Third Year Signature Event: Jazzin' at the Shedd

The spring event is exclusively for the Class of 2026 and will be held at the Shedd Aquarium on Thursday, April 3rd, from 8:00 -11:00 pm.

Dance the night away with your classmates to music from a live Jazz Band during the dinner portion and a DJ on the terrace overlooking the Chicago skyline while enjoying complimentary food and drinks. Roundtrip transportation from campus is included in the ticket price.

If you have any questions, please contact the College Programming Office at [email protected] or 773.702.8616. We hope to see you there!

FAQs

Are there ID or minimum age requirements to enter the event?

Please bring a state ID and UCID for check-in purposes.

What are my transportation/parking options for getting to and from the event?

Roundtrip transportation will be provided and is included in your ticket price. Buses will depart from the Reynolds Club beginning at 7:15 p.m. to the venue. Buses leaving the Shedd will begin at 10:00 p.m. to go back to campus.

We highly recommend taking the buses provided, but should you want alternate transportation, please take a look at the two alternate options below:

1. You can take the CTA 6 bus from Stony Island and 57th, which will drop you at 1100 S. Columbus, and it will be a 6-minute walk to the Shedd from the bus drop-off point.

2. Shared rides to and from Shedd Aquarium.

We do not recommend driving a personal vehicle to the Shedd Aquarium as we will not provide parking for guests. Should you need additional accommodations for transportation, please contact College Programming & Orientation at [email protected].

What does the event timeline look like, and what exhibits will we have access to?

8:00 PM: Guest Arrival. Access to Caribbean Reef, Main floor Galleries, & Main Foyer are accessible to guests. 9:00 PM: Guests transition to the terrace room with DJ for dance party. 11:00 PM: Event Concludes

The Live Jazz Band will play during the dinner hour, and the DJ will play in the terraced space overlooking the city.

How can I contact the organizer with any questions?

Contact College Programming & Orientation at [email protected].

Will there be food at the event, and how many drinks are we allowed?

Yes, there will be food, but it will not be a plated, sit-down dinner. We will have a buffet with small bite options that are refreshed throughout the night with vegan and vegetarian options. Students who are 21 and over will be given a tabbed wristband that will allow them to receive two drinks throughout the evening (beer and wine only).

What's the refund policy?

Students can receive a refund up until seven days before the event.

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