The following message is intended to assist students on how to register for commencement guest tickets successfully.
Dear Members of the Class of 2025,
Congratulations on your upcoming graduation!
This email explains how to obtain guest tickets for the University Commencement Ceremony on Monday, May 19, at 10:30 a.m. on Old Campus.
Yale College graduates are allotted four (4) electronic guest tickets.
Graduate & Professional School graduates are allotted two (2) electronic guest tickets.
Every guest must have a ticket to enter Old Campus. Guests without tickets may watch the livestream at designated locations to be announced on the Commencement website.
How to Register for Guest Tickets
Watch your email for a message from university.events@yale.edu containing a link to register for guest tickets. Registration is open until April 25.
Step 1: Enter Your Information
Click the link in the email and provide your name, email, Yale NetID, and residential college. Indicate any guest accessibility needs and select whether you want to enter the lottery for one additional ticket.
You will also create a password, allowing you to modify your registration until April 25.
Step 2: Add Your Guests
On the next page, click “Add Guests” to enter the names and email addresses of your invited guests. If a guest does not have an email, leave the field blank. For data purposes and to ensure a ticket is generated, you must enter your own Yale email address for each guest.
Complete this step before finalizing your registration, as the number of guests registered cannot be changed after April 25.
Once registered, you will also receive a confirmation email with a specialized link where you can view and retrieve all your tickets and modify your registration if needed.
Using Your Tickets
Tickets will be scanned upon entry to Old Campus. Printouts, screenshots, and PDFs are accepted at guest entrances. You may forward tickets to your guests as needed.
Accessibility Seating
If any of your guests require accessible seating, indicate this during registration. Guests with accessibility tickets and their accompanying family members will enter through the High Street gate. More details will be sent to registered guests.
Requesting Additional Tickets
After April 25, any unclaimed tickets will be distributed via lottery. If selected, you will receive one (1) additional ticket. Lottery tickets will be assigned starting May 1. Be sure to opt in during registration if you wish to participate.
Additional Information
There is no cost for guest tickets. Selling or purchasing tickets is strictly prohibited.
Graduating degree candidates do not need tickets to attend Commencement. Graduating students, along with faculty and fellows, must wear academic regalia to participate.
Children ages 3 and under do not require a ticket. However, they cannot occupy a seat and must sit in the lap of a ticketed guest.
For more information, visit the Commencement webpage, or email university.events@yale.edu with any questions.
We look forward to celebrating with you and your guests in May!
Best regards,
Yale Commencement Office