General Information
Yale will celebrate the Class of 2026 with an in-person University Commencement ceremony on Monday, May 18 at 10:30 am on Old Campus. Graduates should arrive at the McDougal Center at 8:30 am to join the GSAS procession to Old Campus.

The university's Commencement website will contain a great deal of relevant information including payment of bills, ordering your cap & gown, and travel information for guests. Please check there regularly for questions not addressed below.

Guest Tickets
Graduate students will receive two (2) guest tickets to the Old Campus ceremony. In order to receive tickets for their guests, graduates must register their attendance (using a separate form). An email will be sent to all eligible students at the end of March. Any questions regarding guest tickets to the University Commencement ceremony on Old Campus should be sent to university.events@yale.edu.