Barring extreme weather, the College is committed to holding both ceremonies outdoors where tickets will not be necessary. Should either or both ceremonies be forced indoors, all guests will need to present tickets to be seated. We anticipate each student will receive three tickets for the Arena and four to view the simulcast in the IM Room (for a total of seven tickets). Seating will open at 5:45 p.m. on Friday for Baccalaureate and at 8:45 a.m. on Saturday for Commencement regardless of location. Those without tickets may view the ceremony via livestream in the Ketler Auditorium of the Pew Fine Arts Center. Please note both events will also be livestreamed on our website for grandparents and others who cannot attend. Feel free to share this information with your family so they can begin to prepare. More thorough details will be provided in an email planned for early February of 2026.
Please consult this page for other event details beginning in mid-March.
For your convenience, a complete list of area hotels can be found here. Please do not forget to make your reservation early.
Please contact Mrs. Diana King at studentlife@gcc.edu or by stopping by the Office of Student Life & Learning should you have questions.