University at Buffalo (UB)
The State University
of New York
Commencement
View and Manage Commencement Tickets

Mobile Tickets

Commencement tickets are provided electronically as mobile tickets. Mobile tickets will be sent via email through Ticketmaster.

Mobile Tickets

Instructions for managing tickets vary for each ceremony venue. To determine your ceremony venue, please visit the Ceremonies & Celebrations page.

Commencement tickets are provided electronically through Ticketmaster as mobile tickets. Graduates who register for tickets will receive an email from Ticketmaster including instructions on how to accept and transfer mobile tickets. 

Mobile tickets cannot be printed. Please accept the tickets before arriving at the commencement ceremony. Guests are encouraged to save the tickets to a mobile wallet for easy access.

Ticket Office Contacts

Broadview Arena

Phone: 716-645-3946

Email: ub-bullstickets@buffalo.edu

Center for the Arts

Phone: (716) 645-6915

Email: ubcfatickets@buffalo.edu

Accepting Mobile Tickets Through UB Bulls Account Manager

  1. Open the 'Someone Just Sent You Tickets' email from University at Buffalo-Athletics.
  2. Click the 'Accept Tickets' button
  3. Sign into the UB Bulls Account Manager using your Ticketmaster credentials. If you do not have a Ticketmaster account, please refer to the Creating a Ticketmaster Account for Broadview Arena Ceremonies instructions.
  4. After signing in, your tickets will automatically be accepted. 
  5. To save the ticket(s) to a digital wallet, on a mobile device, click the 'Add to Wallet' button on the screen with the ticket barcode.
    • iPhone users: Save to Apple Wallet
    • Android users: Save to Google Pay
  6. If you prefer not to save the tickets to a digital wallet, scroll to 'My SafeTix' and select your ticket. Your ticket will now appear on your screen, ready for scanning.

Creating a Ticketmaster Account for Broadview Arena Ceremonies

  1. Open the email from Ticketmaster on your mobile device.
  2. Click the 'View and Use Mobile Tickets' button.  You will then be prompted to sign in to Ticketmaster.
  3. Enter your email address (use the same email where you received the Ticketmaster email), name, and zip code. 
  4. Create a password, then click 'Next'.
  5. Enter your phone number and click 'Next'.
  6. You will receive a text message with a verification code. Enter the code into the designated area and click 'Next'.
  7. Once verified, you’ll be taken to the Ticketmaster homepage. To access your tickets, click 'My Account' in the top right corner, then select 'My Tickets' from the dropdown menu.
  8. Follow the Accepting Mobile Tickets Through UB Bulls Account Manager instructions beginning at step #5  to manage your tickets after creating your account.

Transferring Tickets for Broadview Arena Ceremonies (Optional)

  1. After signing in to the UB Bulls Account Manager and accepting your tickets, click 'Manage Tickets'.
  2. Click 'View Event Details' to select the tickets
  3. On a computer, click 'Transfer'. On a mobile device, first select  'More' and then click 'Transfer.'
    • Either enter a new recipient to send to or select someone you have previously sent to and click 'Next'
    • Choose the ticket(s) you would like to transfer by checking the box next to each ticket and click 'Continue'
    • Review your selections and click 'Transfer Tickets'
  4. To accept their ticket(s), guests recieving the ticket(s) will need to follow the Accepting Mobile Tickets Through UB Bulls Account Manager instructions.

Accepting Mobile Tickets Through Ticketmaster

  1. Open the email from Ticketmaster on your mobile device.
  2. Click the 'View and Use Mobile Tickets' button
  3. Sign in using your Ticketmaster credentials. If you do not an account, please refer to the Creating a Ticketmaster Account for Center for the Arts Ceremonies instructions.
  4. You will be directed to a page with your mobile tickets. Click the 'Manage Tickets' button.
  5. Click the 'Claim Tickets' button to accept and link your mobile ticket(s) to your account. 
  6. To save the ticket(s) to a digital wallet, click the 'View and Save Tickets' button in the purple 'Get your Tickets Ready' box.
    • iPhone users: Save to Apple Wallet
    • Android users: Save to Google Pay
  7. If you prefer not to save the tickets to a digital wallet, scroll to 'My SafeTix' and select your ticket. Your ticket will now appear on your screen, ready  for scanning. 

Creating a Ticketmaster Account for Center for the Arts Ceremonies

  1. Open the email from Ticketmaster on your mobile device.
  2. Click the 'View and Use Mobile Tickets' button. After clicking,  you will then be prompted to sign in to Ticketmaster.
  3. At the top of the sign in screen, you’ll see an option that says 'New to Ticketmaster? Sign up.' Click 'Sign up'.
  4. Enter your email address (use the same email where you received the Ticketmaster email), name, and zip code. Create a password, then click "Next".
  5. Enter your phone number and click 'Next'.
  6. You will receive a text message with a verification code. Enter the code into the designated area and click 'Next'.
  7. Once verified, you’ll be taken to the Ticketmaster homepage. To access your tickets, click 'My Account' in the top right corner, then select 'My Tickets' from the dropdown menu.
  8. Follow the Accepting Mobile Tickets Through Ticketmaster instructions beginning at step #5  to manage your tickets after creating your account.

Transferring Tickets for Center for the Arts Ceremonies (Optional)

  1. After accepting your tickets, click the 'Transfer' button.
  2. Authenticate your account via text message or email.
  3. Use the checkboxes on the left side to select the ticket(s) you wish to transfer.
  4. Click 'Continue'.
  5. Enter the recipient's name, email address, and an optional note.
  6. Click 'Send'.
  7. To accept their ticket(s), guests recieving the ticket(s) will need to follow the Accepting Mobile Tickets Through Ticketmaster instructions.
Having trouble with your tickets?

Please contact the ticket office for your ceremony venue. To determine your ceremony venue, please visit the Ceremonies & Celebrations page.