Tickets

Guest Tickets

Guest admission at Viejas Arena will be available through mobile ticketing. Candidates who graduated in fall 2024 or applied for spring/summer 2025 graduation by the February 3, 2025 filing deadline may claim guest admission tickets. Graduates will claim their initial allotment of guest tickets online, free of charge. SDSU does not authorize the sale of complimentary tickets. 

All guests aged 1 and older must have tickets to attend commencement. Babies under 12 months may attend without a ticket but must sit on an adult's lap. Strollers are not permitted in the arena during commencement. Baby car seats are allowed but must be placed in a ticketed seat. Graduates and guests are encouraged to read through the Viejas Arena A-Z Guide for venue-related questions. 

Most ceremonies will feature RESERVED SEATING, with guests assigned specific seats. Other ceremonies will offer GENERAL ADMISSION SEATING, allowing guests to choose any available seat.

Guest ticket allotment numbers (allotments will vary by college) and whether the ceremony is reserved or general admission seating will be updated on this page in late February.

The guest ticket allotment for each ceremony is based on the number of graduates in each college, the total seating capacity in Viejas Arena and standard State Fire Marshal safety guidelines.

Viejas Arena Seating

Viejas Arena is a top-loading venue. There is no bottom- or mid-level guest entry into the arena. When guests enter the arena, they will be at the TOP of every section. Stairs with handrails are available in each section that guests can use to access their seats. There are three types of guest seating in Viejas Arena:

Seats with Back Supports and Armrests (Rows 6-29)
  • Available in every section of the arena
  • Comfortable seating with back supports and armrests
  • Width of each seat may vary from 18-20 inches wide
Bleacher-Style Bench Seats (Rows 30-35)
  • Available in every section of the arena
  • No back supports or armrests
  • Width of each “seat” may vary from 18-20 inches wide
ADA Mobility and Wheelchair-Accessible Seats (Row 36)
  • Available at the TOP of every section of the arena
  • Stairs are NOT NEEDED to access this row
  • Designed for guests who use mobility devices (wheelchairs, scooters, crutches, etc.)
  • Ideal for guests who cannot walk up and down a lot of stairs
  • One companion can sit with the guest who needs access to an accessible seat

Graduates and guests can contact the Viejas Arena Ticket Office at [email protected] with additional questions regarding commencement guest tickets. 
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