Graduation Information
Graduation
Summer Graduation 2024
- August 27, 2024
- 6:30PM (Doors will open at 5:00PM)
- University High School Performing Arts Center
Graduates should arrive at least 60 minutes before the ceremony.
Waco High School Graduation 2025
- May 22, 2025
- 7:30PM (Doors will open at 6:00PM)
- Waco ISD Stadium
University High School Graduation 2025
- May 23, 2025
- 8:00PM (Doors will open at 7:30PM)
- Waco ISD Stadium
Arrival
- Graduates should arrive at the stadium at least one hour before the start of the ceremony, and will be allowed in 90 minutes before the start of the ceremony.
- Guests will be allowed to enter 90 minutes before the start of the ceremony.
- Graduates will be fully dressed in their caps, gowns, and regalia before taking their seats.
- Seating for families is first-come, first-served.
During the Ceremony
Graduation is to be a respectful event. Please be respectful of all graduates and their families as their names are called. Please do not bring noisemakers to the event.
Graduate Dress Code
- Graduates should be in their caps and gowns with any regalia prior to entering the stadium.
- Graduates must dress according to the Waco ISD dress code standard.
- Graduates may not decorate their caps.
- No shorts or jeans,
- No spike heels, flip-flops, or shower shoes are permitted.
- No bags or purses on the field
Food and Drinks
Bottled water only. No other outside food or drink will be allowed in the stadium. No concessions will be sold at graduation.
Bag/Purse Policy
To ensure guest safety and a quicker entry to the ceremony, Waco ISD has implemented a clear bag standard.
Types of allowed bags
- Clear tote - not to exceed 12” x 8 “
- Plastic storage bag - clear 1-gallon, resealable
- Small clutch - approximately the size of a hand
- Medically necessary items
Prohibited Items
Do not bring items such as:
- Food or beverages (outside of water)
- Weapons of any kind (including pocket knives)
- Tobacco, alcohol, or fireworks (including the parking lot)
- Pets/animals
- Posters, signs, banners, placards, or mortarboards
- Bullhorns, airhorns, or any artificial noisemakers
- Glitter, confetti, rice, or birdseed
- Gifts, balloons, flowers, or other celebratory items
Smoking/vaping is not allowed inside the stadium nor on the grounds of the facility.
Waco ISD Staff
All Waco ISD staff are welcome to attend the graduation.
After the Ceremony
Please wait until after the ceremony is over and all graduates have exited before leaving your seats. You will be able to meet your graduate outside of the stadium in a designated area in the parking lot.
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