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Commencement Tickets

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HOW TO CLAIM TICKETS:

Tickets are required for guests attending Commencement. Eligible graduates will receive an allotment of 8 tickets. If additional tickets are available, a second round of reservations will be made available two weeks prior to Commencement. Tickets are on a first come first serve basis. Graduates may reserve tickets using their Sam ID. Graduates do not need to claim a ticket for their ceremony.   

Please monitor your SHSU email for all updates. All tickets will be electronic. No print option will be available.  

Steps to claim tickets:

  1. Visit GoBearkats.com and under the Buy Tickets tab, select Commencement Tickets. 
  2. Select Register Your Student Account and enter Sam ID (example 000123456).  
  3. Update your account using ONLY your SHSU email information. 
  4. Create a password. Your account is now active. 
  5. Log in to your account. 
  6. Select Find Tickets next to your graduating semester. 
  7. Select the number of seats 
  8. Select Continue. 
  9. Select your delivery method. 
  10. Select Add Package. 
  11. Your account information will be displayed. Ensure your email address is correct. 
  12. Select Place Your Order. 
  13. You will receive a confirmation email with your ticket information. 

Please review this information before transferring or adding your tickets to your phone's wallet.  

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1903 University Avenue 
Estill Building, Room 331 
Huntsville, TX 77340​

Office Hours: ​​M-F, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.​ 

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Email: graduationtickets@shsu.edu

​​Phone: 936.294.1040

Fax: 936.294.1737​ 

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Sam Houston State University
Office of the Registrar
Box 2029
Huntsville, TX 77341-2029

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