*Note that there have been time corrections to the printed brochure you may have received in the mail. For all ceremonies, doors will open one hour prior to the start time & all graduates must report to the Res-Rec Arena one hour prior to the start time.
Ticket Pick-Up Information

Dates: Tuesday, May 4 - Friday, May 7
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Location: Old Main Lobby
Additional Evening Hours Pick-Up: Tuesday, May 4 & Thursday, May 6 
5:00 - 7:00 pm Old Main Lobby
 
Important things to note for ticket pick-up

  • Each graduate will receive four tickets – NO additional tickets will be available.
  • Student ID or driver’s license must be presented at pickup and a signature will be required.
  • Tickets are not transferrable between graduates.
  • Family members of graduates may pick up tickets with the graduates ID or driver’s license.
  • Graduates may not pick up tickets for other graduates.
  • Tickets not picked up during the week will be available for pick-up on commencement days Saturday, May 8 and Sunday, May 9 at the Wentz Concert Hall lobby. Ticket pick-up on commencement days will be 90 minutes prior to the ceremony start time.
Weekend Schedule, Seating, & Parking Information
Weekend Schedule of Events

Check out the complete schedule of Commencement Weekend Events for details on all the happenings around Commencement Weekend!
Parking Map

Worried about where you can park? See the parking map to see what options will be available to you. There will be handicap parking available as well.
Seating Details

Questions about seating assignments? View the seating chart to understand how we will be maintaining physical distancing measures. Each graduate will be allowed 4 tickets in one pod. No extra pods or tickets will be available. Tickets are not transferable amongst graduates. Handicap seating will be available along the track.
Accessibility

ADA accessible parking will be available in Lot M, just north of Benedetti-Wehrli Stadium. For individuals with accessibility concerns, you will be directed to enter the stadium at the northwest gate and seating for your family pod will be available along the track. College personnel will be on site and able to direct you for drop off, parking, and entry locations.
More Information
Spanish Translation Services

Spanish Translation Services will be available for the 2021 Commencement Ceremonies by Illinois Language Services. A simultaneous Spanish translation of this year’s Commencement ceremonies will be available via headsets to those who make reservations in advance. Please complete the form below to reserve a headset for this service by Friday, April 30 by Noon. For any questions, please contact Stephania Rodriguez, Assistant Director of Multicultural Affairs, at sjrodriguez@noctrl.edu.
Honor Your Grad with a Commemorative Brick

Purchase a brick with a custom engraved message that will be placed in a location of your choosing throughout campus. There is no better way for your grad to celebrate their time at North Central!
For all things commencement, including FAQ's, visit the Commencement Therapy!