Landscape view of Convocation Center entering from Lincoln Highway.

Directions and Parking

The Convocation Center is located on NIU's west campus, north of Lincoln Highway, south of the soccer fields and west of Huskie Stadium.

Directions

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From the West

From I-88: Exit onto Annie Glidden Road. From Annie Glidden Road, turn left (west) onto Lincoln Highway (Route 38) to the Convocation Center entrance.


From the East

From I-88: Exit onto Annie Glidden Road. From Annie Glidden Road, turn left (west) onto Lincoln Highway (Route 38) to the Convocation Center entrance.

From I-90: Exit onto Route 47 South. Take Route 38 West approximately 20 miles to the Convocation Center entrance.


From the South

From I-39: Exit I-39 to Route 38 East. Travel Route 38 East to the Convocation Center entrance.


From the North

From I-39: Exit I-39 to Route 38 East. Travel Route 38 to the Convocation Center entrance.


Directions and Maps

Parking

The Convocation Center has 3,000 parking spaces immediately surrounding it. No street parking or local parking is available. From our main entrance on Lincoln Highway (Rt. 38), parking attendants will assist you in parking in one of our lots. There is no fee for parking for this event.

Important note: there is no outside food or drink permitted. No large bags are allowed for graduates or guests.

Learn more about our food and bag policies.

Contact Us

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