Information for Guests

The commencement ceremony will begin at 6:30 p.m with doors opening at 5:00 p.m. Guests are required to enter through the South Entrance.

If you are unable to attend WSU Tech’s commencement ceremony, you may view the livestream on Facebook and YouTube. The ceremony will be recorded and remain available for later viewing.

Seating for guests is general admission and will be on a first-come, first-served basis.

Tickets are not required for graduates or guests, and there is no limit to the number of guests for each graduate.

Accessible seating for guests is available in Sections 106, 108, 110, 120, 121, and 122. Seating will be on a first-come, first-served basis.

Plenty of parking is available free of charge.  Graduates and guests may park in visitor lots. See the Visitor Parking page for details about available lots.

For the safety of everyone attending commencement, all graduates and guests will be screened and pass through metal detectors before entering the arena. 

WSU Tech reserves the right to prohibit any items they deem inappropriate and all items are subject to search.  The following are prohibited items graduates and guests are not allowed to bring into the arena and these are subject to change without notice:

• Drugs and alcohol
• Outside food and drink
• Weapons – firearms, knives, razorblades, pepper spray, tasers, brass knuckles, cat keys, etc.
• Noisemakers – air horns, bells, megaphones, whistles, etc.
• Balloons, poles, banners, large signs, flags, laser pointers, or incendiary devices
• Strollers, car seats
• Flash/professional photography, detachable lenses, monopods, tripods
• Selfie sticks
• Live animals (except guide and service dogs)
• Large/Golf umbrellas (non-retractable)
• Seat Cushions larger than 14” x 14” x 6”
• Computers and tablets larger than 14” x 14” x 6”

Guests attempting to enter with any prohibited item(s) will be asked to dispose of such items prior to entering. Security personnel reserves the right to deny access to any individual who does not comply with such policies.

The Wichita State Athletics clear bag policy will be in place for all attendees.  Please visit their webpage for details on policy, approved bags, and FAQs.