If you plan to attend the All-University Commencement, tickets are required. Order tickets through TorchTone from Monday, March 16, through Saturday, April 25, by calling 212-995-4747. The automated ordering system will allow you to order your tickets from Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-midnight, and Saturday, noon-6:00 p.m.
Degree Candidate Tickets Candidates will require a candidate ticket to enter Yankee Stadium. Because there are no rehearsals, all your instructions including entrance gate, arrival time, information regarding the ceremony and the return of academic attire are on your ticket envelope. Please carefully read this information. Candidates must retain their ticket and envelope.
Guest Tickets Degree candidates may request a maximum of six guest tickets for admission into Yankee Stadium. The guest ticket envelope will include important information including entrance gates, arrival time, maps and directions. Guests should carefully read and retain this information as well as their guest tickets. Guest seating will be general admission.
- THE FOLLOWING ITEMS WILL NOT BE PERMITTED INTO THE STADIUM: LAPTOP COMPUTERS, BACKPACKS, BRIEFCASES, ATTACHE CASES, COOLERS, GLASS OR PLASTIC BOTTLES, CANS, LARGE PURSES, BAGS, VIDEO CAMERAS AND SUCH OTHER ITEMS WHICH MAY CAUSE THE RISK OF INJURY.
- THERE IS NO CLAIM CHECK OR STORAGE FACILITY AT THE STADIUM FOR ITEMS WHICH ARE DENIED ENTRY.
- DIAPER BAGS, SMALL CHILDREN'S BACKPACKS, SMALL WOMEN'S PURSES AND BACKPACK PURSES MAY BE PERMITTED IN THE STADIUM, BUT ONLY AFTER THEY HAVE BEEN SCREENED AND DETERMINED THAT THEY DO NOT CONTAIN ANY ITEMS WHICH MAY CAUSE THE RISK OF INJURY.
- NO RE-ENTRY WILL BE PERMITTED.
- NO ALCOHOL WILL BE SOLD IN THE STADIUM FOR THIS EVENT. SMOKING IS PROHIBITED IN THE STADIUM.
Ticket Distribution Both candidate and guest tickets must be picked up in person by the candidate at the Coles Sports and Recreation Center, 181 Mercer Street, during the following dates and times:
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 Date | |
Time |
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| Tues - Wed, May 5 - May 6 | | 11:00 am - 6:00 pm | | |
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Thurs, May 7 | | 11:00 am - 7:00 pm | | |
| Fri, May 8 | | 11:00
am - 5:00 pm | | |
| Mon - Tues, May 11 - 12 | | 10:00 am - 4:00 pm | |
You must show valid photo I.D. to claim your tickets. Please note that tickets are not transferable.
Third Party Ticket Pick-Up
If the degree candidate lives out of state or cannot pick up
tickets at the times allotted, a third party may pick up the tickets
providing the following documentation is presented:
| > | Photocopy of the
student's ID card | | > | Photo ID of self | | > | Signed letter from the degree candidate
authorizing pick-up | | |
International
Visa Requests
International guests who plan to attend the Commencement ceremony may need to apply for a U.S. Visitor Visa (B-2).
Click here to read more.
Candidates and Guests with Disabilities
The new Yankee Stadium will be fully compliant with and meet all of the Americans With Disabilities Act ("ADA") Standards for Accessible Design, as well as the New York city and state standards and requirements.
Print this "PROVISIONS FOR CANDIDATES AND GUESTS WITH DISABILITIES" (PDF) brochure for details.
Download the "Request for Ticketed Seating for Candidates and Guests with Disabilities" (PDF) form. To request these tickets, this form must be submitted in the Office of University Events no later than Saturday, April 25, 2009.
YOU MUST STILL ORDER TICKETS VIA TORCHTONE AT 212-995-4747.
Further information will be posted here as it becomes available.
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