{"id":17,"date":"2025-11-04T21:34:22","date_gmt":"2025-11-04T21:34:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/new.dev.www.purdue.edu\/commencement\/?page_id=17"},"modified":"2026-03-16T14:46:37","modified_gmt":"2026-03-16T14:46:37","slug":"families-and-guests","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/commencement\/families-and-guests\/","title":{"rendered":"Families and Guests"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div  class=\"purdue-home-cta-banner purdue-home-link-hero \">\n    <div class=\"image\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Families taking pictures of grads outside on the day of commencement\" src=\"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/commencement\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/2025_KAL_2470_FAMILIES-GUESTS_hero_1920.jpg\"\/>\n            <\/div>\n    <div class=\"section has-padding-exlarge\">\n        <div class=\"container\">\n                            <p class=\"purdue-home-hero__subheader purdue-home-link-hero__subheader tagged-header tagged-header--gold\">\n                    Celebrate Together                <\/p>\n                                                        <h1 class=\"second-level-page-heading purdue-home-link-hero__header\">\n                    <strong>Families and Guests<\/strong>                <\/h1>\n                                        <p class=\"purdue-home-link-hero__subtext\">\n                    Find everything you need to plan your visit \u2014 from parking and accessibility to ceremony seating and photos \u2014 all in one place.                <\/p>\n                                                    <div class=\"purdue-home-link-hero__list-container\">\n                    <span class=\"purdue-home-link-hero__list-desc tablet-hidden\">\n                        Shortcuts:\n                    <\/span>\n                                         <ul class=\"purdue-home-link-hero__list--desktop\">\n                                                                                <li>\n                                <a class=\"purdue-home-button purdue-home-button--white  \" href=\"#accommodations\" target=\"_self\">\n                                    Accommodations                                <\/a>\n                            <\/li>\n                                                                                <li>\n                                <a class=\"purdue-home-button purdue-home-button--white  \" href=\"#parking\" target=\"_self\">\n                                    Parking                                <\/a>\n                            <\/li>\n                                                                                <li>\n                                <a class=\"purdue-home-button purdue-home-button--white  \" href=\"#ticket-information\" target=\"_self\">\n                                    Tickets                                <\/a>\n                            <\/li>\n                                                                                <li>\n                                <a class=\"purdue-home-button purdue-home-button--white  \" href=\"#seating-security\" target=\"_self\">\n                                    Seating &amp; Security                                <\/a>\n                            <\/li>\n                                                                                <li>\n                                <a class=\"purdue-home-button purdue-home-button--white  \" href=\"#photos\" target=\"_self\">\n                                    Photos                                <\/a>\n                            <\/li>\n                                                                                <li>\n                                <a class=\"purdue-home-button purdue-home-button--white  \" href=\"#international-guests\" target=\"_self\">\n                                    International Guests                                <\/a>\n                            <\/li>\n                                                                                <li>\n                                <a class=\"purdue-home-button purdue-home-button--white  \" href=\"#celebrate\" target=\"_self\">\n                                    Celebrate                                <\/a>\n                            <\/li>\n                                            <\/ul>\n                    <form class=\"purdue-home-select purdue-home-link-hero__list--mobile\">\n                        <label for=\"0d82e950-aaf0-411e-9b0c-a700e969cc56\" class=\"is-sr-only\">Choose a link:<\/label>\n                        <select id=\"0d82e950-aaf0-411e-9b0c-a700e969cc56\" name=\"links\">\n                             <option value=\"\" data-external=\"\">Shortcuts<\/option>\n                                                            <option value=\"#accommodations\" data-external=\"\">\n                                    Accommodations                                <\/option>\n                                                            <option value=\"#parking\" data-external=\"\">\n                                    Parking                                <\/option>\n                                                            <option value=\"#ticket-information\" data-external=\"\">\n                                    Tickets                                <\/option>\n                                                            <option value=\"#seating-security\" data-external=\"\">\n                                    Seating &amp; Security                                <\/option>\n                                                            <option