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TICKETS...WHEN, WHERE & WHAT

WHEN: Access to the online ticket portal will become available on Monday, May 11, 2020 to all candidates who have applied to graduate and registered for commencement on SOLAR by Wednesday, April 15 at midnight. 

WHERE:  Registered candidates will be able to access 3 guest tickets HERE on Monday, May 11.

WHAT:Candidates will need to provide their guests with either the electronic or printed copies of their tickets. Ticket holders must present this ticket at the gate. Each ticket contains a unique barcode and duplicate tickets will not scan or provide entry into the ceremony. Violations are subject to disciplinary action. 

Guests without tickets are welcomed to view the Ceremony live at our alternative viewing location in Frey Hall.
For those who are unable to physically attend the Ceremony are welcomed to view via a live webcast at www.stonybrook.edu/live 
 

Steps to Accessing Tickets for University Commencement 

  1. Create a new account using your @Stonybrook.edu email address
  2. Follow all prompts (i.e. enter address, etc.)
  3. Confirmation page
  4. A confirmation email will be sent followed by a second email containing a PDF of your 3 guest tickets

*NOTE THAT YOU WILL NOT BE CHARGED FOR TICKETS. TICKETS ARE ALWAYS FREE.

Ceremony Schedule

 10:00 AM Candidate Arrival: Candidates are in line at the Indoor Sports Complex Parking lot wearing academic regalia.

 10:30 AM Academic Procession:  Candidates are ushered to their seats on the stadium field.

 11:00 AM Ceremony Begins: All guests are seated.