Final Commencement 2026 Information & Ticketing Closes TODAY
Congratulations Seawolves, Commencement week is finally here!
With your ceremonies just days away, we are excited to share important final details to help you and your guests prepare for this milestone celebration.
The Commencement website has important and up-to-date information regarding the ceremonies and the cultural and affinity celebrations. Please review the information below carefully including ceremony times, graduate check-in instructions, ticketing reminders, seating details for your family and friends, and parking information.
Ceremony Start Times
Saturday, May 23, 2026
9 a.m. College of Science, Technology, and Business (Ceremony A)
1 p.m. College of Science, Technology, and Business (Ceremony B)
5 p.m. College of Education, Counseling, and Ethnic Studies
Sunday, May 24, 2026
9 a.m. College of Humanities, Social Sciences and the Arts (Ceremony A)
1 p.m. College of Humanities, Social Sciences and the Arts (Ceremony B)
Grad Check-In
Please arrive at Grad Check-In at least one hour before your ceremony start time. Upon arrival, proceed to the grad lineup area at Schroeder Hall at the Green Music Center as shown on the Commencement map.
Today, you will receive an important email from [email protected] via tassel.com containing your stage pass. Please print or bring a screenshot of your stage pass on your phone and bring it with you to Grad Check-In. We will have a backup of your stage pass if you forget to bring yours.
A few reminders for your ceremony:
- Arrive dressed and ready in your regalia.
- Master’s students should drape their hoods over their left arm; you will be hooded during the ceremony.
- Shoes are required to cross the stage.
- Liquids are not permitted inside Weill Hall. Water will be available at the Alumni Tent during grad lineup.
- Glitter is not permitted in the hall due to the air conditioning equipment.
- Balloons and flowers can be checked at coat check in the Weill Hall lobby.
- Please remain sober and substance free.
- Stay hydrated throughout the day.
Seating for Family and Friends - Ticketing Closes Today, May 18, at 5 p.m.
As a reminder, tickets are only needed to sit inside Weill Hall. Each graduate is allotted two indoor tickets for friends and family. Unlimited outdoor seating is available on the Weill Lawn, and tickets are not required for outdoor seating.
Eligible graduates who have not yet claimed tickets must do so by 5 p.m. today, Monday, May 18.
CLICK HERE TO CLAIM YOUR TICKETS
Using the link above, click the SSU LOGIN button and log in with your SSU credentials. If you are having any issues with the link above, please be sure to clear any cache and existing browser logins. If you have any questions, please contact [email protected].
Kindly note that ticket distribution concludes at 5 p.m. today. After this time, your guests can use the standby line for possible inside seating or enjoy the ceremony from the Weill Lawn.
Once claimed, tickets will be sent via email as a PDF document and may be forwarded to your friends and family for easy access. Each ticket includes a unique barcode that can only be used once. It's crucial to emphasize to friends and family that multiple prints of the same ticket will not be valid. Please ensure that guests are aware of this to avoid any inconvenience on the day of your ceremony.
To ensure a festive celebration, there is unlimited seating available outside on the Weill Lawn for family and/or friends. Tickets are NOT needed for outdoor seating. The lawn will have a “front row” view of what takes place on the stage via the Jumbotron located outside the hall, and the state-of-the-art sound system will ensure each graduate’s name will be heard by all. Over 3,000 folding chairs will be available on the lawn on a first-come, first-served basis.
On the day of Commencement, we will also have a standby line just outside Weill Hall for individuals wishing to sit inside. Your guests can wait in the standby line to fill unclaimed seats inside Weill Hall. There is no guarantee that guests in the standby line will be able to sit in the hall, as open seats are filled beginning 15 minutes before the ceremony on a first-come, first-served basis.
Ticket Holder Reminders
- Please remind your guests to have their indoor tickets downloaded or printed prior to arrival, as wi-fi may be impacted by large crowds.
- Each indoor ticket permits the ticket holder to one seat in the Green Music Center’s Weill Hall.
- Each ticket has a unique barcode that can only be used once. Multiple prints of the ticket will not be valid.
- Tickets can only be used for the ceremony date and time listed on the ticket.
- Your Tassel Stage Pass is not a guest ticket. The QR code on the Stage Pass will be scanned as you cross the stage so your name can be announced.
- Weill Hall doors open for ticketed guests one hour prior to the ceremony start time.
- All ticketed guests must be seated 15 minutes before ceremony start time.
- Guests arriving less than 15 minutes before the ceremony may be redirected to the standby line or Weill Hall Lawn.
- ALL INDOOR SEATING pauses during the processional of graduates and resumes AFTER all graduates are seated inside Weill Hall.
- Unoccupied seats will be available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Parking
Complimentary parking is available on Commencement day. The parking lots directly adjacent to the Green Music Center (Lots L, M, N, O) provide the closest general and accessible parking. Lots G and H are also within walking distance. Carts will circulate through the parking lots for those who need assistance. Please see our campus map for details.
For additional information, please visit the Commencement website and FAQ page. You may also email [email protected] with questions.
We look forward to celebrating this special weekend with you!
Congratulations Class of 2026!