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 login to your account. 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).

Transfer Tickets

Accepting a Transfer

Commencement Guest Ticket Lottery

Need additional commencement tickets for your guests? Enter the Commencement Guest Ticket Lottery for a chance to request additonal tickets. A link to a Microsoft Form will become available at the beginning of November to enter the lottery. The Fall 2026 Commencement Guest Ticket Lottery will be open Monday, November 2 through Saturday, November 7.

OPENS - Monday, November 2 at 10:00am
CLOSES - Saturday, November 7 at 11:59pm

Results announced on Friday, November 13.

Entering the lottery does not guarantee your participation in commencement. Make sure your graduation application is submitted and approved. Email inquiries will not be considered for additional tickets.

Additional Ticket Lottery Pick-Up Dates and Times

• 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 Date

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.   

Houston Athletics Ticket Office

3700 Cullen Blvd., Suite E115

Houston, TX 77204

Have questions about Commencement Ticketing?

Email: gradtickets@uh.edu
Phone: 832-842-GRAD (4723)

Transferring Tickets-

1. Log on to the UHCougars.com/MyAccount webpage
2. From the My Tickets page, select the game to access your tickets
3. Select Transfer
4. Check the box next to the ticket(s) you'd like to transfer
5. Enter the mobile number or email address of the person you'd like to receive the tickets
6. Review the transfer and select Transfer Tickets at the bottom of the screen