Commencement Tickets

Graduates will be notified two months prior to the ceremony via campus email when tickets are ready to be reserved. If extra tickets are available, graduates will be notified once the reservation period has ended. Please contact the Central Ticket Office at 906-487-2073 with questions.

Guest Tickets

Guest tickets are available only for graduating students to request through the Commencement Guest Ticket Requests Form. Tickets are able to be requested by graduates until Friday, November 27 at 11:59pm.

Tickets for graduates will be sent to their MTU email address between Monday, December 7 and Friday, December 11, 2026.
Graduates can send tickets to their guests by following the instructions below.

Ticket Sharing Instructions

In order to get your tickets for commencement, you must first fill out the Commencement Guest Ticket Requests Form shared with you. Ticket requests are due by Friday, November 27 at 11:59pm. Tickets for commencement will be shared to graduates between Monday, December 7 and Friday, December 11. Please follow the steps below to share out your tickets.

Example of Email from Michigan Tech Athletics Ticketing

Step 1: Email from Athletics

When your ticket(s) have been sent out, you will receive an email from Michigan Tech Athletic Ticketing and the subject line will say "Your tickets for Fall 2026 Commencement Ceremony"

Mobile example of showing how to expand email if received mulitple ticket emails

Step 2: One Email Per Ticket Requested

You will receive one email per ticket requested. The tickets should be sent together, each in a separate email. If you can only see one ticket but can see multiple emails, try clicking on the three dots menu (...) in order to see any additional tickets.

Step 3: View Ticket

Click on "Display Ticket" in the email.

Example screen with Download e-ticket link

Step 4: Download Ticket

After clicking ‘Display Ticket ’, you will be brought to the page where it has a link to download your e-ticket.

Step 5: Sharing With Your Guest

In order to share your ticket with your guest, you must click ‘Download e-ticket’. Downloading this e-ticket will save a pdf with the ticket into your downloads folder. To share this ticket with your guest, you must share the PDF file with them. Repeat steps 3-5 for any additional tickets. You can ALSO forward the email with the ticket to your guest and they can download the e-ticket themselves.

Important Ticket Information

The number of tickets available per graduate is dependent upon several factors, including the number of graduates planning to attend the ceremony. Ticket availability is determined on a semester basis.
Only graduates participating in the ceremony can request tickets.
A ticket is required for entry.
Graduates themselves do not need tickets.
If a graduate cancels their plans to attend the ceremony, their tickets become invalid.
Tickets are free of charge. Under no circumstances should an exchange of money occur for tickets.
Family and friends who cannot attend the ceremony may watch it live online.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many tickets do eligible graduates receive?

Each graduate will be eligible for four tickets. Information regarding two additional tickets will be determined after the initial ticket reservation period ends and will be communicated to the graduates via email.

As an eligible graduate, do I need a ticket?

As a graduate, you do not need a ticket; however, everyone else over the age of three (3) must have a ticket to enter the arena.

How do I get my tickets?

You will receive an email about reserving guest tickets about halfway through your ceremony semester.

Accommodations

An area is available for guests with mobility limitations. Graduates can reserve this seating when ticketing becomes available. Event staff will be on hand for assistance.

Accessible parking is available. However, there is a large number of attendees and all parking is on a first-come, first-served basis. Please plan accordingly.

Is there a deadline to download tickets?

Guests should have tickets downloaded before coming to the ceremony. After graduates receive the email(s) with their tickets and have shared the tickets with their guests, tickets can be downloaded on a guest’s phone, printed off in pdf format, or added to their Apple or Google Wallet (preferred method).

Can I request extra tickets?

Additional tickets will be allowed on a first-come, first-served basis. Students will be notified when they can request additional tickets after the initial deadline has passed. The availability of additional tickets is based on the number of graduates attending and the number of tickets that are left unclaimed. Please plan accordingly.

When will I find out if I’ve received tickets from the waiting list?

Waitlist tickets will start to be issued approximately one week after the download deadline. If you are selected to receive an additional ticket, a notification will be sent to your email account with further instructions on how to claim your extra ticket.