Commencement — Saturday, May 15 — is just over a week away and we cannot wait to celebrate this day of personal achievement with you!
Please continue reading for final reminders on claiming commencement tickets, submitting your name pronunciation form and commencement regalia information. (If you have already completed these tasks, please disregard these reminders but please read the protocol information near the bottom.)
PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING DEADLINES!
- The deadline to claim your commencement tickets is Saturday, May 8 at 11:59 p.m.
- The deadline to submit your name pronunciation form is Sunday, May 9 at 11:59 p.m.
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Commencement Tickets
Commencement tickets are required for graduates and guests to gain entry to Progressive Field.
Commencement tickets will be processed entirely via mobile smartphones — please read the following important points to claim your tickets:
You may claim a maximum of four (4) tickets for commencement.
- One of the four tickets will be for yourself and you can claim three additional tickets for your guests.
- All attendees are required to have a ticket to enter Progressive Field, including you!
- Your Viking ID number can be used only one time to claim tickets — make sure you know your ticketing needs before you claim your tickets.
- Reminder: The deadline to claim your commencement tickets is Saturday, May 8 at 11:59 p.m.
Visit the Spring 2021
Commencement Ticket Information page prior to claiming your tickets to answer any questions you may have.
To CLAIM Commencement Tickets, follow these steps:Click the link of your designated commencement ceremony, either
morning or afternoon.
View which colleges are scheduled for the morning ceremony and afternoon ceremony.
- Use your Viking ID number to claim up to four tickets (enter your ID number in the promotional code area).
- Save your ticket to either your Apple Wallet or Google Pay
- Transfer your guest tickets: Once you click the link you will be prompted to transfer tickets to your guests.
Claim tickets for the MORNING commencement ceremony (enter your Viking ID number in the promotional area box).
Claim tickets for the AFTERNOON commencement ceremony (enter your Viking ID number in the promotional area box).
Help line for questionsIf you have questions about commencement tickets, or if you or your guests do not have a mobile device to obtain tickets, please call the Cleveland State Ticket Office at 216-687-4848. Note: A heavier than usual call volume is expected in the days leading up to commencement. If your call goes to voicemail, please leave a message with your name and a call back number. All calls will be returned within 24 hours.
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Name Pronunciation
Please
click here to provide your name pronunciation for commencement.
When completing the form, please use one of the following web browsers:
- Microsoft Internet Explorer 11
- Microsoft Edge (EdgeHTML 16 and greater)
- Google Chrome 64 and greater
- Mozilla Firefox 59 and greater
- Apple Safari 10.1/11.0/11.1 and greater
Reminder: The deadline to submit the name pronunciation form is Sunday, May 9 at 11:59 p.m.
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Commencement Regalia
Regalia can still be purchased in-person at Viking Outfitters, located inside the Student Center on CSU’s campus. The store is open to the public for in-store purchases Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Viking Outfitters Special Hours for Commencement WeekendViking Outfitters will be open on Friday, May 14 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday, May 15 (Commencement Day!) from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. to accommodate in-person order pick-ups or to assist with any regalia swaps.
For questions related to regalia, email
csuohio@bkstr.com or visit
vikingoutfitters.com.
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Important Protocol Reminders
Prior to Saturday, May 15, please familiarize yourself with the important protocols and guidelines required for attending commencement at Progressive Field.
- Tickets are required for all individuals over the age of 2 entering the ballpark. Children 2 years and under do not require a ticket but must be seated on a ticketed guest’s lap during the ceremony.
- Arrive at Progressive Field dressed in your regalia (Shoes with heels are NOT permitted; please wear shoes with flat bottoms only).
- No bags other than small clutches are allowed.
- No outside food or beverages may be brought in; however, each guest can bring in one factory-sealed, standard size bottle of water into Progressive Field.
- Masks are required to be worn. Acceptable masks include the following: Double-layered cloth masks, surgical masks, dust masks and N95 masks without vents.
Read the full list of protocols
here, as well as parking details.
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Please check your CSU email frequently
We will continue to send important commencement updates. You can also view updates on the CSU Commencement
website and on CSU social media.
Congratulations!
