Important Guest Details
Tickets
Degree candidates must register in order to participate in SPS Graduation and tickets are required for guests over the age of three (). Each graduate will be able to bring up to six (6) guests.
Degree candidates are responsible for registering their guests and distributing tickets. Please note that the Office of Student Life cannot provide additional guest tickets. However, if you anticipate needing additional guest tickets, please coordinate with your fellow graduates who might not utilize all six (6) tickets. Tickets are required for all guests and must be presented for entry.
To access your guest tickets, please log in to Tassel and click "Print/Email Tickets." You will then be able to download and/or digitally send your guest their ticket. This ticket will have the QR code they need to provide at guest check-in the day of Graduation. Please note that the QR codes can only be scanned once. If you already sent or downloaded your guests tickets that say “South Lawn, Morningside Campus" on them, those tickets are still valid for the ceremony. Failure to show a ticket will result in guests NOT being able to attend the ceremony. No exceptions will be allowed.
Guest Arrival and Entry
Guests should enter campus through the Carman or John Jay gates on 114 Street (between Broadway and Amsterdam Avenue). There are three east and three west entrances to South Lawn guest seating. Children are welcome, and it is recommended that families leave strollers at home. Guests with strollers should enter at the Disability Services Entrance on 116 St. and Amsterdam Ave. The ceremony will be telecast live on screens at the front and middle of the tents.
Please note that guests cannot bring large bags and all items are subject to search.
Guests and graduates are strongly encouraged to coordinate in advance regarding a pre-planned meet-up point after the ceremony.
Live Stream & Recording
SPS Graduation and University Commencement are available on the Commencement website for live, online viewing during the events. Recordings of both events will also be available for on-demand viewing after the event on the Commencement website.
Water Stations and Bathroom Facilities
Water stations are available near guest seating tents and throughout campus. Guests are encouraged to bring reusable water bottles.
Parking
Parking in Morningside Heights is limited during Commencement Week — public transportation is recommended.
Contact Information
For additional information, please review our frequently asked questions or contact the SPS Office of Student Life at sps-studentlife [[at]] columbia [[dot]] edu.