Commencement Tickets and Venue

Guest Tickets to Commencement

An invitation to RSVP and order tickets for Commencement will be emailed to eligible degree candidates via MarchingOrder on April 2, 2025.

Degree candidates will be permitted to bring up to 5 guests. All guests must have a digital ticket to be admitted into the venue. Per venue policy, infants and children under two years old who will sit on an adult's lap do not require a ticket.

Simmons University will also host a free live stream room on campus to welcome friends and loved ones who wish to celebrate with their graduates and watch the live ceremonies! More information will be available in the weeks leading up to Commencement.

Venue and Accessibility

Located in the heart of Fenway, less than a mile away from Simmons' academic campus, MGM Music Hall at Fenway boasts state-of-the-art facilities, exceptional acoustics, a unique four-story seating plan, and a thorough commitment to accessibility. MGM Music Hall is a wheelchair accessible venue; sign language interpreters and assistive listening technology are also available upon request.

• Venue Street Map
• Directions

Restrooms

There are multiple restrooms on each floor/wing of MGM Music Hall, including wheelchair-accessible restrooms in the venue hall.

MGM Music Hall Policies

Clear Bag Policy

The MGM Music Hall has a CLEAR BAG policy. To reduce staff contact with guest belongings, only the following bags are allowed:

• Clear plastic, vinyl or PVC bags (Maximum size: 12" x 6" x 12")
• Non-clear small clutch bags or wallets (Maximum size: 4.5" x 6.5")

All bags are subject to search by security. Guests are encouraged to leave their valuables at home. Please note that firearms will not be permitted into the venue.

Food and Beverages

Per venue policy, outside food and beverages are strictly prohibited from MGM Music Hall. Food will not be sold at MGM; however, water canteens are available on site. Common Grounds Cafe at 300 Fenway will be open all day on Friday, May 16, and will provide an assortment of refreshments and takeaway snacks. Bartol Hall is also open for an early farewell breakfast for students between 6:30 – 7:30 am.

 

Parking and Transportation

Public Transportation

The easiest way to arrive at MGM Music Hall at Fenway via public transportation is to take the Green Line to Kenmore. The venue is approximately a 9 minute walk from Kenmore station to MGM. Another option is to take the Framingham / Worcester MBTA commuter rail to Yawkey Station, which is in easy walking distance. A third option is to take the 55 bus and request a stop at Ipswich @ Lansdowne, which will drop you off right across from the venue!

Commencement Parking

Simmons is happy to offer limited parking on campus for Commencement. Our parking garage is on the academic campus under the Management and Academic Building, located at 86-96 Avenue Louis Pasteur (0.8 miles from the venue). The cost of on-campus parking for Commencement is $35 per vehicle. 

Parking reservations are required to park on campus for Commencement. In an effort to ensure the adequate availability of parking spaces during both ceremonies, please limit your parking duration to the ceremony you are attending.

• Morning Commencement Ceremony Parking | Parking arrival times: 7:30 – 8:30 am
• Afternoon Commencement Ceremony Parking | Parking arrival times: 11:30 am – 12:30 pm

We strongly recommend making your reservation as soon as possible, given that parking spaces are limited and subject to availability. Please note that student parking accounts will not be active on Commencement day, and only ParkWhiz reservations will be accepted to park on campus.

Parking is also available at other lots in the Fenway neighborhood and nearby. Please use the Spothero or ParkWhiz links for rates, availability, and reservations for nearby lots. Email parking@simmons.edu with questions about parking at Simmons.

Contact 

Questions about Commencement may be emailed to provostevents@simmons.edu. If you are a student with questions about graduation eligibility, please email registrar@simmons.edu.