Convocation Guest Tickets
134th Opening Convocation Ceremony
Tuesday, September 17, 2024
5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. PDT | Frost Amphitheater
We invite all families to share this experience with your new undergraduate student by watching the Convocation Ceremony with us via livestream at orientation.stanford.edu.
Please note that this event is part of New Student Orientation (NSO) and is only open to new undergraduate students (first-year and transfers) and their families and guests. It is not part of New Graduate Student Orientation (NGSO).
Guest Tickets Required - Order by September 3
For families accompanying their new student to Stanford, we invite you to attend the Convocation Ceremony. Tickets are limited to four guests per new student. Tickets are required for all guests 3 years and older, and must be reserved in advance. The deadline to order tickets is Tuesday, September 3. Tickets are free; there is no cost to attend. Guests may order their tickets separately and do not need to complete the order form together. Tickets are non-transferrable and cannot be given to other students for additional family members. Please do not order a ticket for your new Stanford student, as they will receive their student Convocation ticket with their NSO materials when they move in. If you have questions or concerns, please contact approaching@stanford.edu.
Order Convocation Tickets by Tuesday, September 3
Disclaimer: This event and event policies are subject to change in order to comply with university policies and county and state public health guidelines. We will notify ticket holders by email if things change due to the pandemic, as we may receive further guidance from state, county, and university officials. Thank you for your understanding.
Your Stanford Live Ticket Order
Please note that the order is not complete until you reach the last page of the order form, scroll to the bottom of the page, check the “Terms & Conditions” box, and click the "Buy Now" option. Once your ticket order is complete, you will receive two emails from bingboxoffice@stanford.edu.
The first email, "Thank You for Your Order with Stanford Live" is informational only and does NOT contain your tickets to the event. This email is your order receipt and includes important information about the event. Please review this information carefully, and note Frost Amphitheater's Clear Bag Policy.
The second email, "Your Stanford Live Ticket Order", will contain your tickets to the event, which you will need for entry. All tickets will be sent to the primary email address of the person ordering tickets. Each guest (3 years and older) needs a ticket for entry. Please arrive with all guests in your party and enter together. Adults will be asked to show a physical photo ID that matches the name on their ticket.
If you do not receive both confirmations, please contact bingboxoffice@stanford.edu to inquire about the status of your registration.
Day of Event
Gates will open at 3:30 p.m. Seating is first-come, first-served. The weather may be hot and sunny. We recommend that you dress casually and bring a hat. Please plan to arrive with ample time prior to the start of the event to allow for ticket check-ins, security checks, and finding a seat.
Parking
Free parking on this first day of NSO day is provided for families and guests in the Galvez Parking Lot, located near Frost Amphitheater. Please remember to lock your vehicle and do not leave valuables inside. Parking attendants will not be monitoring parking areas closely.
Entrance
Galvez Gate Entrance - Ticketed Guests Only: Doors will open at 3:30 p.m. All guests should enter at the Galvez Gate. Each guest is required to show a ticket for entry. All tickets will be sent to the primary email address of the person ordering tickets. Each guest (3 years and older) needs a ticket for entry. Please arrive with all guests in your party and enter together. Adults will be asked to show a physical photo ID that matches the name on their ticket.
NOTE: The Galvez Gate is not on an accessible route for those using wheelchairs/mobility devices and/or have limited mobility. The accessible entrance (step-free route to seating area) to Frost is via the Lasuen Gate near the corner of Lasuen Street and Roth Way.
New students will enter at a separate entrance from guests, the Lasuen Gate, and wear their NSO Nametags, which will serve as their ticket to the event.
Clear Bag Policy
Frost Amphitheater has a clear bag policy that will be enforced. Only small clutch bags (no larger than 5”x8”), non-clear diaper bags, and clear bags that do not exceed 12"W x 12"H x 6"D will be allowed inside the venue (one bag per person). Please visit Frost’s What to Bring page for a full list of prohibited items. Do not bring large bags, backpacks, or suitcases, as there will not be a bag check.
Seating
Seating is first-come, first-served inside Frost Amphitheater. Students will be seated in the lower bowl. Guests will be seated in the upper bowl. There will be ample standing room in the back for guests that prefer to stand. The weather may be hot and sunny. We recommend that you dress casually and bring a hat.
Disability Access/Accommodations
Live captioning and assistive listening devices will be provided. If you or anyone in your party requires wheelchair seating, limited mobility seating and/or other disability-related accommodations (sign-language interpreter, large-print/Braille materials, etc.) please indicate your needs on the ticket order form. The Diversity & Access Office (disability.access@stanford.edu, 650.725.0326) will follow up with you directly.
The closest disability parking to Frost is located on Roth Way, between Palm Drive and Lasuen Street. The accessible entrance (step-free route to seating area) to Frost is via the Lasuen Gate near the corner of Lasuen Street and Roth Way. Wheelchair seating and a limited mobility seating area is available and ushers will be available to assist as needed once inside the Lasuen Gate. NOTE: The Galvez Gate is not on an accessible route for those using wheelchairs/mobility devices and/or have limited mobility.
You may also find this link helpful as it provides similar information and includes a link to a map of the surrounding area.
Questions
If you have questions about NSO or Convocation, please contact Approaching Stanford, approaching@stanford.edu. A detailed schedule for NSO events on Tuesday, September 17, will be posted on/around September 1.
If you have questions about your ticket order, please contact bingboxoffice@stanford.edu.