Entering Acrisure Stadium
All entrances to Acrisure Stadium will open at 2 p.m. and are fully accessible. Please refer to the information below for specific guest and graduate entry points.
- Graduate Entrance
Doors open at 2 p.m.; Graduates are to enter through Gate 6 ONLY.
- Graduates must arrive fully dressed in regalia with your Name Announcement Card printed and in hand. This is your ticket to enter the venue.
- If you do not have your Name Announcement Card, you will not be allowed to enter. A digital version of your Name Announcement Card on any device will not be accepted.
Graduates must arrive no later than 3 p.m. and be seated within their school by 3:15 p.m. Graduates who are not in their seats by the start of the procession may be held and seated after the formal procession.
- Guest Entrances
Doors open at 2 p.m. Guests may enter through Gates A and C.
Be sure to review security and bag policies below.
Guest Seating
Digital tickets claimed by your graduate are for general admission entrance, and guest seating is on a first-come, first-served basis.
For those needing special assistance, there is ample seating along the back of each section throughout the lower bowls of the Acrisure Stadium. Ushers will be in place to help guests locate these areas. Family seating is almost always found directly with these seating sections, so families should be able to sit with each other.
Commencement Safety
For the safety and enjoyment of all attendees, please review the list of items not permitted at the University of Pittsburgh’s University-wide Undergraduate Commencement Ceremony.
We are excited to celebrate the achievements of our graduates. Thank you for helping us ensure a safe and stellar commencement experience for everyone.
Acrisure Stadium Clear Bag Policy
Please review the Clear Policy that will be in effect on May 3. Below are helpful takeaways:
- Security Screening
Guests may walk through new state-of-the-art screening machines at certain gates that do not require the removal of personal items (e.g., keys, cell phones, coats or bags). Simply walk through the system unimpeded.
- Guests are WELCOME to carry-in the following items:
- Clear plastic, vinyl or PVC bags smaller than 12” x 6” x 12”
- Non-clear, small purses/handbags (clutch-type bags) that are 4.5” x 6.5” or less in size
- Food of any kind that is contained in clear plastic bag
- Factory-sealed, plastic bottles of water or soft drinks 24 oz. or less in size
- Still photography cameras with a lens that is 6” or less in length not contained in a case
- Hand carried jackets, blankets, or other items, which will be searched
- Portable phone chargers and clothing with heating devices that include lithium-ion battery packs with a maximum size of 3” x 6”x 1", such as heated socks, coats, vests or blankets.
- Guests are NOT PERMITTED to carry-in the following items:
- Any type of non-clear bag exceeding 4.5” x 6.5” in size, including purses, handbags, camera or binocular cases, backpacks, fanny packs, diaper bags, briefcases, luggage and computer bags.
- Apparel or signage displaying profane or abusive language
- Alcoholic beverages
- Balls of any kind, including full-size footballs
- Banners/signs that contain commercial messages, logos, political endorsements
- Banners/signs on poles
- Battery packs filled with loose (AA, C or D) cell batteries.
- Cans, coolers of any type, glass bottles or thermoses
- Laser pointers
- Noisemakers
- Selfie Sticks
- Single purpose video cameras or still-photography cameras with a lens longer than 6”
- Strollers or seat cushions
- Weapons/any item that may be deemed to be a projectile
- Any other item deemed dangerous or inappropriate
Any item not permitted must be disposed of by a guest or returned to vehicles as Acrisure Stadium is NOT responsible for items left at the gates. An exception will be made for medically necessary items after proper inspection.
