Guests

Hotels

For information on local hotels and discounts for Commencement: View Hotel Map

What items are guests NOT allowed to bring?

Only clear bags will be permitted with a maximum size of 12"x12"x6" — the size of a one-gallon freezer bag.

Bags, backpacks, large purses, etc., are no longer permitted with the exception of bags carried for medical reasons or manufactured diaper bags that accompany infants and young children.

The Bren Events Center is committed to providing a safe and secure environment for all patrons. Safety protocol will include a walk-through metal detector screening along with the standard bag check policy for all attendees prior to entering the facility. Guests should plan their arrival accordingly to allow ample time for the screening process.

Items Not Permitted include:

  • Alcohol
  • Animals, with the exception of trained disability service animals
  • Artificial noisemakers
  • Bottles, Cans or Coolers
  • Flash Photography
  • Glass
  • Outside food or beverage
  • Professional Cameras
  • Sealed or wrapped packages of any kind
  • Selfie Sticks, monopods, tripods or telescopic devices
  • Signs larger than 20" x 24"
  • Video recording devices
  • Weapons
For security purposes, all bags are subject to search prior to entry for any event. Full code of fan conduct »

Tickets

Tickets are required for all guests at all ceremonies. Children who are under the age of 2 and can remain on an adult's lap for the duration of the ceremony do not need a ticket. If a child or baby occupies a seat of their own, they will need a ticket. All guests over the age of 2 will need their own ticket.

All Commencement ceremonies have assigned seating. Section, row and seat location is specified on each individual ticket.

Tickets are limited and must have been reserved in advance by the graduate. Guests must obtain tickets from their graduate PRIOR to the graduate’s ceremony line- up time. Tickets are not available at the door, nor will any be held for guest pick-up. Your graduate will need to print copies of reserved tickets to distribute to their guests.

Directions & Parking

All ceremonies take place at the Bren Events Center on the main UCI campus. Please see the Directions & Parking page for more information.

Gifts for Grads

Pre-order Commencement flowers and lei gifts Commencement Flowers will have booths where you can purchase flower and lei gifts for your graduate before each celebration at the Bren Events Center.See the full selection of flower gifts for your graduate and more information about their products and flowers on their website.Pre-ordersOrder ahead. To pick up your order, give your name at one of Commencement Flowers booths in front of the Bren Events Center. Find more options on the Gifts page »