President Donald J. Trump will give a special commencement address to The University of Alabama class of spring 2025 Thursday, May 1, in Coleman Coliseum.
Free tickets are available to all students graduating in spring 2025. Attendance is optional, and previously planned college ceremonies will still be held.
Event Details
This event is open only to ticket holders. Tickets are free and non-transferable.
This is an optional event open to all spring 2025 graduates.
All regular commencement ceremonies will be held as scheduled.
Security
In line with UA Athletics facilities procedures, attendees may only bring bags permitted by the clear bag policy. Metal detectors will be used at entrances.
FAQs
No. The May 1 event featuring an address by President Trump is an optional event for graduates who choose to attend.
No. This May 1 event is a special opportunity for spring 2025 graduates in addition to the official degree conferment exercises previously scheduled for May 2-4.
There are no changes to the visitor policies for the May 2-4 ceremonies. The May 1 special commencement address by President Trump is a closed event for ticketholders only.
No. Tickets are free and available to any spring 2025 graduates who request a ticket by the posted deadline.
Information about tickets will be sent directly to spring 2025 graduates as soon as possible.
No. In line with UA Athletics facilities procedures, attendees may only bring bags permitted by the clear bag policy. Metal detectors will be used at entrances.
Media Visiting Campus
- No filming inside buildings or facilities without Strategic Communications prior approval/accompanying.
- Do not enter classrooms or academic facilities; classes and exams are still in session.
- No filming inside Greek houses and residential buildings due to federal privacy compliance concerns.
- Do not fly drones without prior approval with registration — especially near events.
- Park in designated areas only. Strategic Communications can provide parking instructions.
- Visitors and attendees are subject to all campus policies, including no weapons.
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