Ticketing

Yes, all graduates must register for tickets for themselves and their guests. 

Eligible graduates will receive a registration link (for themselves and guests) via email in April.

Please note: Some department ceremonies and other events may require separate RSVPs or tickets due to capacity limits. Contact the specific school or department for details.

Commencement: Graduates can request an unlimited number of guest tickets for the main ceremony in Stanford Stadium.  

Baccalaureate: Due to limited capacity in Frost Amphitheater, Baccalaureate access and seating is first-come, first-served basis for ticketholders and not guaranteed. However, when capacity is reached an overflow viewing space will be available in an indoor, air-conditioned building nearby.

Please note: Tickets are for Commencement and Baccalaureate only. School and department ceremonies, Senior Dinner on the Quad, and other events may require separate RSVPs or tickets. Contact organizers for requirements.

Yes. Eligible graduates will be sent information in April for how to request a ticket for themselves, as well as any guests they may wish to invite.

• Only eligible graduates can register for tickets. Guests can only receive tickets through  their graduate.
• All eligible students will receive an email in mid-April with a link to register.
• Once a student has registered, tickets will be sent to each guest’s email (as provided by the student). Note: For any guests lacking an email address, the student may enter an alternative email—their own or another guest’s—and the ticket will be sent there.
• Students can add or update guest information until Thursday, June 11 at 11:59 p.m. No tickets are available on the day of events.

You are automatically eligible to request tickets for the main Commencement ceremony if you: 

• Conferred a degree in Summer 2025, Autumn 2025, or Winter 2026.
• Are expected to confer your degree in Spring 2026 or Summer 2026.
• Are a coterm student who began your undergraduate program in Autumn 2022. 

Current students can check their eligibility by logging into Axess, going to the "My Academics" drop-down menu, and then selecting "Univ. Commencement Eligibility." This will show if you are Eligible or Not Eligible, based on your student record. If you are listed as Ineligible but wish to participate, you must complete the Commencement Participation Request form. Instructions can be found on the Student Academic Services website. 

NOTE: If you plan to apply to graduate in Summer 2026 but have a different expected graduation date than listed above, follow the exception request process above.

If you're eligible, you should have received an email from commencement@stanford.edu with a link to register for tickets in mid-April, or after you became eligible. Check your alumni email or any other preferred email accounts you provided to Stanford, as well as any spam/junk folders. Many students find the email was sent to a different account. If you still can't find it and have confirmed your eligibility in Axess or received a confirmed exception, please submit a support request and we will look it up for you.

You need the full first and last name (no placeholders, initials, or duplicates) and email address for each guest you plan to invite. 

Tickets are sent automatically in the confirmation email after the registration form is submitted by the student. Each guest will receive their personalized ticket at the email address provided in the form.

If they do not receive them, check the spam/junk folder. If not there, confirm with your student that they used the correct email address in their request. Updates and changes can be made up to the deadline. 

You can use the same email address for more than one guest. The tickets for those guests will be sent to the email address you provided. Guests who do not have an individual email account or who share an email account with another guest must enter with the person who received the tickets.

If you encounter issues during the ticketing process, please submit a support request .

No, all tickets are general admission and seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Guests are encouraged to arrive early to park and secure their preferred seating. Gates open at 7:30 a.m. on Sunday for Commencement, and 9:00 a.m. on Saturday for Baccalaureate. Please note: capacity is limited at Frost Amphitheater and entry is not guaranteed.

No, tickets are non-transferable. Each ticket has the guest's name and a unique QR code that may only be scanned once at each event.

Guests without phones should arrange to print their tickets or enter with another guest who can access the ticket on their phone.

Yes, but each ticket must be scanned individually for entry. Note: The individuals with the additional tickets must be present with that guest at the entrance gate.

Children under the age of 2 years do not require a ticket. Children who look older than 2 should have a ticket to avoid confusion at the entrance.

Eligible graduates can update their registration to add, edit, or cancel requested guest tickets until the deadline on Thursday, June 11 at 11:59 p.m.

Yes. The tickets requested via the form are valid for both Baccalaureate and Commencement. However, due to limited venue capacity, entry into Frost Amphitheater for Baccalaureate is available to ticketed guests on a first-come, first-served basis, and tickets do not guarantee access.

Both Commencement and Baccalaureate will be livestreamed on the Commencement Weekend website. Limited indoor viewing locations for the livestreams will also be available in an air-conditioned building nearby. 

Yes. The tickets requested via the form are valid for both Baccalaureate and Commencement. Graduating students will need tickets to enter the lineup area.

Some departmental ceremonies may require tickets or have restrictions on the number of guests due to limited capacity. Tickets issued for Commencement Weekend are NOT valid for any other events other than Commencement and Baccalaureate. Please check with your specific department for details.

Guests who leave will not be allowed to re-enter the venue.