Commencement FAQs

Yes, the 2027 Commencement ceremonies will be ticketed for guests. When a graduate RSVPs to their ceremony in Tassel, they will be able to claim their tickets in the same portal. These tickets are unique to the corresponding ceremony of the graduate’s primary major.

Graduates can claim up to six (6) tickets, which can be emailed to their guests from the portal. Each ticket is unique and may only be used by one (1) guest. Attempts to use the same ticket for multiple guests will be denied.

The ticket amount is based on our number of graduating students and the capacity of our venues. To stay within building safety parameters, SJU cannot supply any more tickets than the six (6) tickets that are guaranteed per graduate. Please read below for questions pertaining to ticket transfers.

Yes. Graduates are welcome to give their claimed, unused tickets to fellow graduates via directions in their Tassel portal; these exchanges are not handled by the University. Tickets may not be reclaimed once exchanged.

Tickets transferred between graduates only apply to the original ceremony for which they were intended. For example, tickets to the Haub School of Business Ceremony are not transferable to attend the College of Arts and Sciences Ceremony.

SJU will not be involved in the transfer process; graduates can email their tickets to each other though the Tassel Portal. 

If you are a current student who would like to attend a Commencement ceremony [other than your own], please provide us with the following details. While we are unable to issue tickets, we are working on providing access to Commencement for a limited number of student guests. 

Access will pertain only to the selected ceremony. Completion of this form does not guarantee access to Commencement; this is non-binding and only serves to collect information. 

Please have requests in before Friday, May 1, 2026, at which time this form will close. 

A member of the Commencement Committee will be in touch. 

Thank you! 

Yes, children are welcome to attend the ceremonies. Small children who will be sitting on an adult's lap do not require a ticket.

Saint Joseph’s is committed to ensuring that all members of the community are able to celebrate with us. If you or your guests require accessible seating, please complete this form. Note that accommodation requests must be made at least one week in advance.

For guests attending a ceremony on Hawk Hill, accessible parking is located in the Mandeville Hall lot, with limited availability on a first-come, first-served basis. Golf carts will be on site to transport those in need of assistance to/from Hagan Arena’s entrance. 

Yes. Details will be made available closer to each ceremony.

No. Those planning to attend the Undergraduate Baccalaureate Mass & Interfaith Blessing are urged to arrive early, as seats are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Graduates may sit with their guests. Doors open at 4:15 p.m.