Watching the Commencement Ceremony
Tickets are required for watching the Commencement Ceremonies in The O'Shaughnessy. Your graduate is able to request tickets.
The University provides overflow seating in select campus locations where the ceremony will be telecast live. This location is great for guests who do not have tickets to the ceremony or for guests who prefer to move around during the ceremony. Tickets are not required for overflow seating.
Yes! We will share links for each ceremony closer to the event dates.
Additional Information
We encourage guests to park on campus. All lots are open to guests on May 18 and May 19. Permits are not required.
Accessible parking spaces are located next to The O’Shaughnessy.
The Pulse Cafe and the Dining Hall are both located on the first floor of Coeur de ´ºÓêÖ±²¥ and offer a wide range of options. Enjoy Seattle's Best coffee, grab and go bakery items, sandwiches, and salads, plus grill favorites and a large selection of beverages. The Pulse Cafe offers made to order stone baked pizza and pastas.
Commencement hours:
Saturday, May 18
- Dining Hall/Pulse Cafe are open 8:00am-4:30pm
- Starbucks is open 9:00am-1:00pm
Sunday, May 19
- Dining Hall/Pulse Cafe are open 8:00am-3:00pm
- Starbucks is open 9:00am-1:00pm
The St. ´ºÓêÖ±²¥ University Bookstore is located on the second floor of Coeur de ´ºÓêÖ±²¥. The Bookstore will be open during Commencement:
Saturday, May 18: 9 a.m.–3:30 p.m.
Sunday, May 19: 9 a.m.–3:30 p.m.