May 7, 2026
MHS Graduation Information
Date & Time
- Sunday, May 17th at 2:00 PM
- Location: Bramlage Coliseum, Kansas State University
- Tickets are not required
Guest Arrival
- Doors open at 1:00 PM
- Guests may enter through the Northwest and Northeast entrance
Prohibited Items
KSU event staff will not enforce their clear bag policy for this event; however, all bags will be searched by Bramlage Security. The following items are prohibited:
- Alcoholic beverages or controlled substances
- Cans, glass bottles, coolers, picnic baskets, or insulated containers
- Explosives or fireworks
- Outside food and drinks (one sealed water bottle per guest is allowed)
- Noisemakers or laser pointers
- Live animals (except service animals that serve a medical purpose)
- Large flags, flagpoles, or any item obstructing sightlines
- Posters, signs, or balloons
- Oversized strollers or umbrellas
Audience Etiquette
- No airhorns, silly string, balloons, or noise-making devices
- No guests allowed on the floor at any time
- Do not throw objects
- Standing in aisles is not permitted
Accessibility
- Elevator access is available at the south end of Bramlage.
- The elevator will close 15 minutes before the ceremony begins.
- Wheelchair users may use the elevator only if they can walk to their seats in the bleachers.
- ADA-accessible seating is available on the concourse level.
- Live captioning will be displayed on the Jumbotron.
Student Arrival
- Graduates must arrive by 1:15 PM and line up in order.
- Enter through the south tunnel of Bramlage.
- Students requiring assistance should be added to the south lot entry list.
Graduation Attire
Graduates must wear:
- A navy blue cap & gown from Jostens (gowns purchased before the class of 2025 will not match due to fabric/color changes)
- A white 2026 stole
- A 2026 tassel
- No decorations on caps
Approved cords only:
- Red: Distinguished Service Graduate
- Gold: GPA of 3.5+
- Blue & White: National Honor Society
- Silver: Leadership Cord
Note: Under House Bill No. 2498, Native American students have the right to wear tribal regalia.
Livestream
Graduation will be streamed live by MHS Student Media starting at 1:30 PM on May 17th
Grad Images
Two professional photos will be taken of each graduate:
- One while receiving the diploma cover
- One after exiting the stage
Congratulations, Class of 2026!