Guest Accessibility

Parking and Seating

Convocation Center

The Convocation Center has permanent spaces designated for persons with disabilities. If you have a person that would like to be dropped off near the entrances, please let the parkers know as you enter the drive of the Convocation Center. They will then direct you.

The Convocation Center is an arena where all the seating (except for ADA) is accessed via at least one step. ADA seating is on the main level when entering the arena. To aid in understanding the setup of this venue, please consult the West End Stage seating info.

The Convocation Center has ample seating space for those with ADA needs. Special tickets are not required and seating is general admission. We are unable to reserve ADA seating. One family member will be able to sit next to the guest, while the rest of the family will be able to sit in the rows just in front of this area. Guests will be responsible to bring any special equipment (wheelchair, walker, etc.) they may need.

Deaf or Hard of Hearing Guests or Graduates

Ceremonies are closed captioned.

Contact Us

Convocation Center
1525 West Lincoln Highway
DeKalb, IL 60115
815-752-6800
commencement@niu.edu
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