Ticketing Information
Commencement Tickets
Tickets will be required for all commencement ceremonies taking place at the University of Houston. Tickets will be distributed to the graduating students to their UH ticketing account closer to the date of the ceremonies. Each graduate will receive six (6) electronic tickets. Graduates themselves will not require a ticket. Children two (2) years of age and under will not require tickets.
All commencement tickets are complimentary, and any unused tickets should be returned
to the commencement ticket pool. The selling of commencement tickets is not condoned
by the University and could constitute a violation of the Student Code of Conduct.
Failure to comply with this directive will result in a referral to the Dean of Students
Office.
Once your digital graduation tickets are loaded to your online account you will be
able to transfer your tickets to the individuals that you want to attend your commencement
ceremony.
In order to transfer tickets, please use your @cougarnet.uh.edu email address to . You will then have the option to transfer tickets via email or mobile phone number.
Those receiving your tickets will need to create an account in order to receive them.
Creating an Account: If the recipient does not already have a UH Ticketing Account, they will need to create one to receive tickets. If your guest(s) already have an account, the system will recognize their email address at login.
If you have further questions, please contact gradtickets@uh.edu or 832.842.GRAD (4723).
Commencement Guest Ticket Lottery
Need additional commencement tickets for your guests? Enter the Commencement Guest Ticket Lottery for a chance to request additonal tickets. The Fall 2026 Commencement Guest Ticket Lottery will be open Monday, November 2 through Saturday, November 7. You will only be able to enter the lottery during this timeframe.
OPENS - Monday, November 2 at 10:00am
CLOSES - Saturday, November 7 at 11:59pm
Results will be announced via e-mail by end of day Friday, November 13.
Entering the lottery does not guarantee your participation in commencement. Make sure your is submitted and approved. Email inquiries will not be considered for additional tickets.
Additional Ticket Lottery Pick-Up Dates and Times (Houston Athletics Ticket Office)
- Monday, November 23 - Wednesday, November 25 (9:00am - 5:00pm)
- Monday, November 30 - Friday, December 4 (9:00am - 7:00pm)
- Saturday, December 5 (9:00am - 2:00pm)
Last Chance Pick-Up Dates (Houston Athletics Ticket Office)
Any unclaimed commencement tickets that were awarded through the Guest Ticket Lottery will be distributed on a first come, first served basis.
- Friday, December 11 (9:00am - 5:00pm) - or until the tickets run out
- Website will be updated as ceremony-specific tickets run out
Please note, additional tickets through the Last Chance Pick-Up are not guaranteed. Unclaimed, printed tickets will be distributed until they have all been dispersed. This will be the final opportunity to receive additional commencement tickets.
Additional Ticket Lottery Pick-Up and Last Chance Pick-Up will take place at the Houston Athletics Ticket Office located at 3700 Cullen Blvd., Suite E115, Houston, TX 77204.
Have questions about Commencement Ticketing?
Email: gradtickets@uh.edu
Phone: 832-842-GRAD (4723)