Western New England University is a private, comprehensive university in Springfield, Massachusetts, serving over 3,500 students from across the United States and more than 25 countries, and offering over 50 undergraduate majors along with a range of graduate and professional programs across disciplines such as business, engineering, law, and health sciences. The University is characterized by a close-knit, student-centered environment with a 12:1 student-to-faculty ratio and small average class sizes of about 16, supporting personalized learning and hands-on, career-focused experiences. About half of undergraduates live on campus, contributing to a residential community, while nearly all students receive financial aid. With a strong emphasis on experiential education, interdisciplinary opportunities, and preparation for professional success, WNE combines the resources of a comprehensive university with the feel of a supportive, engaged campus community.

Event Details:
• No Bags, backpacks, or brief cases except for: 
         1. Clutch/Purse no larger than 5"x 7"        
         2. Medical Bag        
         3. Diaper Bag (with child in attendance)
• No Balloons
• Compact Umbrellas are allowed. Golf umbrellas or umbrellas with pointed ends are prohibited

• Guests are prohibited from bringing outside food and beverages into the MassMutual Center
• Click here for a list of Prohibited Items

Accessible Seating is available on a first come first served basis. Wheelchair and companion seats are available on all levels and can be accessed by elevator. Should you or your guest require accessible seating please ask an usher for assistance when you arrive for the event

Event Parking

The new Convention Center Carpark located adjacent to the MassMutual Center is now open to the public!!!

Purchase Parking In Advance

Put Your Graduate on the Big Screen

A once-in-a-lifetime photo moment.

Place your graduate on the MassMutual Center marquee with a personalized message, photo, and name displayed on our massive digital billboard in downtown Springfield.

Choose a templated or custom design and see your message appear multiple times before and after the ceremony perfect for photos and celebrating your graduate in a big way.

Limited spots are available for each ceremony and must be reserved in advance.

Reserve Your Marquee Message

• No Bags, backpacks, or brief cases except for: 
           1. Clutch/Purse no larger than 5"x 7"        
           2. Medical Bag        
           3. Diaper Bag (with child in attendance)
• Cameras with interchangeable/detachable lens or external flash (No Professional Photography)
• Audio/Visual Recording Devices (includes GoPro, Google Glass, Spectacles, etc.)
• Selfie Sticks, Tripods, Monopods
• Outside Food, Beverage, or Alcohol
• Cans, Metal/Glass/Plastic Containers, Bottles, or Flasks (empty or sealed bottles included)
• Laptops, Tablets, Personal Computers, or Two-Way Radios
• Weapons, Firearms, Pepper Spray, Pocket Knives or Mace
• Illegal Drugs or Substances
• Flammable Liquids, Aerosol Cans, or Permanent Markers
• Flashlights, Laser Pointers, Flares, or Fireworks
• Noise Making Devices (i.e. Air Horns, whistles, bells, vuvuzelas, etc.)
• Balloons, Balls, Projectiles, or Optical Illusions
• Skateboards, Segways, Scooters, Rollerblades, Bicycles, Hover boards, and Helmets
• Coolers, Ice Chests, Folding Chairs, or Pointed-Tip Umbrellas
• Flowers (unless otherwise permitted by Tour Production)
• Seat Cushions or Booster Seats
• Patrons Without Shoes or Shirt
• Masks, Chains, or Studded Belts/Bracelets
• Drones (without prior written consent from MassMutual Center Management)
• Animals or Pets (accommodations made for trained, harnessed, and housebroken service animals)
• Unapproved Pamphlets, Handouts, Ads, or Flyers without prior consent from Arena Management
• Clothing, garments, or signs displaying explicit language, profanity, or derogatory characterization toward any person(s)
• Signs, Flags, or Banners exceeding 11” x 17” or attached to a pole/stick. Signs must be relevant to event. Signs may not contain or display obscene or offensive language and/or pictures as determined by MassMutual Center Management. Management reserves the right to prohibit or remove a sign or banner at any time. 

If necessary, guests may bring strollers for an infant/small child to events in the Arena and Convention Center. Please note you may not leave strollers in the aisles, stairwells, or exits. MassMutual Center is not responsible for any lost, stolen, or damaged strollers. Any bags under or on top of the stroller will need to be opened for inspection by security. You must remove the child from the stroller and fold the stroller when going up or down stairs or escalators.