Interim Dean Emery Trahan would like to invite you to attend the D'Amore-McKim undergraduate graduation celebration on May 12th, 9 a.m. at Matthews Arena 238-262 St. Botolph Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02115. Graduating students will get the opportunity to celebrate with their college before Commencement to have their name called, walk across the stage, and have a commemorative photo taken. Full program details will be sent to you prior to the celebration.

Of note

  • Please check this page regularly as it will update frequently.
  • This information is for the D'Amore-McKim undergraduate graduation celebration. The University Commencement will take place on May 13th at Fenway Park.
  • When you register to attend your college celebration you will be asked to provide a recorded name pronunciation so your name is called correctly.
  • The ceremony will be live-streamed for those who are unable to join us in person. Information about where to watch the livestream will be posted as we get closer to the ceremony date.

Registration

You will receive an email from us soon. If you've already registered with MarchingOrder you may return to the MarchingOrder site anytime and sign in using your Northeastern Office365 email.

Event Schedule

  • 7:30 a.m. – student check-in at the Gainsborough Garage on St. Botolph Street. Bring your student ID. Please come in cap and gown and limit what you bring into the arena.
  • 7:45 a.m. – guest check-in begins, seats are not assigned.
  • 8:25 a.m. – Student Procession into Matthews Arena begins

Parking Information

  • We have arranged for complimentary parking at the Columbus Garage for you and your guests via the parking pass provided in the graduates' registration confirmation email. Parking is available on a first come, first serve basis.
  • Parking is also available for a fee at Renaissance Garage.

Academic Regalia

Cap and gowns will be available to pick up on campus at Solomon Court during these dates:

  • Thursday, May 12, 8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.

More information will be communicated to students by April 2022 and posted on the Commencement Office FAQ page.

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Matthews Arena Policy

Venue Admittance Policy

  • Guest access by ticket only, general seating.
  • No re-entry.
  • Venue and/or event personnel reserve the right to remove any object from persons if deemed inappropriate or unsafe.
  • The only animals allowed into the ceremony are those serving as guide, signal or service to aid guests or graduates with disabilities. Guests escorted by service animals may not take up additional seats.
  • All guests are subject to search, at the discretion of the venue security personnel, of their person and/or possessions (including women's handbags of normal size that may be allowed entry after such search.)
  • No storage or check area is available for prohibited items.
  • Confiscated items will be discarded.
  • Enforcement will be without exceptions.

Prohibited Items

  • Alcoholic beverages, drugs or other illegal substances
  • Artificial noisemakers
  • Backpacks, bags larger than 12″x12″x12″ or briefcases
  • Balloons
  • Drones
  • Food or beverages (concession stand will be open)
  • Laptops
  • Laser pointers or similar items
  • Selfie sticks
  • Strollers
  • Umbrellas
  • Weapons
  • Wrapped gifts

Questions?

Please email UGBS@northeastern.edu with the subject line Undergraduate graduation celebration with questions.