Arrival Times for Students

• Bachelor’s Degree Candidates - Biology and Biochemistry (last name A–L): Begin arriving at 12:10 PM.
• Bachelor’s Degree Candidates - Biology and Biochemistry (last name M–Z): Begin arriving at 12:20 PM.
• Bachelor’s Degree Candidates - Computer Science (last name A–L): Begin arriving at 12:30 PM.
• Bachelor’s Degree Candidates - Computer Science (last name M–Z): Begin arriving at 12:40 PM.
• Bachelor’s Degree Candidates - All Other Majors: Begin arriving at 12:50 PM.
• Master’s and Doctoral Degree Candidates: Begin arriving at 12:30 PM.

Graduate check-in will be at the UH Athletics/Alumni Center on Cullen Blvd. Only graduating students will be allowed in the Athletics/Alumni Center for line up. We will begin preparing for the processional at 1:30 PM. Graduates arriving after that time may not be able to participate.

What to Bring

• Enter the building dressed in your regalia (cap and gown).
• Bring your printed Stage Pass with you to the ceremony. An image on your phone does not take the place of the actual printed page. These were emailed on December 9.
• Do not bring extra items with you; there will be no storage area for your possessions.
• Follow the guidelines provided in the Fertitta Center clear bag policy.

Professional Photography

Flash Photography will take your picture as you cross the stage and after you exit the stage. They will contact you after the ceremony with proofs of photos that can be purchased.

Cap & Gown

Graduates are required to wear regalia (cap and gown) to commencement. The deadline to order online was November 20. You must visit the UH Campus Store in Student Center South to order regalia after this date.

Tickets will be required for guests. Children two years old and younger do not need a ticket. Graduates participating in the ceremony do not need a ticket.

Tickets will be added to graduating students’ UH Student Ticketing Account closer to the ceremony. Each graduate will receive six (6) electronic, general admission tickets. Tickets are ceremony-specific and may only be used for the ceremony displayed on the ticket.

All commencement tickets are complimentary, and any unused tickets should be returned to the commencement ticket pool. The selling of commencement tickets is not condoned and constitutes a violation of the Student Code of Conduct.

Commencement Guest Ticket Lottery

The availability of extra tickets is not guaranteed and depends on the number of graduates and the amount of returned or unclaimed tickets; please plan accordingly. Email inquiries will not be considered for additional tickets.

Students interested in entering the commencement guest ticket lottery to receive additional tickets can submit a request for additional tickets. The commencement lottery will be open to submit requests Tuesday, November 4, 10 AM, through Saturday, November 8, 11:59 PM (Central).

Commencement lottery results were emailed Friday, November 14.

Last Chance Ticket Pick-Up

Any unclaimed commencement tickets that were awarded through the guest ticket lottery will be distributed on a first come, first served basis:

• Friday, December 12 9 AM – 7 PM
• Saturday, December 13 9 AM – 2 PM

Transferring Tickets

You may transfer tickets to another guest(s) by following these steps:

1. Log on to the UHCougars.com/MyAccount webpage.
2. From the My Tickets page, select the event to access your tickets.
3. Select Transfer.
4. Check the box next to the ticket(s) you would like to transfer.
5. Enter the mobile number or email address of the person you would like to receive the tickets.
6. Review the transfer and select Transfer Tickets at the bottom of the screen.

Arrival Time for Guests

Doors to Fertitta Center will open at 1 PM, one hour prior to the start of Commencement. Tickets are required for entry. Please follow the clear bag policy guidelines.

Location: Fertitta Center, 3422 Cullen Blvd.

• Directions to Fertitta Center
• Graduates are encouraged to park in Lot 16B.
• Guests should utilize the Stadium Garage located at 3875 Holman Street, Houston, TX 77004 (Holman Street off Scott Street).
• We recommend that guests use Scott Street (instead of Cullen Boulevard) to reach the Stadium Garage.
• Please allow enough time to get to the garage and park.
• University Commencement Parking Map

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• General commencement questions: director@uh.edu
• NSM Commencement questions: agilles@central.uh.edu
• Commencement tickets issues or questions: gradtickets@uh.edu