Delta College has reduced the number of commencement tickets per graduate from five to three, citing limited seating and a sharp increase in participation for this year’s ceremony.
In an email sent to graduates at 9:54 pm on April 21, the college said the change was effective immediately and attributed the decision to a “144% increase in graduates planning to participate compared to last year” at Adventist Health Arena, where commencement is scheduled to take place on May 14.
Adventist Health Arena, according to venue specifications, has a seating capacity of roughly 11,800 to 12,000 for large events…