Tickets

Entrance tickets are required for both our students and their guests. All tickets are complimentary and should be ordered by the student when completing the Commencement Registration/Order Form. Students receive their tickets when they pick up their apparel and other items at the University Book Store, May 22 through June 2, during normal Book Store hours. (Bachelors only May 22 - 26.)

If you are attending another school or college celebration, please check the information for that ceremony to determine if tickets will be required for those events.

Guest Tickets

All guest tickets are for general admission seating, except those reserved for disability accommodations.  Students with gold student tickets will sit on the east side of the field and will want their guests to sit on the east side of the stadium. Students with purple student tickets will sit on the west side of the field and will want their guests to sit on the west side of the stadium.

We ask that students confirm the attendance of their guests before ordering, so that tickets are available for all who want them. All reasonable requests will be met. We will do everything possible to ensure that students are able to invite as many family and friends as they wish. If, after completing the Commencement Registration/Order Form, students require additional tickets, they may request them when they pick up their order at the University Book Store.

Student Tickets

All candidates are required to present a student entrance ticket along with a UWID or other ID to gain entrance to the student line-up areas. No student will be admitted without a ticket and appropriate ID. Entrance tickets will be automatically issued to those who complete the Commencement Registration/Order Form for the ceremony.

Guests with Special Needs

Certain sections of the stadium have been reserved for guests with special needs and students may order tickets for these sections when they place their order on line.

  • Learn more about wheelchair seating.
  • Learn more about mobility impaired seating.
  • American Sign Language (ASL) Interpreter –  Section 137 at CenturyLink Field will be reserved for individuals who would like an ASL interpreter and their guests.  It is shown in yellow on the Mobility Impaired Diagram.  Student can order tickets for this section when they complete the online Registration/Order Form.
  • Assistive Listening Device (ALD) – ALDs will be available for those who need them. No tickets are required for these devices, however, students should reserve them when completing the web form so that enough devices will be on hand the day of the event.

Security

All guests and candidates should be prepared to be visually inspected upon arrival at the stadium gates or lining up areas. All bags, backpacks, and purses will be inspected.

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Inviting family members to the U.S.

The Office of International Students and Scholars (ISS) offers a number of important guidelines for international students wishing to invite their family members to Commencement. Read the ISS guidelines. Please note that ISS staff, as well as the staff at the Office of Ceremonies, are unable to write letters of invitation for your family members.