Graduation

Tuesday, May 27, 2025

2:00 pm

Preparation for Graduation 2025

University of North Texas Coliseum in Denton

601 N. Texas Blvd. Denton, TX 76201

Tuesday, May 26, 2025 at 2:00pm

Reminders for Seniors:

• Seniors report to UNT no later than 12:30pm

  • Students who arrive late may be denied participation in graduation.

• Do not bring cell phones, cameras, purses, or anything other than car keys. If you can leave keys with family, that would be best.

• You will have to go through a metal detector and be wanded.

• You will be given a name card when you go inside. You will need to fill out the back of the card. This is the card you will hand the announcer. Please do not lose this!

• Your tassel must be the basic red/white one provided in the Jostens basic package, no decorative, bling numbers, or different colored tassels. If you need a replacement tassel, you can purchase one for $10 cash from Jostens.

• No decorations of any kind on your cap or gown.

• You must wear your red gown, your white stole (comes with 2025 grad package), your red cap, and your red and white tassel.

  • Additional stoles allowed are CMP Academy, STEM Academy, and US Military stoles issued to you at Legacy Awards. These stoles are worn under your standard white stole.

  • Honor cords are worn under your white stole.

  • Only Northwest ISD-approved regalia may be worn.

• Arrange in advance to meet your family and friends at a designated gate after the ceremony. You will not have your phone to contact family .

Dress Code:

• Button-down collared shirt, tie

• Dress pants

• Dress, skirt/blouse

• Dress shoes or dress sandals

• If you choose heels, make sure they are comfortable heels

• No tennis shoes, crocs, flip flops

Important: UNT observes a Clear-bag Policy at the Coliseum.

Prohibited items for Spectators and Graduates:

• Outside food and beverage

• Large bags or backpacks

• Balloons/beach balls or any type of toys

• Laser pointers

• Confetti cannons

• Artificial noisemakers such as air horns, whistles, etc.

• Silly string

• Bubbles

• Glitter

• Frisbees

• Signs or banners

• Tripods or selfie sticks

UNT is a smoke-free campus

Doors will open at 1:00pm for spectators. All seating is general admission. You are not allowed to save seats.

Flash Photography will be taking the still pictures of your student on stage after they receive their diploma. You will receive a proof in the mail that will be available for purchase through Flash Photography. Their phone number is 817-924-2626 if you need to get in contact with them. The school will not have any of the proofs.

Participation in the NHS Commencement is a privilege, and not a right. Dignified behavior during the ceremony is both important and required. All graduates deserve to celebrate their graduation with pride and dignity.

Students and spectators who choose to deprive their class of this formal ceremony will be removed from the ceremony, no questions asked. Please encourage your family and friends to be respectful as well. You only graduate from high school once, so let’s make it a special time for everyone. Save the party-like behaviors for another time. This is a formal ceremony.

There is no limit to the number of people you can bring, and you do not need a ticket. Everyone will be required to go through the metal detectors prior to entering the building. Graduates may not carry any items with them.

Graduates should make arrangements to meet their family/friends after the ceremony is over at the gate indicated according to the first letter of their last name. Graduates will not have their phones to communicate.

A-D: Gate A

E-L: Gate D

M-R: Gate B

S-Z: Gate G

Concessions and flowers will be available for purchase.

Let’s celebrate our Class of 2025!

Location: UNT Coliseum

UNT Coliseum Clear Bag Policy