Venue Information
McCarthy Athletic Center (Saturday, May 13)
- Graduate and Law School ceremonies
- No tickets are required for guests of students
- Campus parking is free for commencement weekend
- Accessible seating is available; please see crowd management staff when you arrive
- Directions and parking information for the McCarthey Athletic Center
Spokane Veterans Memorial Arena (Sunday, May 14)
- Undergraduate ceremony is limited to six guests per student. There is no extra ticket distribution.
- Tickets will be scanned at the guest entrance gates for guests
- Students in academic regalia will be required to show university ID for entry
- Payment is required to park at the arena
- Accessible seating is available; please see crowd management staff when you arrive
- Directions and parking information for the Spokane Veterans Memorial Arena
A seating map for locating graduating student placement at each venue will be available April 14.
Undergraduate Ticket Distribution
Beginning April 14, 2023 students will access the TicketsWest website for Gonzaga commencement at Spokane Arena. Students must utilize their Gonzaga ID number (enter as "promo code") to access up to six guest tickets. Once seats are selected, they can transfer to another person via email or text from the system.
(Back to Top)Law and Graduate Ticket Distribution
There are no restrictions on the number of guests and no tickets are required for entry to either of these ceremonies.
(Back to Top)Additional Details
Clear Bags: Each venue requires clear bags only, no larger than 14”x14”x6”. Other bags will not be permitted, and you will be asked to return them to your vehicle. 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.
Flowers: Pre-ordered flower bouquets will be available at the ceremony venues, as well as other products. Visit the Commencement Resources page for 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
- Non-clear bags
- Firearms (even with carry permits)
- Noisemakers