value=\"#photos\" data-external=\"\">\n                                    Photos                                <\/option>\n                                                            <option value=\"#international-guests\" data-external=\"\">\n                                    International Guests                                <\/option>\n                                                            <option value=\"#celebrate\" data-external=\"\">\n                                    Celebrate                                <\/option>\n                                                    <\/select>\n                    <\/form>\n                <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"purdue-home-link-hero__arrow hero-down-arrow\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                <i class=\"fa-solid fa-chevron-down icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div  class=\"purdue-home-intro-text has-layout-one-centered \">\n        <div class=\"section has-none-background\">\n        <div class=\"container\">\n            \n            <h2 class=\"purdue-home-intro-text__header header-font-acumin\">Families and Guests<\/h2>\n\n<p>We\u2019re&nbsp;thrilled to welcome you to&nbsp;campus&nbsp;as your student takes their next giant leap.&nbsp;Everything you need to know for commencement day is right here \u2014 so you can focus on celebrating your Boilermaker!<\/p>\n\n\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div  class=\"section has-gold-background has-padding-top-small has-padding-bottom-small \">\n    <div class=\"container\">\n                \n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns page-layout-columns columns is-multiline is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column column is-full-tablet page-layout-main is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>Note:<\/strong><em>&nbsp;<\/em><strong>The information on this page applies to ceremonies&nbsp;held&nbsp;in&nbsp;West&nbsp;Lafayette&nbsp;for candidates from both&nbsp;West&nbsp;Lafayette&nbsp;and Indianapolis&nbsp;locations<\/strong>. Graduates from other Purdue campuses (Fort Wayne, Northwest, Global or Polytechnic Statewide) should visit their campus website for commencement details.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div  id=\"accommodations\" class=\"purdue-home-intro-text has-layout-one-centered \">\n        <div class=\"section has-gray-background has-padding-bottom-none\">\n        <div class=\"container\">\n            \n            <h3 class=\"purdue-home-intro-text__header header-font-acumin\">Accessibility and Special Accommodations<\/h3>\n\n<p>We\u2019re&nbsp;committed to ensuring all guests can fully enjoy the celebration.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div  class=\"section has-gray-background  page-layout-wide page-layout-two-column page-layout-two-column-divider\">\n    <div class=\"container\">\n                \n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns page-layout-columns columns is-multiline is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column column is-full-tablet page-layout-main is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Accessible Seating<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A limited number of accessible seats are available on the first floor of Elliott Hall of Music on a first-come, first-served basis.&nbsp;Each guest who requires accessible seating must have a standard ticket from the&nbsp;graduate\u2019s&nbsp;ticket allotment. Each accessible seat includes one companion seat.&nbsp;Guests using accessible seating should enter through the northwest&nbsp;or southeast&nbsp;accessibility doors at Elliott Hall of Music.&nbsp;Please email us should you have specific needs or concerns related to access of the commencement venue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Overflow seating and livestream viewing for guests without tickets is available in <strong>Fowler Hall<\/strong> (Stewart Center) for spring commencement on a first-come, first-served basis.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"mailto:commencement@purdue.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">email us for assistance<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div  class=\"section \">\n    <div class=\"container\">\n                \n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-default\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"862\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/commencement\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/parking_map2526-Commencement_862.png\" alt=\"Diagram showing accessible parking and entrance for Elliott Hall of Music\" class=\"wp-image-1898\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/commencement\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/parking_map2526-Commencement_862.png 862w, https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/commencement\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/parking_map2526-Commencement_862-300x185.png 300w, https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/commencement\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/parking_map2526-Commencement_862-768x475.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 862px) 100vw, 862px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Accessible parking is available on the first level of the University Parking Garage. Golf cart shuttles transport guests with mobility needs from this garage to Elliott Hall&#8217;s northwest or southwest accessible entrances.