GRADUATION

We have restrictions on what people can bring in into the venue for the safety and comfort of all our viewers. Both Northwestern University and the United Center do not allow the following items: 

• air horns or any other artificial noise makers, including instruments 

• animals (excluding service animals) 

• balloons 

• banners 

• bottles or cans 

• cameras with detachable lenses 

• confetti of any kind 

• costume masks 

• fireworks 

• flags 

• flyers and handouts 

• glitter 

• laser pens or laser products of any type 

• outside food or beverage of any kind (alcoholic beverages included) 

• poles or sticks 

• projectiles 

• selfie sticks 

• signs 

• tents

• umbrellas (any size) 

• weapons of any kind, including guns, knives, ammunition, explosives, pepper spray and mace  

• anything else that would interfere with another guest’s sight lines or enjoyment of the ceremony 

The United Center has additional restrictions prohibiting GoPros, iPads, laptops, and plastic bags and reserves the right to determine other items unacceptable upon entry. The United Center will not store any of the aforementioned items.