Guest Information
This is your graduate's big day! Commencement is full of special moments as student leaders, university administrators, and a keynote speaker address the graduating class. There is a lot to enjoy, from photos on the big screen to our famous finale. Thank you for joining us to celebrate your graduate's accomplishments.
For questions, contact us at (520) 621-3644 or commencement@arizona.edu.
Attention Wildcat Families
Share your favorite photo or a short congratulations video for your graduate.
We will do our best to add them all into our Commencement pre-show!
Send us your photos or videos by Monday, May 5th.
Ticketing & Entering the Stadium
Commencement is open only to graduating students and their guests. Students wishing to attend in-person must RSVP, as tickets are required for their entry. Guest contact information is added when a student submits their RSVP so they can be sent timely event information. Guests will not receive, or need, a ticket to enter the stadium.
Seating is on a first-come, first-served basis. We recommend arriving early to secure the best viewing experience. Reminder that the stadium has a clear bag policy.
All gates will open to the public at 6:30pm. Gate 7 opens early at 5:30pm. (Subject to change) This year’s Commencement Ceremony will begin at 7:30pm and will last approximately 90 minutes.
Please note: Entering one side of Arizona Stadium may limit your seating options to that side only; not every level of the Stadium directly connects to the other side. To traverse east to west or vice versa, walking along the South End Zone concourse under the stands or North End Zone concourse at Level 4 are the only paths that connect the two sides of Arizona Stadium.
Gifts for Your Grad
Flowers are available to order online in advance, with pickup on site the day of Commencement. Ordering ahead of time guarantees your selection of color/size.
Balloons, signs, banners or flags of any kind will NOT be permitted. Gifts will be available for purchase the day of commencement, outside the stadium entrance gates. You can also purchase gifts from the Campus Store prior to or the day of commencement.
Gifted is a brand-new shop in the Student Union that offers a curated selection of baked goods, themed gift baskets, and fun add-ons, all aimed at making everyday moments and special occasions a little sweeter. Make students feel seen, celebrated, and supported. Online ordering and subscription options coming soon! Located next to the Passport Office, room 142A. Subscribe to their newsletter and visit union.arizona.edu/gifted for more information.
Weather, Live Streaming and Additional Information
Commencement is outdoors. Be sure to check the weather forecast and prepare accordingly. Small umbrellas are permitted. Drink plenty of water, dress appropriately, and use sunscreen as necessary.
Seat backs will be available for rental inside the stadium.
Please be advised that the celebration will include loud music, fireworks, strobe lights, fog effects as well as fast paced video content on large led screens. While these may occur at any time during the event, those with sensitivities are especially advised to consider exiting the stadium during the recessional when the platform party leaves the stage.
The event will be live-streamed for those who are unable to attend. The link to the livestream will be available on the Commencement website on the day of the ceremony.
For student information, visit the Day of Commencement page.
Visiting Tucson
Tucson International Airport (TUS) is proud to welcome University of Arizona Parents and Families to Southern Arizona! TUS offers convenient one-stop connections to more than 400 cities around the world.
The University of Arizona has partnered with Tucson International Airport to offer a limited number of free Lyft codes (valued at $30 each) for students during Commencement ceremonies. The codes can be used from Tucson International Airport to within a 2 mile radius of Main Campus. Request a Commencement code and read about program details on the Parking and Transportation website.
TUS takes great pride in being Southern Arizona’s airport and we appreciate University of Arizona Parents and Families choosing TUS for their travel plans.
