Ceremony information for families and guests

• End of Graduation

  • Once graduation is done, we will have students participate in a recessional that we developed and have come to love a few years back. The recessional moves students to the floor level exit from the building where they can then meet parents and families outside for post-graduation pictures. As the recessional begins, guests are welcome to exit the Cool Insuring Arena to reconnect with their graduates.

  • We recommend that families and guests identify an outdoor meeting location prior to graduation. There are around 200 graduates and likely about 1000 guests and staff who will be exiting the building all at about the same time.

• Parking at the Civic Center/Cool Insuring Arena can be rough. Please plan accordingly. See our parking information below.

• No guests on the arena floor at any time

• At this time, there is no limit on the number of guests.

• For those guests with limited mobility, there is space available around the top of the Cool Insuring Arena and seating is also available for those who can’t navigate ANY stairs.

• For those whose limitations allow for navigating a stair or two, we will ask all guests who have family with full mobility to NOT sit in the top row of seats.

Commencement Speakers