Event Information

Information for guests attending a Midwestern University on-campus event

Exterior of AZ Campus Auditorium.

Guest Information

  • All guests are welcome to attend.
  • We have open seating  and it will be first-come, first-served
  • Doors to the auditorium will open an hour before the scheduled time of the ceremony. Guests will not be given access to the auditorium earlier.
  • Tickets are not required for attendance.

Security Policy

We ask all guests to please review the policies and guidelines we have established to enhance our safety and security practices at all on-campus events. Please incorporate additional time into your planning.

Security Screening Process

All guests, as well as employees and vendors, will be subject to walking through a security screening process.

Clear Bag Policy and Security Inspection

Note: All bags are subject to inspection.

Guests may bring any of the following:

  • All clear tote bags - plastic, vinyl, or PVC that do not exceed 12” x 6” x 12”. All contents must be visible. Bags may be hand-carried or have a shoulder strap. This includes fanny packs, backpacks, or sling bags.
  • Cell Phones (placed on silent)
  • Medically necessary items, including diaper bags that accompany infants.
  • One-gallon clear plastic freezer bag (Ziploc)
  • Small Clutch Purses (4.5 by 6.5 inches)
  • Umbrellas
  • Water Bottles (unopened/sealed)

Prohibited Items

Please note that the following are not permitted at Midwestern University events:

  • Aerosol and other pressurized canisters and sprays
  • Alcohol
  • All weapons of any kind or items that could be used as a weapon (knives, brass knuckles, metal chains, sharp metal objects, pepper sprays, bullets, stun guns, etc.)
  • Any and all items/controlled substances that are illegal at the city, county, State, and/or Federal level or deemed suspicious due to quantity or uniqueness
  • Any other item deemed by Security to be inappropriate for the event or a threat to public safety
  • Banners, signs, or flags
  • Beach Balls, Skateboards, roller blades, roller shoes
  • Bicycles, skateboards, roller skates, and scooters
  • Cameras with detachable lenses greater than 10", GoPros, video cameras and tripods
  • Cigarettes and e-cigarettes
  • Coolers or large containers
  • Drones
  • Fireworks / Pyrotechnics of any kind
  • Flammable liquids, unauthorized chemicals
  • Food or drink (outside of items described in the “Permitted Items” section)
  • Laser pointers, glow sticks, or flashbulbs
  • Mace, pepper spray, or similar chemical spray
  • Megaphones
  • Noise-makers of any kind (such as air horns, cowbells, etc.)
  • Objects that can be used as projectiles
  • Paint (any type or form)
  • Torches and other open flames
  • Unapproved pamphlets, handouts, signs, etc.
  • Wagons and carts

Etiquette and Photographs

  • Plan to be at the event at least 30 minutes before the posted event start time.
    Please do not attempt to take photographs during the event.
  • Please remain in your seats for the duration of the event. Please do not block the aisles or passageways.

Requesting Special Accommodations

The Auditorium has limited seating space for those in wheelchairs. Guests will be responsible to bring any special equipment (wheelchair, walker, etc.) they may need. Please call 630/572-3310 to reserved wheelchair seating space. Doors will open 15 minutes early to accommodate these guests into the auditorium.

Accessible Parking

Permanent spaces are designated for persons with disabilities.

Glendale Campus - There will be golf cart shuttles on the first floor of the parking garage assisting guests to the auditorium.

Campus Map/Directions

From our main entrance, campus signage will direct guests to our parking garage.

Glendale, AZ Campus Map and Driving Directions