management | Sunday, June 14, 2026 | 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM | 1:00 PM | 7:00 PM |
| McCormick School of Engineering and Applied Science Graduate Convocation & Hooding Ceremony | Monday, June 15, 2026 | 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM | 7:00 AM | 12:00 PM |
| McCormick School of Engineering and Applied Science Undergraduate Convocation | Monday, June 15, 2026 | 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM | 12:00 PM | 5:00 PM |
Parking and Map of District 6
Helpful links for Northwestern Events
- See Northwestern University's website for information regarding parking, transportation, shuttle service, and public transit.
- Download Northwestern University's Graduation Weekend Guidebook App on the Google Play Store/Apple Store.
- See the Commencement and Convocation schedules on the webpage.
- Have questions? See Northwestern University's Frequently Asked Questions.
Northwestern Sports Information
Northwestern Sports (Athletic) Events