Get Graduation Details for the Class of 2026

Apr 17, 2026 | General

The University High School Commencement Ceremony for the Class of 2026 will be held at the Payne & Mencias Palladium (1 Carter Green, Carmel) on Saturday, May 30 at 1 p.m. Doors open for guests at 12:30 p.m. Complimentary valet parking will be available for guests starting at 12:30 p.m. (gratuities not included).

Graduates should arrive by 12:00 p.m. The ceremony traditionally runs until 3 p.m.

All are welcome to attend; this is not a ticketed event.

PHOTOGRAPHY & LIVESTREAM

There will be a professional photographer at graduation, but guests may take photos as well.

We will livestream the ceremony at universityhighschool.org/commencement26. Please share this link with any family and friends who are unable to attend in person.

ATTIRE FOR GRADUATES

Commencement is a dressy occasion. Graduates are required to be dressed up and ready for this formal school event. Suits are appropriate, as are blazers, button-up shirts, and slacks. Jackets are recommended for anyone wearing dress pants and button-up shirts. Dresses, skirts, or dressy rompers or jumpsuits are also appropriate. The commencement ceremony takes place on the raised stage at the Palladium, so very short skirts are to be avoided.

Sneakers, flip flops, denim, shirts without collars, and in general, casual clothing is not permitted. Students who are not dressed appropriately for graduation will not be able to participate in the ceremony. If there are questions regarding attire, please talk with Ashley Crockett-Lohr or Jennifer Thompson.

OTHER DETAILS

Graduates will be given either a long-stemmed white rose with a navy ribbon to carry or a white rose boutonniere with navy ribbon to pin on the right side of their jacket/dress.

Graduates will receive their diplomas from their mentors, so graduates will be seated alphabetically by mentor’s last name.

Though the ceremony will start at 1 p.m., all graduating seniors should arrive at the Palladium no later than 12:00 p.m.

The Palladium is ADA compliant. There are accessible parking spaces, accessible restrooms, elevators, and special seating arrangements available for guests who need them.

With questions about commencement, please contact: