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McCarthey Athletic Center
Saturday, May 9 | 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 are not required for the Graduate and Law Commencement Ceremonies.
- Doors open at 8am for the Law Ceremony and 11am for the Graduate Ceremony
- 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: 8:00am — Graduate group photo at Law School entrance, then proceed to Martin Center for lineup at 8:20am
- Graduate Schools: 11:15am — Graduates arrive at Gonzaga University Martin Center for lineup
- Concessions will be available (card transactions only; no cash).
- All ceremonies and Mass are substance-free events
Floor Seating for Graduate Ceremony
| All Doctoral Graduates |
| Arts & Sciences |
| Education |
| Engineering |
| Leadership Studies |
| Health Sciences |
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Numerica Veterans Memorial Arena
Sunday, May 10 | 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
Arena Parking
- Parking in the Arena lot is limited.
- Arena lot prices are $15 before taxes and fees
- 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 8:30am
- Guest entrance is at the North Doors
- Tickets are required for all guests except children under 2-years-old
- Accessible seating is available, but should be requested after securing your initial six(6) tickets using the Disabled/ADA Seating Request form below
- Reassignment of ADA seating for allocated tickets will be completed in advance, with new tickets deployed to the requestor. ADA seats in the arena will be reserved for guests that submit ADA requests on a first-come, first-serve basis while inventory is available. Please have your ADA tickets ready in your Apple or Google wallet upon arrival
- Graduates in academic regalia will be required to show university ID for entry at the South Doors, which open at 8:30am
- Graduates need to check in at line-up by 9:00am
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 (card transactions only; no cash).
- All ceremonies and Mass are substance-free events
Floor Seating for Undergraduate Ceremony
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Undergraduate Guest Ticket Distribution
Beginning noon on Friday, April 17th, the Guest Ticketing Site will go live on the TicketsWest system.
About Tickets
- All tickets are digital and are assigned on a "next best available" basis.
- Your Student ID number is required to confirm your digital tickets. Enter it as the password to access the selection site.
- Undergraduate Commencement participants are limited to six (6) tickets. Children two-years-old and older need a ticket.
- 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 6 tickets - you will need your ticket confirmation number.
- Reassignment of ADA seating for allocated tickets will be completed in advance, with new tickets deployed to the requestor. ADA seats in the arena will be reserved for guests that submit ADA requests on a first-come, first-serve basis while inventory is available. Please have your ADA tickets ready in your Apple or Google wallet upon arrival.
- 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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