2026 Commencement Venue & Ticket Information

 

McCarthey Athletic Center
Saturday, May 9 | Law School and Graduate Ceremonies


  • Tickets are not required for the Graduate and Law Commencement Ceremonies.
  • Campus parking is free for commencement weekend
  • Directions and parking information for the
  • Accessible seating is available; please see crowd management staff when you arrive
  • Participating Graduates:
    • Law School: 8:00 a.m. — Graduate group photo at Law School entrance, then proceed to Martin Center for lineup at 8:20 a.m.
    • Graduate Schools: 11:15 a.m. — Graduates arrive at Gonzaga 海角论坛 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

    
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Law and Graduate Ticket Distribution

Beginning noon on Friday, April 17th, the will go live on the McCarthey TicketsWest system.

The graduating ceremony participants are seated on the floor in a special arrangement, so that students will be greeted by their dean on stage. Doctoral candidates are the first to be recognized, so they are organized in the first rows. The Masters’ candidates are arranged by School, Degree Title, and Last Name. For reference, see the Law School and Graduate Ceremony student seating maps above.

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

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  • All tickets are digital
  • All seating is general admission
  • There is no limit on guest tickets
  • You can transfer tickets to guests via your
    • Your guests will need to create an account to access transferred tickets.
  • ADA seats are available upon arrival, they cannot be reserved in advance.
    • The crowd security team will assist in selecting the best location

Please contact the if you need help.


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Spokane Veterans Memorial Arena
Sunday, May 10 | Undergraduate Ceremony


Spokane Arena Parking

  • Parking in the  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 .

Arrival and ADA Accommodations

  • Arena doors open at 8:30 a.m.
    • Guest entrance is at the North 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.
  • Graduates in academic regalia will be required to show university ID for entry at the South Doors, which open at 8:30 a.m.
    • Graduates 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 .

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 will go live on the TicketsWest system.

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  • All tickets are digital
  • Seating is divided into:
    • "North-Guests" - for graduates sitting on the SOUTH floor, and
    • "South-Guests" - for graduates sitting on the NORTH floor
  • Undergraduate Commencement participants are limited to six (6) tickets
  • You can transfer tickets to guests or other graduates by following the guidance on the  
  • Request (also available on the system).
    • Fill out this form after securing your initial 6 tickets - you will need your ticket confirmation number.
    • ADA seats are not ticketed seats - they are provided upon arrival, utilizing the professional Crowd Security Team to find the best location.
    • 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 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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