2024 Commencement Venue & Ticket Information

Venue Information

McCarthy Athletic Center
Saturday, May 11 | 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
• Participating Students:
• Law School: 8:10 a.m. — Student group photo at Law School entrance, then proceed to Martin Center for lineup
• Graduate Schools: 11:15 a.m. — Students 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 Students

Spokane Veterans Memorial Arena
Sunday, May 12 | Undergraduate ceremony

Spokane Arena Parking

• Parking in the Arena lot is limited.
• Arena lot prices are $9 per vehicle
• 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 Northeast 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.
• Students in academic regalia will be required to show university ID for entry at the Southeast Doors, which open at 8:30 a.m.
  • Students 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 six 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 Students

(To best view your graduating student, sit on the opposite side of the venue. If the student is on the south/left side, find a seat on the north/right side.)

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Undergraduate Guest Ticket Distribution

Beginning April 15, 2024, students will access the TicketsWest website for Gonzaga commencement at Spokane Arena. Students must utilize their Gonzaga ID number as a "promo code" and select the side of their floor seat to access the allotted six guest tickets. Every person ages 2 and older is required to have a ticket & seat assignment at the Arena. Once the digital tickets arrive, students can forward to guests or transfer to another student in need of extra tickets.

• Choose the appropriate side of the arena's "Guest Purchase button"
• Enter your GU ID# as promo code - if you get an error you may have chosen the wrong guests group
• If you don't have a TicketsWest account, you will be prompted to create one in order to get your tickets
• All tickets are sent via email and require download to Apple Wallet or Google Pay
• You can transfer tickets to whomever you like - your guests or another student needing extra tickets. instructions are available on the Tickets West site to assist you
• Request ADA seating from a link in your ticket confirmation email. The same form is available from the TicketsWest main page, but you'll need to have your account number and have obtained your tickets for your request to be processed

Please utilize the TicketsWest Customer Service form if you need assistance

Be sure to review the Arena's venue information.

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. Be sure to review the McCarthy Athletic Center's venue information.

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.

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
• Bags that do not meet the policy at each venue
• Firearms (even with carry permits)
• Noisemakers