Food and Bag Policies

Food Policy

  • No outside food or drink.
  • Concessions are available at graduation events. Our concession stand is located in the main lobby. We are a cashless concessions system and accept credit, debit and most forms of electronic payments at our concessions windows.

Bag Policy

No large bags are allowed for graduates or guests.
Guide to permitted and prohibited bags (PDF).

Approved bags:

  • One clear plastic bag
    • 12" x 12" x 6" clear plastic stadium bag
      - or -
    • One (1) gallon clear plastic storage bag
      - or - 
  • One clutch purse
    4.5" x 6.5" or smaller

Prohibited bags:

  • Backpack
  • Large purse
  • Camera bag
  • Binoculars case
  • Fanny pack

Strollers are not allowed in the arena where the ceremonies are held due to the tiered seating.

Contact Us

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