Dear Class of 2024 Graduates and Families,

Commencement is quickly approaching! To be prepared for Commencement, please review the following important information and updates. For all of the latest schedule of events, ceremony information, and much more, please go to the Commencement website.

Let us know how your name should be properly pronounced during the ceremony. If interested, go to StageClip and log in using your campus email address and Student ID. Once logged in, search for your name and listen to the provided pronunciation. You may self-record your name if you would like to update the pronunciation.

The deadline to review and update your name pronunciation for the ceremony is Wednesday, April 17.

All graduates are required to wear a black cap and gown over their regular attire to participate in the Commencement Ceremony.

If you missed the deadline to order your cap and gown, don't worry! You can still pick up a cap and gown for the Commencement Ceremony.

We will have a variety of cap and gown packages available for purchase via credit card on May 2-3, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Jones Hall, Room 104.

Please note that honor cords and stoles will be distributed by individual departments and programs.

All guests are required to have a ticket to attend the Commencement Ceremony. Each graduate will receive six guest tickets to distribute to family and friends. Graduates do not need a ticket as they will be participating in the ceremony.

You can pick up your tickets in the Logger Store on weekdays from 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Please bring photo ID when picking up your tickets.

Limited additional tickets are available upon request by emailing commencement@pugetsound.edu. Please include the total number of tickets needed and a Student ID number with your request. Graduates and their families will be notified by email when additional tickets become available. 

Student and guest parking will be distributed throughout campus the weekend of Commencement. Parking for guests with disabilities will be available on a first-come, first-serve basis in the Fieldhouse parking lot directly across the street from Baker Stadium.

The gates to Baker Stadium will open at noon on Sunday, May 5, for the ceremony. All bags are subject to search upon entry. We request no large bags or backpacks be brought into Baker Stadium. 

We have arranged a special seating section on the field within the stadium, which will be located under a tent. This area is specifically designated for guests who may need ground-level seating, seating near captioning, and/or an American Sign Language interpreter.

Please email commencement@pugetsound.edu for questions and to request ADA seating. 

Join us for Grad Party 2024, a fantastic event to celebrate your achievements with your classmates and family members on Friday, May 3, from 7–9 p.m. in Wheelock Student Center, Marshall Hall.

Take this opportunity to reminisce about the wonderful memories you’ve made at Puget Sound while picking up your senior gift and enjoying delicious hors d’oeuvres, a hosted bar, and music. Capture the joyous moments with our fun-filled photo booth.

This is a night to celebrate you and all of your accomplishments!

You, along with your family and guests, are invited to the Commencement Brunch on Sunday, May 5, in Wheelock Student Center served from 7 a.m.–1:30 p.m. We highly encourage you to purchase tickets in advance as they do sell out.

Tickets are $12.95 for Class of 2024, $29.00 for adults, $12.95 for children 12 and under, and $32.00 on the day of Commencement if available. Tickets may be purchased in advance until May 3 or until sold out.

We look forward to hosting you and your family for the Class of 2024 Ceremony, and we hope you enjoy Commencement Weekend! Please contact commencement@pugetsound.edu with any questions.

Sincerely,

Office of Events