{"id":248,"date":"2025-11-20T04:30:22","date_gmt":"2025-11-20T04:30:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/new.dev.www.purdue.edu\/commencement\/?page_id=248"},"modified":"2026-04-22T21:03:43","modified_gmt":"2026-04-22T21:03:43","slug":"tickets","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/commencement\/ceremonies\/tickets\/","title":{"rendered":"Tickets"},"content":{"rendered":"\n    <div  class=\"purdue-home-diagonal-hero has-black-background minheight-500\">\n        <div class=\"section has-padding-top-large has-padding-bottom-large\">\n            <div class=\"purdue-home-diagonal-hero__content\">\n                \n                                                        <h1 class=\"second-level-page-heading purdue-home-diagonal-hero__header\">Tickets<\/h1>\n                \n                                    <div class=\"purdue-home-diagonal-hero__subtext\">\n\n                        \n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Get ready to celebrate! Purdue University&#8217;s commencement ceremonies are ticketed events to ensure every graduate has the opportunity to be celebrated. Secure tickets for guests, review Purdue&#8217;s ticket policy and discover available options to ensure everyone can be a part of this moment.<\/p>\n\n                    <\/div>\n                \n                            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"image\">\n                            <img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Graduates and their families watching graduation inside Elliott Hall of Music\" src=\"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/commencement\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/2024_KAL_1913_CEREMONIES_tickets_1920.jpg\"\/>\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-8f761849 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 has-text-align-center\"><strong>Important Reminders<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"purdue-home-callout\"><div class='callout-wrapper'><\/div>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Tickets are free&nbsp;and issued electronically.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Selling or reproducing tickets violates university policy.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Every guest must have a ticket to enter the ceremony.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Graduates do not need a ticket.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Livestream access is available for anyone unable to attend in person.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div  class=\"section has-gold-background \">\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-8f761849 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\">Guest Tickets<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Each candidate&nbsp;planning to&nbsp;participate&nbsp;in commencement is guaranteed up to four guest tickets at no charge.&nbsp;All guests, including children, must have a ticket to enter the venue \u2014 this ensures compliance with fire safety codes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Key details:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Tickets are free and not for sale.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Graduates don\u2019t need a ticket.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Spring commencement:<\/strong> Additional tickets cannot be granted due to venue capacity limits.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Winter and summer commencement:<\/strong> Depending on anticipated attendance, the option to request additional tickets may be available, as communicated by the Office of the Registrar. Requested amounts are not guaranteed.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tickets are sent to your @purdue.edu email during the week of the ceremony.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Purdue uses mobile ticketing. Each ticket is unique and traceable. They may not be sold, transferred for profit or copied.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Any attempt to sell or duplicate tickets will be reported to the Office of Student Rights and Responsibilities and may result in disciplinary action, including the reallocation of tickets.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/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-8f761849 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\">Requesting Tickets<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To request your tickets:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Visit your <a href=\"https:\/\/mypurdue.purdue.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">myPurdue<\/a> portal.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Open the Commencement Task List once it becomes available (review <a href=\"\/commencement\/graduates\/your-commencement-timeline\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Your Commencement Timeline<\/a> for key dates).&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Indicate how many guest tickets you are requesting \u2014 up to four.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Watch your @purdue.edu inbox the week of your ceremony for an email from Ticketmaster with a link to download your tickets.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div  class=\"section has-gold-background \">\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-8f761849 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\">Accessibility and Special Seating<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A limited number of accessible seats are available on the first floor of Elliott Hall of Music on a first-come, first-served basis. Guests who require accessible seating must have a standard ticket from the graduate\u2019s allotment. Each accessible seat includes one companion seat. Guests using accessible seating should enter through the northwest or southeast accessible entrances at Elliott Hall of Music. Those with specific access needs or concerns about the commencement venue are encouraged to <a href=\"mailto:commencement@purdue.edu\">contact us by email<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Overflow seating and livestream viewing will be available for guests without tickets in Fowler Hall, located in Stewart Center, on a first-come, first-served basis during spring commencement.<\/p>\n<\/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-8f761849 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\">Livestream and Overflow Seating<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Even if your guests can\u2019t participate in person, they can still be part of the celebration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Livestream<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">All commencement ceremonies will be <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/playlist?list=PLOtjn5o8ZlbMoy7PWaTSF51JYdDN0nyAw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">livestreamed on YouTube<\/a>. Each division will have a unique video.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Overflow Seating (Spring Ceremonies Only)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For guests without tickets to spring commencement ceremonies, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/Fowler+Hall\/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0xbd858336aad76996?sa=X&amp;ved=1t:2428&amp;ictx=111\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Eliza Fowler Hall<\/a> in Stewart Center will offer a livestream viewing area on a first-come, first-served basis.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div  class=\"section has-gold-background \">\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-8f761849 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\">Ticket Troubleshooting<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you or your guests have difficulty accessing tickets, please contact the Box Office at <strong>Elliott Hall of Music <\/strong>for assistance at <a href=\"tel:765-494-3933\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">765-494-3933<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":965,"parent":12,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-248","page","type-page","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/commencement\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/248","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/commencement\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/commencement\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/commencement\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/commencement\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=248"}],"version-history":[{"count":27,"href":"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/commencement\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/248\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2488,"href":"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/commencement\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/248\/revisions\/2488"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/commencement\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/12"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/commencement\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/965"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/commencement\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=248"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}