2026 Commencement Ceremony
The RSVP for Commencement is now closed. Due to venue capacity and record high participation this year, we are unable to offer additional guest tickets. We are working diligently to see what accommodations can be made to allow for more graduates to participate in the ceremony.
While we want every graduate to be able to celebrate their accomplishments with their family and friends at Commencement, unfortunately there is limited space available in the venue.
If you received tickets for Commencement, and no longer need the number of tickets you requested, please transfer any extra tickets in the AXS Tickets app to graduation@miracosta.edu.
Additionally, graduates may transfer their tickets to other graduates via the 鈥淭ransfer鈥� method within the .
If your plans have changed and you are no longer able to participate in Commencement, please notify us immediately via email graduation@miracosta.edu.
Guest Tickets Required
This year marks the first time we will be using tickets for the commencement ceremony. Ticketing helps us plan for seating and ensure a smooth and safe experience for all graduates and their guests.
- Participating graduates will receive an invitation to RSVP for the ceremony.
- Each participating graduate will be issued up to eight (8) guest tickets.*
- Tickets are free, and required for all guests age 3 and older.
- Graduates are responsible for distributing their guest tickets.
- Graduates may transfer tickets to other graduates.
- Instructions for ticket distribution will be included in a follow-up email from Frontwave Arena. More details provided upon RSVP.
Graduates are encouraged to share the live stream link with family and friends who may not receive a ticket or are unable to attend in person, so they can still celebrate the occasion.
Livestream
Livestream will be available for the ceremony. We encourage any guests who are unable to attend to join us by watching the ceremony online. The livestream link will be available the week of the ceremony.
Pre-Order Flowers
Floral bouquets and leis are available for . Online pre-order service is strongly encouraged. All online orders will be available for pickup on site the day of Commencement. Flowers and other commemorative items will also be available for purchase on the day of Commencement outside of the venue.
Media Recording Notice
As a public event, photos and videos will be taken during Commencement.
A professional photographer will take pictures of every graduate as degrees are conferred. Information about ordering photographs will be given at GradFest, and to access graduate photos please visit the .
