Tickets
- Graduates are required to pre-register for their ceremony between April 8th and 22nd. Walk-ins will not be allowed.
- Ticket registration begins on Wednesday, April 8th and concludes on Wednesday, April 22nd.
- Graduates will be able to register for up to five (5) guest tickets.
- If there are tickets remaining at the end of the initial ticket registration period, there will be a lottery by ceremony on Tuesday, April 28, 2026 .
- Guest tickets are electronic and will be sent via email immediately following ticket registration to the graduate from Boletos Express TC’s ticket partner.
- Guests can print tickets for scanning at the venue, or they can be scanned on a smartphone.
Getting to the United Palace Theater
Mass Transit
Public Transportation (Recommended)
A Train to 175th Street & Fort Washington Avenue, and walk 1 block east to Broadway
C Train to 168th Street & Broadway, and walk to 175th Street
1 Train to 181st Street & St. Nicholas Avenue, and walk 2 blocks west and 5 blocks south to 175th Street & Broadway, or exit train at 168th Street and walk to 175th Street
Metro North Hudson River Line
To Marble Hill, quick transfer to the Subway 1 Train at 225th Street to 181st or 168th Streets
Manhattan Buses: M5 | M100 | M7 | M4 |M3
Bronx Buses: BX3 | BX7 | BX11 | BX13 | BX35 | BX36
New Jersey Buses: The George Washington Bridge Bus Station (3 blocks from United Palace) also has buses to and from New Jersey.
Parking (Not Recommended)
4162 Broadway & West 177th Street – ParkNSave
4172 Broadway & West 177th Street – ParkNSave
4070 Broadway Between 171st Street & 172nd Street – ParkNSave
554 W 174th Street Garage – Parking in New York
100 Haven Avenue (Entrance on Haven Avenue by 170th Street)
200 Haven Avenue – Haven Parking
284-286 Audubon Avenue – Parking lots
506 181st Street
TC Pop Up Shop
Located on the Mezzanine Level the Pop Up Shop has TC memorabilia available for purchase at the end of each ceremony.
Flowers
Guests may purchase flowers, commemorative T-shirts, and other small gifts on-site from our floral provider Commencement Flowers located outside of the United Palace Theater.
Restaurants
Restaurants Near United Palace Theater
Restaurants Near Teachers College
Here you will find a comprehensive list of our most suggested restaurants suited for all tastes and dietary restrictions. The Office of College Events built this list in accordance to popular recommendations of both Columbia University staff and students.
Hotels
Teachers College has partnered with Functions NY to assist with hotels and travel accommodations for guests.
Functions Inc.
380 Lexington Avenue
4th Floor
New York, NY 10168
212-663-4718
info@functionsny.com
*Be sure to mention you're referred by Teachers College to receive appropriate discounts that may be applicable.