In-Person Ceremony Date: June 7, 2026 | Virtual Ceremony Date: June 5, 2026
In-Person Location: Comerica Center | Virtual Ceremony Location: Link Will Be Sent
In-Person Ceremony Times: 9 AM, 12:30 PM & 4 PM | Virtual Ceremony Time: 7:00 PM
Due to the large size of our graduating class, we will be holding multiple in-person graduation ceremonies. Each ceremony will be assigned to an alpha split of our graduates and remain approximately 1 hour in length. Ceremony time will be assigned in the spring once we know how many and which students plan on attending. Students will receive communication via email regarding their specified time.
***Students will be required to arrive 1 hour prior to their in-person ceremony time.***
Please note that attendance at TVAH’s graduation ceremony is not required in order to receive your diploma. Diploma covers will be handed out on stage at our in-person ceremony, and students will pick up their actual diploma from the registration table after the ceremony is over. If a student does not attend the in-person ceremony, they will have their diploma mailed to them.
Parents and family members will be allowed in the auditorium no earlier than 30 minutes prior to the ceremony (tickets currently not required for guests this year but if that changes we will let you know). Seating at the ceremony is first come, first serve – there are no pre-seating assignments or reservations. Students will currently be allowed 7 guests to attend.
We hope you will attend, as we would love to celebrate your accomplishments, but for those unable to travel to the in person ceremony, we will also be offering an online graduation ceremony. Details on date, time, and access will be forthcoming as the date for graduation approaches.
Dress Code for in-person ceremony:
Men – Nice slacks and a collared shirt with a tie
(short sleeves are ok)
Ladies – dresses or dress slacks (we encourage you to wear low heeled or flat shoes to avoid falls on the stage); remember to bring bobby pins for your caps; leave purses with family members
No jeans, no shorts, no sneakers and no flip flops
DO NOT DECORATE YOUR CAPS
If you arrive at the ceremony with your cap decorated, a plain cap will be provided at check-in. You will receive your decorated cap back AFTER the ceremony is over
You may only wear cords/stoles issued by TVAH
There will be a cap and gown check
Photographer:
TVAH will provide a photographer. The services include photos of diploma hand-offs, headshots, and candid photographs of the ceremony. TVAH will receive an online gallery a few weeks after the event to share with families. Full resolution photographs will be available to download at no charge.
Handicap Needs:
If a graduating student requires special assistance at the ceremony, please email your counselor to let them know. If a guest requires additional assistance and/or handicap seating at the ceremony, we will be able to accommodate those needs upon their arrival. Handicap seating is limited, however.
Registration:
When the student arrives for the ceremony (arrive an hour early), he/she will need to check in at a registration table. We will have these organized by last name, and we will have staff and teachers helping to point you in the right direction.You will receive NHS stoles, honor cords and green cords when you register, if you qualify to receive one.
Seating:
We will have staff directing you if you have any questions. Students should give all personal items to their family during the ceremony. Students will not be able to hold anything at your seat.
PLEASE REMEMBER:
You must bring your Cap & Gown for the ceremony
Please come dressed and ready for the ceremony. There will not be a time or place between rehearsal and ceremony to change.
You may NOT decorate or add anything to the cap (or the gown)
You must pass all of your classes so that you can graduate and walk at the ceremony.
Noise makers will not be allowed inside the auditorium.
No outside food or drink is allowed. The venue’s concession stand will be open for food and drink purchases.
Please lock your car and do not leave any valuables in view.
Please turn your cell phone to silent during the ceremony.
Any objects that will distract from the ceremony will be confiscated.
Your counselor is happy to answer any further questions you might have.