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div  class=\"section has-gray-background  page-layout-wide\">\n    <div class=\"container\">\n                \n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns page-layout-columns columns is-multiline is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column column is-full-tablet page-layout-main is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Hearing and Visual Assistance<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Assistive listening:<\/strong>&nbsp;Complimentary headsets are available through the Elliott Hall of Music Box Office. Please call <a href=\"tel:7654943933\">765-494-3933<\/a> if you have any questions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>ASL interpretation:<\/strong>&nbsp;American Sign Language interpreters are present at all ceremonies.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Live captions:<\/strong>&nbsp;Access real-time captions on your personal device during the ceremony.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div  class=\"purdue-home-buttons purdue-home-buttons--left \">\n    <div class=\"purdue-home-button-list\">\n                    <div class=\"\"><a class=\"purdue-home-button \" href=\"https:\/\/www.streamtext.net\/player?event=PurdueEvent\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"Access Live Captions (Opens in a new tab)\">Access Live Captions<\/a><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div  class=\"section has-gray-background  page-layout-wide page-layout-two-column page-layout-two-column-divider\">\n    <div class=\"container\">\n                \n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns page-layout-columns columns is-multiline is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column column is-full-tablet page-layout-main is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"743\" height=\"418\" src=\"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/commencement\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/2025_KAL_3736-FAMILIES-GUESTS_Mobility_743.jpg\" alt=\"Golf cart providing accessibility for graduation attendees\" class=\"wp-image-1701\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/commencement\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/2025_KAL_3736-FAMILIES-GUESTS_Mobility_743.jpg 743w, https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/commencement\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/2025_KAL_3736-FAMILIES-GUESTS_Mobility_743-300x169.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 743px) 100vw, 743px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div  class=\"section has-padding-top-none  page-layout-wide\">\n    <div class=\"container\">\n                \n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left\">Mobility Assistance<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">Accessible parking is available on the first level of the University Street Garage.&nbsp;Golf cart shuttles will transport guests with mobility needs to the Elliott Hall entrance.<strong>&nbsp;<\/strong>Golf cart shuttles begin running in the parking areas two hours before each ceremony&nbsp;start time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\"><strong>Note:<\/strong> Elliott Hall of Music does not have elevators.<\/p>\n\n    <\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div  class=\"section \">\n    <div class=\"container\">\n                \n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns page-layout-columns columns is-multiline is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column column is-full-tablet page-layout-main is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"parking\">Parking and Transportation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Free commencement parking is available in the following locations:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/Northwestern+Avenue+Garage\/@40.4296228,-86.9159163,16z\/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x8812e2ad3ffbf5c5:0x33ea71f6a3ac1cab!8m2!3d40.4296188!4d-86.9110454!16s%2Fg%2F11gdz9gzqy?entry=ttu&amp;g_ep=EgoyMDI1MTExMi4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Northwestern Avenue&nbsp;Parking&nbsp;Garage<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/University+Street+Parking+Garage,+201+N+University+St,+West+Lafayette,+IN+47906\/@40.4265651,-86.919861,17z\/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x8812e2b3f7cc4993:0xd3376394a205fc02!8m2!3d40.426561!4d-86.9172861!16s%2Fg%2F1tk23jqr?entry=ttu&amp;g_ep=EgoyMDI1MTExMi4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">University Street&nbsp;Parking&nbsp;Garage<\/a>&nbsp;(first-level accessible parking)&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/Ross%E2%80%93Ade+Stadium\/@40.4343631,-86.9210134,16z\/data=!4m6!3m5!1s0x8812fd4e97ab1439:0xcd877638402f3abc!8m2!3d40.434359!4d-86.9184385!16zL20vMDYydHY0?entry=ttu&amp;g_ep=EgoyMDI1MTExMi4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ross-Ade Stadium North Lot<\/a>&nbsp;(R-Lot)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/google.com\/maps?sca_esv=9be0e29e8e63d6e0&amp;rlz=1C1GCEB_enUS1080US1081&amp;output=search&amp;q=grant+street+parking+garage&amp;source=lnms&amp;fbs=AIIjpHxU7SXXniUZfeShr2fp4giZMLQ4RPdPjLPmOakFCN7X8EE7njRrb2FMGWExx-5ARS2dDjUqH8P7GJI3gXZTNa1egWDXHZA7uol1xYheZpR0TkaHevjzQPA27imLYTACFW1AS9_XARWhCazV31CgahQR4DA0KzL29oe2qokyYxvHjdHCMvkZXVXM3LddtFancVUzA74GKjbYff9zm0eS5B9Dx62YJg&amp;entry=mc&amp;ved=1t:200715&amp;ictx=111\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/google.com\/maps?sca_esv=9be0e29e8e63d6e0&amp;rlz=1C1GCEB_enUS1080US1081&amp;output=search&amp;q=grant+street+parking+garage&amp;source=lnms&amp;fbs=AIIjpHxU7SXXniUZfeShr2fp4giZMLQ4RPdPjLPmOakFCN7X8EE7njRrb2FMGWExx-5ARS2dDjUqH8P7GJI3gXZTNa1egWDXHZA7uol1xYheZpR0TkaHevjzQPA27imLYTACFW1AS9_XARWhCazV31CgahQR4DA0KzL29oe2qokyYxvHjdHCMvkZXVXM3LddtFancVUzA74GKjbYff9zm0eS5B9Dx62YJg&amp;entry=mc&amp;ved=1t:200715&amp;ictx=111\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Grant Street Parking Garage<\/a> is available for a daily fee.