Commencement 2022

April 20, 2022
Author: Commencement & Ceremonies Office
Giant stone statue of a Wildcat

We’re excited to be back in Arizona Stadium for this year’s 158th Commencement on Friday, May 13, 2022!

This year’s 90-minute Commencement Ceremony will begin at 7:30pm; gates will open one hour prior to the ceremony. Guest seating is not ticketed and is on a first-come, first-served basis. Students will receive a ticket for student entry approximately 24 hours prior to the ceremony.

FOR OUR STUDENTS

Undergraduate students participating in the ceremony must enter through the undergraduate entrance at 4th Street and Vine, behind the Main Library.

Graduate students participating in the ceremony must check-in at the Davis Sports Center east of Arizona Stadium. All students must arrive by 6:30pm in order to guarantee a seat.

VENUE POLICIES

UA Commencement 2022 will enforce game-day rules at all guest entrances. All guests must abide by the UA's clear bag policy for entry into the stadium.

WHEELCHAIR AND ACCESS INFO

  • All disability-related information, including parking details, entrances and elevators, wheelchair-accessible seating, or seating with minimal steps, can be found on our Parking and Access page and the Disability Resource Center’s graduation access page.
  • Accessible parking is available near Arizona Stadium in Cherry Avenue Garage, as well as Second Street Garage and Sixth Street Garage. Drop-off areas are also available.
  • The ceremony will be captioned and an ASL Interpreter will be located in Section 1.
  • Service animals are permitted in Arizona Stadium. If an animal is not trained to perform specific tasks related to a disability and only provides comfort or emotional support, it will not be permitted.

SHUTTLES AND GETTING TO THE STADIUM

  • A detailed event parking diagram is on the way! Please see the Commencement Parking page for more information.
  • CatTran buses are wheelchair accessible and will provide transportation to the stadium, with pickups at 1st Street and Martin, 1st Street between Cherry Avenue and Warren Avenue, 1st Street and Vine Avenue, and 2nd Street Garage.
  • Golf cart service will be available from 6th Street Garage to Gate 8 and Cherry Garage to Gate 6.
  • For more information regarding parking and travel, please visit here.

WEATHER, LIVE STREAMING, & UPDATES

  • Because the ceremony is outside, be sure to check the weather forecast and prepare accordingly. Small umbrellas are permitted. Drink plenty of water, dress appropriately, and use sunscreen as necessary.
  • Those who are unable to attend or choose to stay home for the ceremony may stream the event live. The link to the livestream will be available on the Commencement website on the day of the ceremony.
  • Photographers will be available at student-check in. It is the student’s responsibility to make sure their picture is taken.
  • Flowers are available to order online in advance, with pickup on site the day of Commencement. The same products will also be available on site, however, ordering ahead of time guarantees your selection of color/size. For more details, please visit here.
  • Balloons and view-obstructing banners are NOT permitted in the stadium.
  • Seat backs will be available for rental inside the stadium.
  • Prior to the ceremony, choose a location to meet your student once the event is over.

For more information regarding day-of instructions for family and guests, please visit here. If you have any questions, please contact us at commencement@arizona.edu or 520-621-3644.