Ceremony Guest Tickets

The Sunday morning University Commencement Ceremony is free; however, each guest is required to have a guest e-ticket. The guest tickets are free and unlimited, within reason. Students register for guest tickets through the GradApp. This is where they also RSVP/Register for their diploma ceremonies and the Commencement Mass. The Commencement Mass and diploma ceremonies do not require tickets.  The deadline for students to RSVP and to order guest tickets for the University Commencement Ceremony is March 21, 2025. The GradApp will be available to students to order their guest e-tickets by the beginning of March.

Diploma Ceremonies

Guest tickets are not required. RSVP/Registration is requested through the student GradApp. Cap and gown is required.

Students will receive their diplomas during their respective separate college/department/school ceremonies.

Commencement Mass

Guest tickets are not required for the Commencement Mass on Saturday, May 17 in the Joyce Center – Purcell Pavilion.  However, an RSVP is requested through the student GradApp. Cap and gown is required.

Guests may begin entering the main entrance (Gate 9) at 3:30 p.m. Seating is on a first-come, first-serve basis and subject to capacity. Please arrive early for best seating. When the Joyce Center, Purcell Pavilion is filled, guests will be directed to the overflow locations within the Joyce Center.

Student Mass Instructions:

Cap and gown is required.
3:45 p.m. - Enter through the designated gates. (Line-up instructions will be emailed during Senior week.)