Invite your family and other guests to attend SPH Commencement. All guests will need to receive a ticket from their graduate in order to attend SPH Commencement. All guests not attending in person will be able to watch commencement via livestream (the link will be available on the day of the celebration).

Each student is able to reserve up to seven tickets for their guests when they register for SPH Commencement. Initial ticket orders must be complete by April 16. There will be an opportunity to reserve additional tickets in late April. Please follow the SPH Commencement Ticket Reservation Instructions to navigate Northrop’s ticketing system to reserve your tickets.

International students can reference Visitor Visa information to write their own letter in order to receive a temporary visa for families to attend commencement.

Guests Needing Special Accommodations

Northrop invites, welcomes, and honors people of all abilities to engage with and enjoy our programs and spaces in an inclusive, accessible environment. Please visit Northrop’s Accessibility website for more information.

Students can indicate special accommodations for their guests when they register for Commencement. Please be in contact with your student in order to make special accommodations.

Lactation Space

A private, first come first serve space for people to nurse or use a breast pump located on the fourth floor of Northrop in Room 424.

Hotels

There are many hotels located on and near the East Bank campus. Here are a few that are conveniently located near Northrop Auditorium:

• Graduate Minneapolis
  615 Washington Ave. S.E.
• Courtyard Minneapolis Downtown
  1500 Washington Ave S.
• Days Hotel by Wyndham University Ave SE
  2407 University Ave. S.E.
• The Depot
  225 South 3rd Ave.
• Delta Hotels Minneapolis Northeast
  1330 Industrial Boulevard

*Check with hotels for possible special U of M rates.

Getting to Northrop Auditorium

Northrop Auditorium is located on the East Bank campus and is easily accessed by driving and parking, taking the bus or riding the light rail. Regardless of your mode of transportation, we advise you to arrive early to ensure on-time arrival for the ceremony. Please refer to the Northrop Parking website for additional information.