Most Frequently Asked Questions

Are tickets required to attend the main Commencement ceremony?
Yes, tickets are required to attend the main Commencement ceremony. Commencement is principally an event for graduating students and their guests. To ensure a safe and enjoyable experience, the ceremony will be ticketed, allowing graduates to request tickets for their invited guests.

Ticketing details, including how to request tickets, will be provided in early spring quarter. 

Please note: Some department ceremonies or other Commencement-related events may also require RSVPs or tickets. Please contact the specific school or department for details.

Do graduates need tickets for themselves?
Yes. Eligible graduates will be sent information in early spring quarter for how to request a ticket for themselves, as well as any guests they may wish to invite.

How many guest tickets can I request for Commencement?
There is no limit to the number of guest tickets that can be requested for the main Commencement ceremony.

Please note: Some department ceremonies or other Commencement-related events may have specific limits in place due to venue capacity. Please contact the specific school or department for details.

Am I eligible to participate in this year’s Commencement ceremony? 
You are automatically eligible for the main Commencement ceremony if: 

• You conferred a degree in Summer 2024, Autumn 2024, or Winter 2025. 
• You are expected to confer your degree in Spring 2025 or Summer 2025. 
• You are a coterm student who began your undergraduate program in Autumn 2021. 

If you are still unsure if you meet this criteria, you can check your participation eligibility directly in Axess. In your "My Academics" drop-down menu, locate the "Univ. Commencement Eligibility" link. You'll be directed to a page that will indicate Eligible or Not Eligible, based on your student record. If you are listed as eligible, no further action is necessary. If you are listed as Ineligible but would still like to participate, you will need to request an exception. Complete the linked Commencement Participation Request form to request an exception to participate. Students who are listed as eligible should not complete this form. Instructions can be found on the Student Academic Services website. 

NOTE: This eligibility criteria only applies to the main Commencement ceremony. If you would like to participate in your school or department ceremony, please check with them directly for their eligibility criteria and any actions you may need to take to confirm participation in that ceremony, including walking across the stage and having your name called out or included in the program.