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Uniformed officers will assist with traffic and directions.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tailgating and overnight RV parking are not permitted. Nearby campgrounds include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Prophetstown State Park \u2013 <a href=\"tel:765-567-4919\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">765-567-4919<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>AOK Campground \u2013 <a href=\"tel:765-474-5030\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">765-474-5030<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wolfe\u2019s Leisure Time Campground \u2013 <a href=\"tel:765-589-8089\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">765-589-8089<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div  class=\"purdue-home-buttons purdue-home-buttons--left \">\n    <div class=\"purdue-home-button-list\">\n                    <div class=\"\"><a class=\"purdue-home-button \" href=\"https:\/\/purdueuniversity.maps.arcgis.com\/apps\/instant\/basic\/index.html?appid=d7e5d06fb5344f5fb53819c42d3e91ed\/\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"Campus Map (Opens in a new tab)\">Campus Map<\/a><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column column is-one-quarter-desktop is-full-tablet is-full-mobile page-layout-sidebar is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div  id=\"ticket-information\" class=\"purdue-home-featured-story \">\n    <div class=\"section has-gray-background\">\n        <div class=\"container\">\n\n            \n            <div class=\"columns purdue-home-featured-story__container purdue-home-featured-story__container--reversed purdue-home-featured-story__container--50\">\n                <div class=\"column purdue-home-featured-story__image-container\">\n\n                                            <figure class=\"image is-16by9\">\n                                                            <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"purdue-home-background-image\" alt=\"Guest of graduate scanning their ticket at Elliott Hall of Music before Purdue University commencement\" src=\"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/commencement\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/2025_KAL_2873_FAMILIES-GUESTS_tickets_743.jpg\"\/>\n                                                    <\/figure>\n                    \n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"column purdue-home-featured-story__content-container\">\n                                                                    <h2 class=\"purdue-home-featured-story__header\">Tickets<\/h2>\n                        \n                    \n\n<p>Each participating graduate&nbsp;may request up to&nbsp;four guest tickets at no charge when they register for commencement by the deadline. Mobile tickets are distributed directly to graduates through their&nbsp;<strong>@purdue.edu email<\/strong>&nbsp;during the week of the ceremony.&nbsp;<strong>Graduates&nbsp;are responsible for&nbsp;sharing tickets with their guests.<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To&nbsp;comply with&nbsp;fire safety codes, every guest \u2014 including children of all ages \u2014 must have a ticket to enter. Graduating students do not require a ticket.&nbsp;Please note:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Additional&nbsp;tickets are typically not available due to seating limits.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Purdue University does not sell guest tickets.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tickets may not be resold or duplicated. Each is uniquely coded to the student who requested them.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Elliott Hall of Music Box Office can&nbsp;assist&nbsp;with ticket access issues on the day of the event.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If&nbsp;additional&nbsp;guests would like to join the celebration but are unable to attend, our ceremonies are&nbsp;available through a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/playlist?list=PLOtjn5o8ZlbMoy7PWaTSF51JYdDN0nyAw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">livestream<\/a>&nbsp;and accessible afterward so family and friends can cheer from anywhere.<\/p>\n\n\n                    \n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div  id=\"seating-security\" class=\"section has-padding-bottom-none \">\n    <div class=\"container\">\n                \n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns page-layout-columns columns is-multiline is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column column is-full-tablet page-layout-main is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"security\">Seating and Security<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Guest Seating<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Doors to Elliott Hall of Music open&nbsp;<strong>90 minutes&nbsp;before<\/strong>&nbsp;each ceremony. Seating is general admission, so we recommend arriving early.&nbsp;Once the academic procession begins, guests will be asked to wait until it concludes before entering.&nbsp;As&nbsp;a courtesy&nbsp;to others, please remain seated until the ceremony ends.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Security Information<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>All bags are subject to search, and large bags are not&nbsp;permitted.