McCarthey Athletic Center
Saturday, May 10 | Law School and Graduate Ceremonies
- Be aware of parking limitations
- We encourage you to arrive early
- We are ready to serve those with ADA accommodations
- Observe the clear bag policy
- Refer to our Campus Map PDF to locate event venues across campus.
- Tickets for each guest are required. Graduating students participating in the Law or Graduate Commencement Ceremonies are provided unlimited complimentary tickets.
- Campus parking is free for commencement weekend
- Directions and parking information for the McCarthey Athletic Center
- Accessible seating is available; please see crowd management staff when you arrive
- Participating Graduates:
- Law School: 8:00 a.m. — Graduate group photo at Law School entrance, then proceed to Martin Center for lineup at 8:20 a.m.
- Graduate Schools: 11:15 a.m. — Graduates arrive at Gonzaga University Martin Center for lineup
- Concessions will be available. Cashless only please.
- All ceremonies and Mass are substance-free events
Floor Seating for Graduates
Law Ceremony
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Graduate Ceremony
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Students Enter:
Martin Center SW Doors
Guests Enter:
McCarthey Center SE Doors |
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Law and Graduate Ticket Distribution
Beginning noon on Thursday, April 17th, the Guest Ticketing Site will go live on the McCarthey TicketsWest system.
The graduating ceremony participants are seated on the floor in a special arrangement, so that students will be greeted by their dean on stage. Doctoral candidates are the first to be recognized, so they are organized in the first rows. The Masters’ candidates are arranged by School, Degree Title, and Last Name. For reference, see the Law School and Graduate Ceremony student seating maps above.
Be sure to review the McCarthy Athletic Center's venue information.
About Tickets
- All Tickets are digital
- All seating is general admission
- There is no limit on guest tickets
- You can transfer tickets to guests via your My Account page
- Your guests will need to create an account to access transferred tickets.
- ADA seats are available upon arrival, they cannot be reserved in advance.
- The crowd security team will assist in selecting the best location
Please contact the Gonzaga Ticket Office if you need help.
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Spokane Veterans Memorial Arena
Sunday, May 11 | Undergraduate Ceremony
- Be aware of parking limitations
- We encourage you to arrive early
- We are ready to serve those with ADA accommodations
- Observe the clear bag policy
Spokane Arena Parking
- Parking in the Arena lot is limited.
- Arena lot prices are $9
- Parking lots in the surrounding area vary in price and are also limited. Please be creative and efficient regarding transportation. See nearby parking options here.
Arrival and ADA Accommodations
- Arena doors open at 8:30 a.m.
- Guest entrance is at the North Doors
- Accessible seating is available, and the security service team will accommodate needs upon arrival. A special entrance is designated for parties with disabled and mobility-impaired guests.
- Graduates in academic regalia will be required to show university ID for entry at the South Doors, which open at 8:30 a.m.
- Graduates need to check in at line-up by 9:00 a.m.
Clear Bag Policy
- The venue typically requires clear bags only, no larger than 14”x14”x6”.
- Camera and diaper bags will require a security check and require more time for entry.
- No storage is available.
- See the Arena's clear bag policy and other venue policies at their website.
Know Before You Go
- Undergraduate ceremony is limited to seven guests per student. There is no extra ticket distribution.
- Concessions will be available. Cashless only please.
- All ceremonies and Mass are substance-free events
Floor Seating for Graduates
The ceremony participants are seated on the floor by School, Degree Title (not major), and last name. The College of Arts and Sciences is the largest school, and so that group is split between both sides, but the other schools are on one side only. We seat guests on the opposite side of their graduate so that they can see their face as they cross the stage.
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GUESTS OF
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GUESTS OF
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Guest Entrance: Northeast Doors |
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Undergraduate Guest Ticket Distribution
Beginning noon on Thursday, April 17th, the Guest Ticketing Site will go live on the TicketsWest system.
About Tickets
- All Tickets are digital
- Seating is divided into:
- "North-Guests" - for graduates sitting on the SOUTH floor, and
- "South-Guests" - for graduates sitting on the NORTH floor
- Undergraduate Commencement participants are limited to seven (7) tickets
- You can transfer tickets to guests or other graduates by following the guidance on the Mobile Ticketing page
- Request Disabled/ADA seating using this form (also available on the system).
- Fill out this form after securing your initial 7 tickets - you will need your ticket confirmation number.
- ADA seats are not ticketed seats - they are provided upon arrival, utilizing the professional Crowd Security Team to find the best location.
- Everyone entering the building needs an admission ticket, so moving people in your party to ADA seating does not increase your guest tickets.
A reminder that there is no waitlist for extra tickets and no extra ticket distribution. We are relying upon the student community to support each other for extra ticket needs, as we must manage within the venue capacity limits. Graduates needing extra tickets, should utilize their friend and academic colleague networks to ask for transferred tickets.
Please utilize the TicketsWest Customer Service form if you need assistance
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Additional Details
Bags: Each venue typically requires clear bags only, no larger than 14”x14”x6”. Camera and diaper bags will require a security check and require more time for entry. No storage is available at venues.
Graduating Student Ceremony Regalia: Custom rental attire is required for student participation in the ceremonies. Visit the Commencement Resources page for order and return details.
Prohibited Items: Please note the following items that attendees cannot bring into the ceremony venues:
- Alcohol
- Outside food and beverage
- Large signs and umbrellas
- Bags that do not meet the policy at each venue
- Firearms (even with carry permits)
- Noisemakers
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