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. 

How to Register for University Commencement

Graduating students will receive a notification from their individual school with further instructions on how to register for University Commencement tickets. Please note, students receive these notifications on a rolling basis throughout the spring semester as they become eligible.

Please use the How-to Guide for navigating the University Commencement ticketing portal.

Student Information

Graduating students will receive a notification from their individual school with further instructions for registration and ticket reservations for University Commencement and school ceremonies. Please note, students receive these notifications on a rolling basis throughout the spring semester as they become eligible. 

All graduating students who would like to participate in University Commencement are required to register for tickets online, for themselves and their guests. 

  • Undergraduate degree candidates may register for up to four (4) guest tickets.
  • Graduate degree candidates may register for up to two (2) guest tickets. 
  • All graduating students participating in University Commencement will need a graduate ticket to enter upper campus on the morning of University Commencement.
  • When registering for tickets you may experience delays or larger than usual wait times due to the volume of users on the website. Please do not refresh the browser as you are waiting or try again at a later time if you are experiencing delays as tickets will not sell out. We appreciate your patience.

*Please note, ticket allocations are determined by the number of graduates, along with spatial and security constraints of campus. 

**The Commencement Office is not able to provide additional tickets in advance or on Commencement Day at campus entry points. We encourage students to coordinate with classmates and peers who may not need all of their tickets. However, please contact your school for further assistance. To find the appropriate contact, visit School Ceremonies.

Guest Information

  • Every guest must present a guest ticket to access the University Commencement ceremony at any general admission entrances for the outdoor seating area on Low Plaza and South Field, or the indoor viewing location in the Levien Gymnasium.
  • Guests of graduating students cannot directly register for tickets—graduates must do so on behalf of their guest(s).

Livestream

For guests who are not able to attend, a live webcast of the University Commencement ceremony is available for online viewing on the day of Commencement, as well as after the ceremony.