&nbsp;For faster entry, bring only essential items.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Acceptable items include:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>One clear bag up to 12 x 6 x 12 inches&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>One small clutch (no larger than 4.5 x 6.5 inches)&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Medically necessary items and diaper bags (with a child present)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Prohibited items include:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Tripods, noisemakers, balloons or wrapped gifts&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Food or beverages (unless medically necessary)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Strollers, car seats, tobacco\/vape products or weapons&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Emotional support animals (registered service animals only)&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column column is-one-quarter-desktop is-full-tablet is-full-mobile page-layout-sidebar is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div  id=\"photos\" class=\"section has-gray-background \">\n    <div class=\"container\">\n                \n\n<div  class=\"purdue-home-featured-story \">\n    <div class=\"section has-gray-background\">\n        <div class=\"container\">\n\n                                            <div class=\"tagged-header-container\">\n                    <h2 class=\"tagged-header tagged-header--gold\">capturing the moment<\/h2>\n                <\/div>\n            \n            <div class=\"columns purdue-home-featured-story__container\">\n                <div class=\"column purdue-home-featured-story__image-container\">\n\n                                            <figure class=\"image is-16by9\">\n                                                            <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"purdue-home-background-image\" alt=\"Graduate posing for professional photographer in the Armory before Purdue Commencement\" src=\"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/commencement\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/2025_KAL_2765_FAMILIES-GUESTS_photos-livestream_743.jpg\"\/>\n                                                    <\/figure>\n                    \n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"column purdue-home-featured-story__content-container\">\n                                                                    <h3 class=\"purdue-home-featured-story__header\"><strong>Photos, Video and Livestream<\/strong><\/h3>\n                    \n                    \n\n<p>A professional photographer will capture your student\u2019s big moment:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Before the ceremony:<\/strong> Portraits are available in the Armory.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>On stage:<\/strong> Professional photos are taken during your student&#8217;s dean handshake and hooding (for PhD and professional candidates).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Graduates will receive a text or email from&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/thegradteam.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Grad Team<\/a>&nbsp;Commencement Photography Specialists&nbsp;when photos are ready to view.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A <a href=\"\/\/purdue-2.stageclip.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">StageClip video<\/a> of your graduate also will be available for purchase following the ceremony. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Can\u2019t&nbsp;attend in person?&nbsp;<\/strong>All ceremonies will be available via&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/playlist?list=PLOtjn5o8ZlbMoy7PWaTSF51JYdDN0nyAw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">livestream<\/a> on YouTube and remain available for viewing after the event.<\/p>\n\n\n                    \n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div  id=\"international-guests\" class=\"section  page-layout-wide\">\n    <div class=\"container\">\n                \n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns page-layout-columns columns is-multiline is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column column is-full-tablet page-layout-main has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-4abd85831036c94ad3172eebd01797d1 is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-08280e28bcc20aad97efceeb2408ea07\"><strong>International Guests<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-72e80c6c3880a6ccdf73988a7e68337c\">The Office of the Registrar provides a Letter of Invitation to help international guests apply for a visa to attend their&nbsp;student\u2019s&nbsp;ceremony.&nbsp;Graduates who are candidates for the current term can&nbsp;submit&nbsp;the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/purdue.ca1.qualtrics.com\/jfe\/form\/SV_0dnY6VohvzPD9SS\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Letter of Invitation Request Form<\/a>.&nbsp;Letters are emailed to the graduate (not the guest) within&nbsp;<strong>10 business days<\/strong>.&nbsp;Requests for the current term are prioritized over future terms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-805ac2d73406c259b93780ee9b235933\"><strong>Reminder:<\/strong> A&nbsp;letter of invitation does not confirm degree completion or ceremony participation.