{"id":2309,"date":"2023-09-07T18:33:44","date_gmt":"2023-09-07T18:33:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/commencement\/?page_id=2309"},"modified":"2026-03-25T14:51:39","modified_gmt":"2026-03-25T14:51:39","slug":"prudential-center-information-for-guests","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/commencement\/prudential-center-information-for-guests\/","title":{"rendered":"Prudential Center Information for Guests"},"content":{"rendered":"
<\/a><\/p>\n Commencement will take place on Monday, May 11 and Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at Prudential Center in Newark, NJ. Graduates have been assigned a ceremony based on their college or school.<\/span><\/p>\n IMPORTANT TRAVEL ADVISORY: We anticipate heavier-than-normal traffic in and around the Prudential Center. Plan to allow ample time for traffic, parking, and security screening at the venue. Bringing prohibited items will cause significant delays in entering Prudential Center.<\/strong><\/p>\n Guests may enter Prudential Center through the following three entrances:<\/p>\n Please view or print the Prudential Center Entrance Diagram<\/a><\/p>\n Bringing prohibited items will cause significant delays in entering Prudential Center.<\/strong><\/p>\n All attendees will be subject to a courteous screening via a walk-through metal detector to ensure the highest level of safety and security. Attendees will be required to place their bags, cell phones, keys and all metal objects on the security table prior to walking through the metal detector.<\/p>\n Bags 10\u201dx10\u201d or smaller in size are permitted. Anything larger, including backpacks, are not permitted, with the exception of childcare or medical bags. Permissible larger bags will be X-rayed.<\/p>\n All bags are subject to search by Prudential Center security team members at each point of entry. Bags that do not meet these expectations must be returned to the guest\u2019s vehicle or stored in a Prudential Center-supplied locker at the guest\u2019s expense. Lockers are located outside M&M’s Tower and Lafayette Street entrances.<\/p>\n Strollers that fit underneath seating are permitted in the arena, all larger strollers will need to be checked at the entrance.<\/p>\n IMPORTANT: Prohibited items must be returned to the guest’s vehicle or stored in Prudential Center supplied lockers at the guest’s expense. <\/strong><\/p>\n The following items are prohibited at Prudential Center:<\/strong><\/p>\n For a full comprehensive list of prohibited items, please visit Prudential Center Arena Policy<\/a>.<\/p>\n Back to top<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n <\/a><\/p>\n Tickets are required to attend Commencement. All guests must have an authorized ticket to enter the Prudential Center. Tickets are specific to each ceremony.<\/p>\n Graduates must register for Commencement and request guest tickets. Tickets are free and will be distributed to graduates at the Graduation Fairs (麻豆传媒在线 campus on April 16 & 17 or Bloomfield campus on April 20.)<\/p>\n Make sure all guests have their tickets PRIOR to Commencement. Graduates and guests enter Prudential Center at different entrances. Keep tickets in a safe place until the event. Replacement tickets will not be issued.<\/strong><\/p>\n Seating is general admission and will be on a first-come, first-served basis.<\/p>\n Guest Services staff are located at all entrances. Guest Services staff will assist guests needing accommodations, including wheelchair escorts, providing elevator locations, and ADA seating.<\/p>\n Entrance ramps are located at M&M\u2019s Tower and Lafayette Street Entrance.<\/p>\n Upon entering, ask Prudential Center staff for a Rock Squad Team Member. Rock Squad staff will assist with all accommodations.<\/p>\n Please visit Prudential Center Access Accommodations<\/a> for more information on accommodations available.<\/p>\n If you have additional questions, you may email guestservices@prucenter.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n Back to top<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n <\/a><\/p>\n Prudential Center offers private suites for guests attending Commencement exercises. Suites provide an intimate way to celebrate your graduate, featuring a private space with food and beverage options and an excellent view of the ceremony.<\/p>\n For more information or to reserve a suite, please contact 973-757-6464 or visit the\u00a0Prudential Center website.<\/a><\/p>\n Back to top<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n <\/a><\/p>\n IMPORTANT TRAVEL ADVISORY: We anticipate heavier-than-normal traffic in and around the Prudential Center. Plan to allow ample time for traffic, parking, and security screening at the venue.<\/strong><\/p>\n Prudential Center We strongly suggest that guests use public transportation, rideshare services, or carpool with family and friends. Highways surrounding the arena include 280, 78, NJ Turnpike, 1 & 9, 21, 22, Garden State Parkway, 80, and NJ 3. For detailed driving directions, please visit the Prudential Center Directions website<\/a>.<\/p>\n Prudential Center is located in downtown Newark, just two blocks from Newark Penn Station, and is also connected to the Newark Broad Street Station by frequent, convenient bus and light-rail service. Parking will be available at lots and garages surrounding Prudential Center. Costs are determined by each parking facility. Please visit the Prudential Center Parking website<\/a> for a detailed map and directions to these locations.Guest Arrival Time, Entrance Towers and Security Screening<\/h2>\n
Arrival Times<\/h3>\n
Monday, May 11<\/strong><\/span>
<\/h3>\nCollege of the Arts
\nCollege of Communication and Media
\nCollege for Community Health
\nFeliciano School of Business<\/h4>\n\n
\n7:30 a.m.<\/li>\n
\n8:00 a.m.<\/li>\n
\n9:00 a.m.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>Tuesday, May 12<\/strong><\/span>
<\/h3>\nBloomfield College of 麻豆传媒在线
\nCollege for Education and Engaged Learning
\nCollege of Humanities and Social Sciences
\nCollege of Science and Mathematics
\nSchool of Nursing<\/h4>\n\n
\n7:30 a.m.<\/li>\n
\n8:00 a.m.<\/li>\n
\n9:00 a.m.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\nPrudential Center Entrances<\/h3>\n
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Security Screening Procedures<\/h3>\n
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Tickets, Seating and Accessible Accommodations<\/h2>\n
Tickets and Seating<\/h3>\n
Guests with Accessibility Accommodations<\/h3>\n
Premium Seating Suites at Prudential Center<\/h2>\n
Directions and Transportation<\/h2>\n
\n25 Lafayette Street
\nNewark, NJ 07102<\/p>\nPublic Transportation<\/h3>\n
\nPlease visit the Prudential Center Public Transportation website<\/a> for more information to plan your trip.<\/p>\nParking<\/h3>\n
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