Commencement

We know how meaningful it is for graduates and their loved ones to celebrate together at commencement. To ensure fairness and maximize attendance, Portland State uses a multi-round ticketing system. This approach gives all graduates an equal opportunity to secure guest tickets and helps us fill every available seat.

Important: All ceremonies are ticketed events. Tickets may only be claimed by the graduating student.

Commencement Tickets Are Now Available

Tickets for Portland State University’s 2026 commencement ceremonies are now available. Each graduating student must claim a free Graduate Ticket to attend their ceremony.

In addition to their own ticket, graduates may also claim:

  • Up to 3 free Guest Tickets
  • Additional $15 Guest Tickets (availability varies by ceremony and venue capacity)

Guest ticket availability is not guaranteed after Thursday, May 15.

How to Claim Tickets

Tickets can be claimed:

  • Online
  • In person at the PSU Box Office (Smith Memorial Student Union Room 120, Monday - Friday, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.)
  • By phone at (503) 725-3305
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Accommodations Available for Commencement Ceremonies

Graduates requiring accommodations at PSU Commencement 2026 should reserve a Graduate Ticket and specify their accommodation requests at checkout at least 10 days before their ceremony. For guests with accessibility needs and priority ADA seating,  select accessible guest tickets and share any accommodation needs at checkout. ASL interpretation and captioning will be provided.

What’s Next?

Mid May — Round Two

PSU staff will assess unclaimed ticket inventory and participation rates.  If additional Guest Tickets remain, a second round of Guest Ticket releases may occur.

  • Only graduates whose ceremonies have remaining Guest Ticket inventory will receive email notifications.
  • Graduate tickets will remain available in Round Two, but are subject to availability.
  • Guest tickets are not guaranteed in this round.

Early June — Final Release

Approximately one week before commencement, a final audit of all ticket orders will be conducted. If any unclaimed Guest Tickets remain:

  • A final round of tickets will be released.
  • Graduates will be notified via their @pdx.edu email address.
  • No notification will be sent if no tickets are available.

Please do not email requests for additional tickets. These messages will not receive a response.

Ceremony Day Reminders

  • Each guest must present their own electronic ticket for admission.
  • Guests without tickets may watch ceremonies via the live stream broadcast.