Graduation Information

Commencement Ceremonies will be from May 28 to June 4.

• Rain or shine event. No Refunds.

• We are excited to hold high school graduations for the Class of 2025 at the Burger Arena and Burger Stadium.

Guest Arrival - Please allow ample transportation, traffic, and parking time.

• The ceremony will begin promptly at the scheduled time. 

• Free shuttle buses will run from each campus two hours before and two hours after the ceremony concludes. 

• Doors will open to guests one hour before the graduation event.

Exiting After the Event

• Guests are asked to remain seated until all graduates have exited via the recessional. 

• You can meet your graduate near the baseball field after you exit the arena or stadium. 

Guest Parking Options

• Burger 

  • $10 Pre-Paid Parking Fee

  • $15 Day of Event Parking Fee (Cash or Card)

Rideshare Drop-Off/Pick-Up Locations - Please use the following address when using Rideshare options. 

• Jones Rd.: 3000 Jones Rd., Austin, TX 78745

Graduate and Family Shuttle 

• Runs 2 hours before and after graduation 

  • 1:00 PM before graduation - in front of the school

  • 5:00 PM after graduation - in front of the school 

Visitors are required to use clear bags at any Austin ISD facility. All guests may be subject to a visual inspection and/or a bag inspection conducted by an AISD staff member. 

Approved bags must be clear and not exceed 12 in. (by 6 in. by 12 in.) or be a clear one-gallon resealable plastic freezer storage bag—One per person. Bags must be clear plastic, vinyl, or PVC and have a maximum of one logo imprint not exceeding 4.5 in. tall x 3.4 in. wide. The only non-clear bags permitted are small clutch bags (with or without a strap) that are the size of a hand. Exceptions will be made for medically necessary items after proper inspection at designated areas. 

Please note that failure to comply with guidelines may result in ejection from the venue.

• Food and drinks, with the exception of sealed, disposable water bottles

• No Balloons

• Smoking/Vaping

• Alcohol may not be served or consumed on any Austin ISD property

• Laser pointers

• Noisemakers or air horns

• Use of drones

• Pets or animals (service animals are permitted for disabled guests)

• Balloons, confetti, powder, large posters, and streamers

• Glitter (thrown, displayed, and/or worn)

• Firearms or explosives, weapons of any kind, are not allowed on any Austin ISD property

• Any item deemed inappropriate for the event by Austin ISD staff

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact a GPA Staff member for more information. 

• There will be a QR code digital program at graduation

• 3 formal printed programs for each senior will be available on campus when picking up their diploma

• Pay for Parking BEFORE Graduation Day! 

• Closed Captioning and Spanish translation of the ceremony will be available via a QR code. 

• ASL interpreters will be at each graduation - look for a reserved seating area

• Water will be available for seniors, staff, and guests.

• Clear bag policy will be enforced.

• No Balloons - parking lot staff will remind guests as they exit their vehicles.

• Fresh flowers, t-shirts, and teddy bears for sale at entrances 1 & 3.