Ticketing Information

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The ASE Commencement Ceremony will be a ticketed event.

  • Tickets are provided once a student registers to attend commencement.
  • Tickets are accessed through Gopher Athletics Ticketing via the Gopher Sports App to graduating students who can then transfer them to family and friends.
  • Eight tickets per registered graduate will be assigned.
  • All guests attending the ceremony must have a ticket.
  • Guest tickets are general admission, free of charge, and not assigned to specific seats.

 

Why is the ceremony ticketed?

3M Arena at Mariucci has limited seating capacity for the expected number of graduates. Ticketing allows us to:

  • Ensure compliance with venue capacity
  • Provide a safe and organized guest experience
  • Manage entry efficiently

If you have questions about the ceremony, contact [email protected]. 

For technical ticketing support, contact the Gopher Ticket Office at [email protected] or 1-800-U-GOPHER.

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What should I know about ticketing?

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What should I know about ticketing?

How do I access my tickets?

Tickets may be managed through the following options:

Option 1: Gopher Sports app (recommended)
Download the Gopher Sports app from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store.

  • Tap Tickets and select Manage Tickets
  • Log in with your email and password
  • Download tickets to your mobile wallet

 

Option 2: Mobile web browser
Visit the Gopher Sports My Account page to manage or transfer tickets.

Note: Tickets cannot be downloaded via desktop. You must use a mobile device to download tickets for entry.

Can tickets be canceled or re-transferred?

Graduates may:

  • Cancel pending transfers if the guest has not yet accepted
  • Transfer tickets to another graduate who needs additional tickets
  • Return tickets to [email protected] for redistribution to other students

Partial cancellations are not permitted—transfers must be fully accepted or fully canceled.

How can guests access and use their tickets?

How do I claim my guest tickets?

Tickets will be distributed through the Gopher Sports app, the University of Minnesota’s official mobile ticketing platform.

Detailed instructions for claiming tickets, including timelines, will be emailed to registered graduates.

Only the graduating student may claim guest tickets.

How do I transfer tickets to my guests?

Guest tickets are mobile and transferable via text or email.

Once tickets are claimed, graduates may:

  • Transfer tickets directly to guests through the Gopher Sports app
  • Send tickets to guests who are arriving separately
  • Keep all tickets on one device if the entire group is arriving together

Recipients will receive a text message or email with instructions to accept the ticket transfer. They will need to create or log in to a Gopher Sports account to accept the ticket.

Transfers must be accepted within one week.

How do guests use their mobile tickets for entry?

Guests must:

  • Download their ticket to their mobile device (Apple Wallet or Google Wallet recommended).
  • Present the QR code on their device at arena entry for scanning.

Important:

  • Do not screenshot tickets.
  • Printed copies or screenshots may not scan and could result in denied entry.
  • Tickets should be downloaded before arrival to avoid connectivity issues.

Accepting a Ticket Transfer via Text or Email

1. To accept a ticket transfer that has been texted or emailed to you, please open the link in your text message or email.
2. Click “Accept Transfer”.
3. Log into your gophersports.com account with your email and password. If you do not have an account with us, please create one at this time. If you have an account with us but do not know the password, select “Forgot Password” and enter your email address. A link will be sent to your email to reset your password.
4. Click on the ticket to open up the QR Code and then click “Add” to download the ticket to your mobile device. For further instructions, see drop downs above on account help and ticket management.
 

What if a guest does not have a smartphone?

If a guest does not have a smartphone:

  • They may enter with someone who has the tickets downloaded on their device if arriving together.
  • If this is not possible, contact the Gopher Ticket Office in advance for assistance.

 

Gopher Ticket Sales and Service Office
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 1-800-U-GOPHER
Hours: Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. CST

Setting Up Your Account

Note: This is for returning customers who have never signed into their Gopher Athletics Ticketing Account online.

1. Go to gophersports.com/MyAccount on your preferred device.

2. Enter your email address. If your account is not linked, select the option to Sign In With a Code.

3. Enter the one-time verification code sent to your email address.

4.If you have multiple accounts, select the account you would like to link. Select the most relevant account - this should typically be the one that has tickets (if you have any), or any special type of account such as student or faculty/staff.

5. Enter a new password that you would like to use to log in going forward.