• Graduation will be held on Thursday, May 28, at 2:00 pm at the University of Central Florida Additions Financial Arena.  
• Parking → See the drop down for more info
• Students should arrive NO later than 12:30pm.  Being on time is a MUST.
• Students will meet in the staging area at the back of the arena. 
• Guests are NOT permitted in this area
• Arena doors open at 1:00pm
• All guests are expected to be seated in the designated seats by 1:45pm. 
• No bottles, cans, or containers of any kind are allowed in the arena
• No items that make noise or cause distractions are allowed in the Arena (i.e. bullhorns, air horns, laser pointers, confetti, silly string, balloons)
• No weapons, alcoholic beverages, or other illegal substances
• All guests will go through Additions Arena security for entrance.
• All other information will be covered during graduation rehearsal on May 15
• UCF will send out a high school graduation guide soon.  Please be on the look out for this information
• Livestream → See the dropdown for the link

• Each graduate received 10 tickets. 
• The graduate does not need a ticket to the ceremony and children under two years old do not need a ticket. 
• Tickets are general admission and not reserved seating.   

Keep your tickets in a safe location, as they will be needed to enter the arena.

Parking Information and Directions for Graduation

To help manage traffic around Addition Financial Arena at UCF, each high school has been assigned a specific parking garage for guests and graduates.

Guests Parking

Please be aware that there is a ceremony before ours and traffic may be an issue.  Please give extra time to park and walk to the arena.  Doors will open one hour before the ceremony.

Parking for all high school graduation ceremonies is $11 in advance or $14 the day of the event at the garage plus tax and fees per car.  Card ONLY, no cash will be accepted. 

Please use the following link to prepay for parking → UCF PARKING PREPAY LINK 

Use the following address to find the garage:

Parking Garage “H” → 12638 Gemini Blvd N → Orlando, FL 32816

Graduate Parking

Please be aware that there is a ceremony before ours and traffic may be an issue.  Please give extra time to park and walk to the arena.  Graduates need to arrive at 12:30 pm.

Parking for all graduates is FREE the day of the event at the garage  

Use the following address to find the garage:

Parking Garage “G” → 4282 W. Plaza Dr. → Orlando, FL 32816

UCF High School Graduation Guide Book

If you would like more detailed information regarding high school graduations at UCF, please click the image below to access the ADDition Financial Arena guide

Guests can’t make it?  Send them the Livestream link to watch

• If you would like to order a taping of the commencement ceremony, please use the QR code below

• Wear your gown, white stole, cap (not decorated), the 2026 tassel you received with your package (not decorated)
• NO CELLPHONES
• NO BAGS
• Dress clothes 
  • Dark Trousers/Pants; no leggings
  • Collared Shirt
  • No Jeans
  • Skirts/Dresses (any color)
  • Tie or Bow tie is acceptable
• Dress shoes under your gown 
  • No Flip Flops/No Crocs
  • Dark dress shoes & socks
  • Wear shoes/heels that you can stand, walk, and climb stairs in
• Use bobby pins to secure your cap. Yes, you may use a headband
• School cords are allowed; no personal cords or sashes
• You CANNOT decorate your cap

Official Graduation Photos

• Grad Images will be our official photographer for graduation
• You will take a professional photo with Mrs. Watson when handed your diploma cover.
• You will take another professional photo after exiting the stage

Grad Images Website

Please use the following link → GRAD IMAGES LINK

When will photos be ready?

Grad Images will notify graduates when their photos are ready to view and purchase.  Please make sure all of your info is correct on your card and on the pre registration form (see info below).

There will be NO programs distributed at gradaution

• Each senior was given 2 programs at clearance.
• Please use the QR code below to access the program

How do I order my high school transcript?   

Click on the image below order your transcript FINAL TRANSCRIPT ORDER FORM

If you order after graduation, you will be charged a fee.

Diploma Pick up

Diplomas will be distributed IMMEDIATELY after the gradaution ceremony in the arena.

If you do not pick up your diploma after graduation, you will need to arrange a time to come pick it up at school.