Graduate Information - Page
University-issued tickets are required for:
All graduates seated on the Arena floor or walking, and
All guests seated in the stands (all attendees must have a ticket, regardless of age)
Exceptions: Graduates and attendees of the professional schools of Pharmacy and Veterinary Medicine do not require tickets.
Instructions for downloading tickets
Log into your account at https://auburngrad.universitytickets.com/.
Click on your name in the top-right corner of the page.
Click "Your Orders."
Click "View" next to the order. From this page, you can access and download your tickets
PDF Tickets: Click "Download This E-Ticket" next to the individual ticket if you would like to download tickets individually or click "Download All PDF E-Tickets" to download all tickets on this order.
No longer need all of your claimed tickets? Click the "Return Ticket" button to reallocate tickets you do not need.
Arrive on Time
Graduates MUST arrive no later than 60 minutes prior to their ceremony. Graduates must be seated on the Arena floor 30 minutes before their ceremony starts. See the schedule for times.
Doors open 90 minutes prior to ceremony start time.
No food or beverages are allowed, except for disposable bottles of water.
Only bring your cellphone with your student ID.
What to Expect
All graduates will receive an official commencement name card that is used to display names during commencement ceremonies.
All graduates must have a valid form of ID in order to receive their name card
Hard copy IDs or digital IDs on smartphones will be accepted.
If a graduate does not have a preprinted name card at their graduation ceremony, a write-in card can be provided pending graduation status verification.
Graduates will have the choice to take a photo with Aubie after receiving their name card.
GradImages™ takes pictures of each graduate as they walk across the stage. Proofs can be viewed and purchased online within two weeks of the commencement ceremony. Personal pictures should be taken either before or after the ceremony.
Disclaimer
By participating in Auburn University's commencement ceremonies, attendees grant the university permission to use any images or videos captured during the event. These materials may be featured in future promotional content for commencement ceremonies.
What to Wear
Arrive in full academic regalia.
Graduates who have not ordered their regalia, please visit gradsupply.com/auburn. For further information regarding regalia, please visit our regalia page.
In addition to the black robe, men should wear dress pants (preferably dark) and dark shoes. No jeans, athletic shoes, or sandals. Women should wear a dress, a top with a skirt, or dark pants (no jeans). Please wear flats or wedges.
Prohibited Items
Weapons (including pocket knives)
Pets (registered service animals are permitted)
Artificial noisemakers
Non-clear bags that exceed 4 1/2" x 6 1/2"
Bags larger than 12" x 6" x 12"
Open food/beverages (water bottles must be sealed)
Camera bags
Cameras with lenses over 4 inches
Selfie Sticks
Shakers
Signs, posters, and fat heads
Any items that inhibit the view of other guests
Hover boards, scooters and skateboards
Balloons
More information regarding security and prohibited items for commencement can be found on our prohibited items page.
Accessibility
Special accommodations for graduating students are available upon request. To make requests, call 334-844-5828. All requests for special accommodations should be made at least three weeks before the commencement ceremony. For further information regarding accessibility, please visit our accommodations page.
Diplomas are shipped to graduates 6-8 weeks following commencement. Please contact the Office of the Registrar for questions regarding diplomas at otrgrad@auburn.edu.
All graduates receive a copy of the Auburn Creed from their dean.
When posting to social media, please use the hashtag #auburngrad.
No, graduates do not need to attend to have their degrees conferred.
