Commencement Exercises Info for TMU Faculty & Staff

Ticketing/Parking Passes

Faculty participating in the Commencement ceremony do not need to purchase a ticket or parking pass. 

Non-participating faculty (for instance, adjuncts, online, and retired faculty) and faculty spouses will be able to purchase tickets and parking passes on April 15, 2026. Regular TMU-issued parking permits will not be valid on Commencement Day.  

Important Dates

Faculty: 

• December 19, 2025: Grad Contracts (Must be completed by December 19, 2025 for students to avoid late fees) 

• April 15, 2026: Tickets and parking will be available for Non-Participating Faculty or Faculty Spouses. 

• • This applies to adjuncts, online, retired faculty and faculty spouses. 

• • Please look out for information from our April faculty meeting, TMU Announcements or the Commencement Website for the link.   

• Department Honors Chapel: April 24th, 2026 (for traditional students only). 

• Commencement Day Events: Schedule to be emailed. 

F.A.Q.

If I am participating in the Commencement ceremony, do I need to get a ticket/parking pass? 

No, you do not need a ticket or parking pass. More information will be provided in our April faculty meeting. 

If I’m an adjunct or retired faculty member, how do I get a ticket/parking pass?  

The ticketing site for tickets and parking passes will be available for you on April 15. Please look out for an email from TMU Announcements or check the Commencement website for the link. 

How does my spouse or guest get a ticket/parking pass? 

Regular TMU-issued parking permits will not be valid on Commencement Day. Tickets and parking passes will be available through the ticketing site on April 15. Please look out for an email from TMU Announcements or check the Commencement website for the ticketing link. 

Where do I park? 

Information regarding faculty parking on Commencement day will be provided at our April faculty meeting.