The following students are eligible to attend the Oakland and Silicon Valley Commencement:
Degree candidates who complete their degree requirements in Oakland or Silicon Valley between Fall 2025 through Summer 2026. All CPS Doctoral candidates who complete their degree requirements in Oakland or Silicon Valley in Spring 2025, Summer 2025, Fall 2025, or Winter 2026.
Tickets
Each graduate can claim up to 2 guest tickets via their Tassel account.
Students will receive instructions to claim tickets in their Northeastern email address in January/February.
To go back to your guest tickets, follow these instructions: ● Log in to northeastern.tassel.com using your Northeastern email address. ● Click “View” under your ceremony. ● You have the option to select your tickets to email directly to your guests or to print your guest tickets.
Ticket FAQ
Can I register to claim extra tickets?
Students interested in requesting additional tickets may do so through this form. Deadline to request is March 20, 2026.
Do children and babies need tickets?
Children 2 years or younger who are able to sit on an adult’s lap for the duration of the ceremony do not need a ticket. Children older than 2 years must have a ticket.
What if I do not claim or use all of my tickets during registration?
After your initial ticket registration, you can log back into the ticketing webpage to access the remainder of your tickets until the day of the ceremony.
Looking for more info on preparing for your graduation ceremony?
Find out everything you need to do (including applying to graduate) in the months, weeks, and days leading up to graduation—and tips for the day itself.
Mills College alumni processing at the Oakland Commencement.Graduate cheering as they cross the stage.Graduate hugging their family.Graduate taking a photo with Paws.Graduates tossing their caps towards the camera.Doctoral graduate receives their hood on stage.Graduates taking a selfie.Mills Legacy graduates take a group photo.Student receiving a folio as they cross they stage.Graduates celebrate with Flutter Fetti.Students waving as they process into the The California Theatre.Graduates tossing their caps.