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.
  • Contact Lisa Julian

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!