information for commencement guests
Campus Map
Go to https://www.eiu.edu/map in order to access Google maps and driving instructions to the campus of Eastern Illinois University. All commencement ceremonies will be held at:
Groniger Arena
Lantz Complex
100 Grant Ave.
Charleston, IL 61920
Parking
All commencement ceremonies will be held at:
Groniger Arena
Lantz Complex
100 Grant Ave.
Charleston, IL 61920
Parking will be available for graduates and guests in the north lot (J-Lot) outside O'Briend Field.
Permanent on-campus spaces are designated for persons with disabilities. Additional spaces will be made available on commencement day for special needs parking on the north side of Groniger Arena for all ceremonies.
Additional parking could be located around campus in various student and staff lots.
Accessibility
Parking
Permanant on-campus spaces are designated for persons with disabilities. Additional spaces will be made available, on commencement day, for special needs parking on the north side of Grongier Arena for all ceremonies.
Seating
Seating accommodations are available for guests in wheelchairs or who have a difficult time navigating the stairs. When your graduate picks up their commencement tickets, they need to ask for a special seating stamp. One additional guest will be able to accompany them in the accommodated seating area.
Hearing Impairment
Hearing assist receivers (Frequency 72.900 MHZ Wideband) will be available at the information table. A sign language interpreter will be located near the stage, and closed captioning will be available on the live stream through your individual devices.
If you have any questions or other necessary arrangements, please contact 217-581-7432 or email commencement@eiu.edu.