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.

Guest accessibility and parking information will be posted here. Please continue to check back frequently for updates.

We are committed to ensuring that all guests have a comfortable and accessible experience at Commencement. ASL interpreting and live captioning are provided during the ceremony.

Fifth Third Arena and Nippert Stadium have a clear bag policy. There are restrictions on what bags can be brought into the venue. Please review the clear bag policy in place before attending the ceremony. 

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