Commencement 2010
Friday, June 11, 2010, 1—4 p.m.
Civic Opera House
20 North Wacker Drive, Chicago, IL
Flickr photo by Glorius
Location
The Civic Opera House is located at 20 North Wacker Drive, on the North West corner of Wacker and Madison, two blocks north of the Willis Tower.
Commencement Speaker
Information specific to the 2010 Commencement Ceremony will be posted as it becomes available
Cap and Gown Pickup
Information specific to the 2010 Commencement Ceremony will be posted as it becomes available
Check-In
Graduates must arrive to the Civic Opera House no later than noon. Enter via the Stage Door entrance, which is located at the north end of the building on the corner of Wacker and Washington. This entrance will take graduates directly to the check-in area (backstage) where seated portraits can be taken and line-up will occur.
Documents
Flickr photo by Michael_Lehet
Guest Arrival
Guests may begin to arrive at 12:00 and will enter the Civic Opera House via the Box Office / Main Lobby entrance, located at the south end of the building on the corner of Wacker and Madison.
Flickr photo by Christopher & AmyCate
Public Transportation
For help with planning your trip using public transportation visit Google Transit, visit The Chicago Regional Transit Authority, or call the Chicago Transit Authority at 312.836.7000 (TTY phone number: 312.836.4949).
Flickr photo by Michael_Lehet
Driving Directions
From the Kennedy and Dan Ryan Expressways: Exit at Washington and go five blocks east to Wacker Drive. Turn right and go one block south to Madison.
From 290: Exit at Wacker Drive going north, using the Upper Wacker lane. Go five blocks north on Wacker to Madison.
From Lake Shore Drive: Exit at Wacker Drive going west. Continue on Wacker (it will bend south) to Madison.
Flickr photo by juicyrai
Parking
Street parking may be difficult to find however there are several parking facilities within two blocks in either direction of the Civic Opera House. Locations include the following (rates vary):
- 500 West Monroe (Monroe & Canal)
- Washington & Franklin Self-Park
- 201 W. Madison (Washington & Wells)
For more information, including rates and alternate locations, visit parkwhiz.com.
Petition for Program Completion
All Chicago School students seeking degree conferral must complete the Petition for Program Completion.