University Commencement Tickets & Registration

The information you find on this page is relevant to University Commencement tickets and registration only.

Details relevant to school ceremonies, including ticket requirements, are at the discretion of each individual school. For information regarding individual school ceremony tickets, please visit your school ceremony page, and/or reach out to your school's listed contact with any questions.

Student Information

Graduating students will receive information from their individual school with further instructions on how to register for University Commencement tickets.

Graduates must register for e-tickets for themselves and their guests. Guest e-tickets are required for everyone over the age of three

  • Undergraduate students may reserve up to four (4) guest e-tickets, beginning April 9.
  • Graduate students may reserve up to two (2) guest e-tickets, beginning April 16.

South Lawn seating for guests is limited, so make sure your application to graduate is submitted and you register for your tickets early. Once capacity is reached, alternative locations will be available for registration. Eligible graduates will receive an email with the registration link from their individual school in the coming weeks.

The commencement Office is not able to provide additional tickets in advance or on Commencement Day. You may appeal to your school if you have extenuating circumstances and require extra tickets. Please note, additional tickets are not guaranteed. To find the appropriate contact, visit School Ceremonies.

Guest Information

  • Every guest must present a guest e-ticket for entry at their designated location. All children over the age of three require a ticket.
  • Guests of graduating students cannot directly register for tickets—graduates must do so on behalf of their guest(s).

Live Stream

For guests who are not able to attend, a live webcast of the University Commencement ceremony will be available for online viewing on the day of Commencement. School ceremony webcasts will also be available.

By participating in the University Commencement ceremony and/or your School Ceremony, all participants are giving consent to being photographed, filmed, and recorded. Please note that these recordings may be shared publicly and made available online for viewing after the event.