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<section  class=\"purdue-home-link-cards \">\n\n    <div class=\"section has-none-background\">\n                    <div class=\"container header-wrap\">\n                <div class=\"columns is-mulitline align-bottom\">\n                    <div class=\"column\">\n                                                    <div class=\"tagged-header-container  tagged-header-container--gold\">\n                                <h2 class=\"tagged-header tagged-header--gold\">Helpful Details<\/h2>\n                            <\/div>\n                                            <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"column is-narrow mobile-hidden\">\n                                            <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        \n        <div class=\"container\">\n                                <div class=\"purdue-home-link-cards__cards\">\n                        <div class=\"columns is-multiline\">\n                                                            <div class=\"column is-4-desktop is-4-widescreen is-3-fullhd is-half-tablet\">\n                                    <article class=\"purdue-home-cta-card purdue-home-cta-card--story purdue-home-cta-card--nolink\"><div class=\"flex-container flex-container--align-center has-gray-background\"><p class=\"purdue-home-cta-grid__card-title\">Ceremony Duration<\/p><p class=\"purdue-home-cta-grid__card-subtext\">Approximately 90 minutes.<\/p><\/div><\/article>                                <\/div>\n                                                            <div class=\"column is-4-desktop is-4-widescreen is-3-fullhd is-half-tablet\">\n                                    <article class=\"purdue-home-cta-card purdue-home-cta-card--story purdue-home-cta-card--nolink\"><div class=\"flex-container flex-container--align-center has-gray-background\"><p class=\"purdue-home-cta-grid__card-title\">Guest Tickets<\/p><p class=\"purdue-home-cta-grid__card-subtext\">Tickets are sent via email to graduates the week before the ceremony. Mobile ticketing will be used at the event.<\/p><\/div><\/article>                                <\/div>\n                                                            <div class=\"column is-4-desktop is-4-widescreen is-3-fullhd is-half-tablet\">\n                                    <article class=\"purdue-home-cta-card purdue-home-cta-card--story purdue-home-cta-card--nolink\"><div class=\"flex-container flex-container--align-center has-gray-background\"><p class=\"purdue-home-cta-grid__card-title\">Children<\/p><p class=\"purdue-home-cta-grid__card-subtext\">All attendees, regardless of age, require a ticket.<\/p><\/div><\/article>                                <\/div>\n                                                            <div class=\"column is-4-desktop is-4-widescreen is-3-fullhd is-half-tablet\">\n                                    <article class=\"purdue-home-cta-card purdue-home-cta-card--story\" data-link=\"tel:765-494-3933\" data-target=\"_blank\"><div class=\"flex-container flex-container--align-center has-gray-background\"><h3 class=\"purdue-home-cta-grid__card-title\">Ticket Assistance<\/h3><div class=\"purdue-home-cta-grid__card-subtext\">Contact the Box Office at Elliott Hall of Music.<\/div><a class=\"purdue-home-button purdue-home-button--story \" href=\"tel:765-494-3933\" target=_blank aria-label=\"Phone (Opens in a new tab)\">Phone<\/a><\/div><\/article>                                <\/div>\n                                                    <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                \n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<div  class=\"section has-padding-top-small \">\n    <div class=\"container\">\n                \n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns page-layout-columns columns is-multiline is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Follow <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/lifeatpurdue\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>@LifeAtPurdue<\/strong><\/a> for coverage and celebration highlights<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div  id=\"what-to-expect\" class=\"purdue-home-cta-strap purdue-home-cta-strap--narrow \">\n    <div class=\"section has-black-background\">\n        <div class=\"container has-gold-background purdue-home-cta-strap__container\">\n            <div class=\"purdue-home-cta-strap__container--left\">\n                            <h2 class=\"purdue-home-cta-strap__subTitle\">\n                    <strong>What to expect once the ceremony begins<\/strong>\u00a0            <\/h2>\n                            <p class=\"purdue-home-cta-strap__content\">Explore traditions, regalia and key details about the ceremony experience.<\/p>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"purdue-home-cta-strap__container--right\">\n                                                    <a class=\"purdue-home-button purdue-home-button--black\" href=\"\/commencement\/families-and-guests\/inside-the-ceremony\"  target=\"_blank\">Explore<\/a>\n                            <\/div>  \n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div  id=\"celebrate\" class=\"purdue-home-cta-carousel \">\n        <div class=\"section has-none-background\">\n        <div class=\"container\">\n                        <div class=\"purdue-home-cta-carousel__cards\" data-columns=\"1\">\n                <div class=\"glide\">\n                    <div class=\"glide__track\" data-glide-el=\"track\">\n                        <div class=\"glide__slides\">\n                                                        <div class=\"glide__slide\">\n                                <div class=\"purdue-home-cta-card purdue-home-cta-card--horizontal purdue-home-cta-card-carousel--story\"\n                                    style=\"background-image:url( 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