Last updated: May 12, 2022 at 11:57 AM
Yes. Please join us virtually via our Brandeis Commencement 22' Livestream
Admission to the main Commencement ceremony will be by ticket only. Each graduate will receive four (4) tickets to the main ceremony. Seniors who need more than four tickets should obtain them from other class members who may not need all of their tickets.
Tickets are also required for diploma ceremonies sponsored by the individual schools and departments. Each graduate will receive four (4) tickets for their diploma ceremony. Seniors who need more than four tickets should obtain them from other class members who may not need all of their tickets.
E-ticket distribution for diploma ceremonies and the main Commencement ceremony will open at 11 a.m. on Friday, April 15, and will close on Friday, May 6, at 11:59 p.m. Graduating students will receive an email on Friday, April 15 with instructions for claiming tickets via Eventbrite. Students can also access a step-by-step guide for claiming e-tickets.
Please note: There is no guarantee that requests for extra tickets will be accommodated as space is limited in each venue.
Graduating students should think critically about your invited guests and claim the amount of tickets needed in a single transaction. If you don't anticipate needing all four tickets, please check with your friends BEFORE claiming tickets. You may claim all four tickets and give the tickets you don't need to friends. Please note that each ticket contains a unique QR code that will be scanned upon entry. We advise that you do not distribute multiple copies of a ticket as only 1 entry will be allowed per QR code.
On Saturday, May 7, 2022, any unclaimed tickets will be returned to the ticket pool and made available on a first-come first-serve basis. Those who have requested extra tickets will have an opportunity to claim up to two (2) more tickets.
In order to get (up to) 2 more tickets:
Brandeis International Business School, GSAS and undergraduate Arts and Sciences diplomas will be available for pick-up at the Shapiro Campus Center, Multipurpose room (2nd floor), on Saturday May 21 from 12 p.m.-3 p.m., and on Sunday, May 22 from 7 a.m. until 6 p.m. Please bring your student ID for pick-up. Students will also receive diploma covers at their individual diploma ceremonies.
Graduate Professional Studies (Rabb School) and Heller School diplomas will be handed out at those specific ceremonies on Sunday, May 22.
Commencement will be held on Sunday, May 22, 2022, in the Gosman Sports and Convocation Center. The ceremony will begin promptly at 10:30 a.m.
For the safety of our community at Commencement, we have instituted a Clear Bag Policy for all ceremonies (main Commencement ceremony and diploma ceremonies). To prepare accordingly, please make note of the following:
Approved bags include:
Bags not permitted include:
Limited on-campus housing is available and is reserved through the Department of Community Living on a first-come, first-served basis. Reservations must be made and paid for in advance. Please note: Guests must supply their own linens, blankets and towels.
Questions about housing should be directed to the Department of Community Living in Usdan G032 or by calling 781-736-5060.
For more celebration event details, please refer to Student Activities , or you may call them directly at 781-736-5065.
Take the MBTA’s Fitchburg/South Acton commuter line to the Brandeis/Roberts stop. The Gosman Sports and Convocation Center is just a short walk up South Street.
Parking for the main Commencement ceremony will be available in four satellite lots around the Brandeis campus. The locations will be identified by Brandeis University Commencement signs and offer shuttle services free of charge. Please refer to Ceremony Parking for more information, including the lot locations.
Special accommodations can be arranged through the e-ticketing system, launching in mid-April.
The schedule of campus dining locations open throughout the weekend, including Commencement day, can be found on the Campus Dining Options page.
Admission to the main Commencement ceremony will be by ticket only. Each graduate will receive four (4) tickets to the main ceremony. Seniors who need more than four tickets should obtain them from other class members who may not need all of their tickets.
Tickets are also required for diploma ceremonies sponsored by the individual schools and departments. Each graduate will receive four (4) tickets for their diploma ceremony.