Ceremony Ticketing and Seating Capacity

No tickets will be issued for Rice University Commencement Ceremonies. There are no seating capacity limitations and all seating is on a first-come, first-served basis.

Text Updates

A special Commencement communication system has been set-up to provide students, families, faculty and staff with vital emergency updates (including inclement weather updates). To opt into this system, please text 2024RICEGRAD to 888-777. You may opt out at any time by replying STOP. For help, reply HELP. Standard messaging and data rates may apply.