Getting to Wintrust Arena
Public Transportation
The CTA Cermak-McCormick Place Green Line Station is located at Cermak Road and State Street, two and a half blocks (0.15 miles) west of the Wintrust Arena. The CTA Cermak-Chinatown Red Line Station is located 4 blocks west (0.5 miles) of the Wintrust Arena and two blocks west of the Cermak-McCormick Place Green Line Station.
Parking
Wintrust Arena has ample parking for the venue. Lot A is the closest to the venue and has access to the pedestrian bridges to the arena. For a GPS location to Lot A, use 2301 South Prairie Avenue, Chicago, IL 60616 as your destination. For more parking options, visit wintrustarena.com/plan-your-visit/parking.
Important Restrictions for Wintrust Arena
The arena strongly discourages bags or purses of any kind. Exceptions will be made for medically necessary items after proper inspection at the entrance. Please click here to review the policy. Any bag brought to the arena will be subject to a search. In addition, all guests and students will go through a metal detector as they enter the building.
More information will be sent to you over the course of the spring term. If you have any questions, please visit the website, or email graduation@saic.edu.
Congratulations again on your achievement!
Patrick Spence
Associate Dean of Student Affairs for Campus Life
Helpful Information
Livestream
We understand that many of your family and friends may not be able to join you for graduation, but still want to celebrate with you on this special day. SAIC will provide a livestream of the Commencement ceremony on the afternoon of May 21. Family and friends of graduating students may find the livestream by visiting saic.edu/commencement and clicking on the livestream icon just prior to 2:00 p.m. CT.
Attire
SAIC does not require a cap and gown for the ceremony. This is a celebratory event where graduates are invited to dress as they feel appropriate. Should you wish to wear a cap and gown, you may order one by visiting herffjones.com/college/saic. Orders are due by April 1. Your regalia will be delivered to SAIC and you will be able to pick it up on May 15 and 16 in the LeRoy Neiman Center.
Photography
SAIC has contracted with Grad Images to take professional photos of graduates as they walk across the stage. A variety of photo packages will be available for purchase, and proofs will be emailed to the student's SAIC email address within one week of the ceremony. Learn more about the options available for pictures at gradimages.com.
Hotels
Please plan ahead for hotel accommodations. While there are many hotel options in the area, SAIC has compiled a few convenient options here.
Special Accommodations
If you are unable to pick up your tickets from Campus Life, you can email graduation@saic.edu to set aside tickets for will call which can be picked up the day of the ceremony on Sunday, May 21. Any person with a disability who would like to request an accommodation should contact graduation@saic.edu as soon as possible to allow adequate time to make proper arrangements.
Other Campus Resources:
Career and Professional Experience (CAPX)
Financial Aid and Tuition and Fees (Student Financial Services)
