Seniors 2026

We would love to celebrate your student’s upcoming graduation with a complimentary yard sign. Yard signs are available for pick up at the front office! Feel free to stop by or ask your student to pick one up on the way home.

All seniors must return the Dell Latitude laptop, charger, and pen clean and in good condition at the latest by 11 am on Friday, May 29. Laptops can be returned at the I.T. office, 8 am to 4 pm Monday through Friday. Promptly returning the devices helps us get them ready for the incoming freshmen who will be starting summer school.  Unfortunately, there is no option to purchase the device this year. Please remove any stickers that you have put on the device (leave the serial number and Windows stickers). If the laptop has been damaged there is a $150 fee for accidental damage, payable via PushCoin.  If necessary, please also fund PushCoin $34 for a missing pen, $18 for a missing charger. 

Tuesday, May 26
8:00am – 9:30am Period One Exam
9:45am – 11:15am Period Two Exam

11:30am – 2:30pm Graduation Rehearsal & Lunch

Senior Luncheon at Wheaton Academy, Commons & Graduation Rehearsal – Edman Chapel, Wheaton College

This luncheon is a time when our faculty and staff come together with the senior class. We invite all seniors to attend this special luncheon honoring them before the required graduation practice.    

Please note: Attendance at Graduation Rehearsal is mandatory for ALL seniors. Transportation to and from Edman Chapel will be provided for students in need. (Our graduation practice is not a production of Wheaton College)

Wednesday, May 27
8:00am – 9:30am Period Three Exam
9:45am – 11:15am Period Four Exam

Thursday, May 28
8:00am- 9:30am Period Five Exam
9:45am- 11:15am Period Six Exam

Friday, May 31
8:00am – 9:30am Period Seven Exam

After finals on Tuesday, May 26, Seniors will meet in the Student Union for lunch and then travel to Wheaton College for graduation practice. Attendance at this practice is mandatory. Seniors will receive more details as the date draws closer.

Photographer Molly Grace Bornfriend will be set up in front of the White Chapel on May 29 from 5:00 – 6:50 p.m. for individual senior portraits. You’re welcome to step into the frame with your graduate for a family photo as well! 

After the event, you’ll receive a link to download your student’s images at no cost. Use this form to let us know if you’re coming. Registration is not required, but your RSVP helps us to anticipate you!

Please join us for a time of worship and prayer over our graduating seniors.

This will be a time to celebrate what the Lord has done in the lives of our graduates and their families. We will pray for and commission our seniors as they start new chapters in their lives—dessert reception after in the Atrium.

All international students, their families, and host families are invited to attend an end of the year dinner in the Atrium.

We are pleased that the commencement ceremony will be at Wheaton College. There will be no limit to seating for families and no tickets needed to attend.  Doors open at 2:15 p.m.

(Our graduation ceremony is not a production of Wheaton College)

2:15 p.m.  –  Seniors arrive outside Edman Chapel in courtyard to line up (Seniors, please park at the Billy Graham Center to save close parking for family and the elderly)

• Remember your cap, gown, tassel, and cord, if applicable. Proper attire underneath your gown is required:
• Women: skirt & top/dress or top/pants and shoes/sandals that will allow you to navigate stairs safely.
• Men: dress shirt and tie, dress pants & dress shoes.

2:15-3:00 p.m.  –  Guests admitted to Edman Chapel Auditorium

• In order for our faculty & staff to prepare for graduation, seats cannot be reserved or held prior to 2:15 p.m.
• There is handicapped accessible entrances on the east and west side of the auditorium. These doors will open at 2:15 p.m. as well. Seats may not be reserved ahead of this time. 

3:00 p.m.  –  Procession Begins

5:00 p.m.*  –  Conclusion of Ceremony 
*This time is approximate

1. Tickets/Guests

There is no restriction on the number of friends and family members that may attend the ceremony.

2. Seating

For our faculty and staff to prepare for graduation, seats cannot be reserved or held prior to 2:15 p.m. There are handicap-accessible doors to Edman Chapel on the East and West side of the building for those who need it, and there is handicapped seating at the back of the auditorium. Handicap entrances will open at 2:15 p.m. as well.

3. Student Dress Code for Graduation

Men: Dark pants, dark shoes and socks, collared shirts, and traditional neckties.

Women: Appropriate skirt & top/dress or top/dark pants and shoes/sandals.

Caps: To be worn flat on head. Mortarboard parallel to the ground.

Tassels: To be worn on the right side. Instructions on moving the tassels will be given during ceremony.

All: Dress Code standards apply to hairstyle, modesty, and appearance. Please wear shoes where you can walk on stairs with ease.

4. Parking

We ask that seniors park at the Billy Graham Center to give preference for families and the elderly to park close to Edman Chapel.

5. Livestream Links

If you or your family would like to Livestream our events, you can access the livestream feed here:

• Watch Baccalaureate
• Watch Graduation