Family & Guest Info

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Graduating students are responsible for securing their student ticket and guest tickets through our online ticket site. The Commencement Office emails graduates details on the ticket process, including a link to the ticket site and the deadline to claim tickets. Tickets must be claimed by the deadline.

Each guest aged 4 and older must have a ticket for entry. Children aged 3 and under can attend without tickets but must sit on another guest's lap.

For guests with accessibility needs, passenger drop-off is available by entering at Woodside Drive from Martin Luther King Drive. Golf carts will shuttle guests from the drop-off point to Fifth Third Arena. A limited number of golf carts will also be available specifically to shuttle guests with accessibility needs from Calhoun, Campus Green, CCM, and Corry Garages to/from Fifth Third Arena. This option is reserved solely for those who require accessibility assistance.

You can now order a free parking pass for Fall Commencement! A parking pass will be required to park on the day of the ceremony. 

Current parking permit holders may also utilize their UC parking permit. Accessible parking is available in all parking facilities on a first come, first served basis.

Please direct parking pass questions to Parking Services at 513-556-2283 or parking@uc.edu.

We are committed to ensuring that all guests have a comfortable and accessible experience at Commencement. Elevators and family restrooms are available inside Fifth Third Arena, and ASL interpreting and live captioning are provided during the ceremony.

Fifth Third Arena has a clear bag policy. There are restrictions on what bags can be brought into the venue. Please review the clear bag policy in effect at Fifth Third Arena before attending the ceremony. 

Guests must have a ticket to enter Fifth Third Arena. Once inside, seating in the general admission area is open for guests. Those with accessibility requirements can find assistance at our Guest Relations tables inside Fifth Third Arena's East and West Concourses on the ceremony day. Staff will offer guidance on seating and accommodations.

Ushers will be on hand with a limited number of wheelchairs to transport guests to and from seating areas in the arena. Guests who prefer to remain seated in a wheelchair during the ceremony are welcome to bring their own wheelchair.

For parents and families unable to attend the ceremony in person, we understand the importance of being part of this special day. That's why we're pleased to offer a live stream of the event on the commencement homepage on the day of the ceremonies. You can join in and celebrate the achievements of your loved ones from wherever you are. A link to the livestream will be posted to our home page on the day of the ceremony.

The livestream is also broadcast on campus in TUC and Nippert Stadium for additional guests and members of the campus community to participate in the celebration!

The Office of the Registrar provides information on Diplomas and Transcript Ordering.