CLASS OF 2026

Each graduation ceremony will be approximately 1-1.5 hours long.

Graduates should use the student entrance (see map) and arrive in the Practice Gym 45 minutes before their ceremony is scheduled to begin. 

This varies by school. Please check with your school’s senior sponsor for more information.

A ticket is required for every guest attending a graduation ceremony. The number of tickets available varies by school. Please check with your school’s senior sponsor for more information.

Seating is available on a first come, first served basis. Any reserved seating will be clearly marked.

All attendees must adhere to Tulsa Public Schools’ Clear Bag Policy. Guests with small children may bring strollers into the building, but they must be parked in a designated stroller parking area. 

Clear Bag Policy

• Tulsa Public Schools will use enhanced safety and security measures at district athletic events including the use of weapons detection systems and wanding, and the implementation of clear bag procedures.
• Under the clear bag procedures, fans will be permitted one large clear bag or a small clutch-type handbag.
• The large clear bag must be no larger than 12” x 6” x 12” and made of clear material that may be easily searched. A gallon-sized Ziploc bag is a readily available clear bag that meets these requirements. The small clutch-type handbag can be used to carry personal items and will be subject to search by security officials or law enforcement. The clutch must be no larger than 4.5” x 6.5”. Every spectator, including children, may bring in one clear bag.

The Mabee Center is ADA-compliant and accessible for guests with disabilities. For wheelchair access, please enter through Parking Lot A, where an elevator and accessible entry are located.  

Please check with your school’s senior sponsor for more information.

There will be a professional photographer taking official graduation portraits, which will be available for purchase through Candid Color Photography. Those who registered for these services before or at graduation will receive an email from Candid Color within 24 hours following the ceremony. Additionally, keep an eye on tulsaschools.org/classof2026 to find event photos from all of the ceremonies, which will be added in early June.

Yes, but any camera equipment must be contained in a bag that meets the Clear Bag Policy.

Clear Bag Policy

• Tulsa Public Schools will use enhanced safety and security measures at district athletic events including the use of weapons detection systems and wanding, and the implementation of clear bag procedures.
• Under the clear bag procedures, fans will be permitted one large clear bag or a small clutch-type handbag.
• The large clear bag must be no larger than 12” x 6” x 12” and made of clear material that may be easily searched. A gallon-sized Ziploc bag is a readily available clear bag that meets these requirements. The small clutch-type handbag can be used to carry personal items and will be subject to search by security officials or law enforcement. The clutch must be no larger than 4.5” x 6.5”. Every spectator, including children, may bring in one clear bag.

Yes, livestream links may be found on the full graduation schedule here. Each ceremony will also be livestreamed in Spanish.

Please reference the parking map here (Spanish is available here).

No, there will not be a shuttle service, as ample parking is available on Mabee Center property.

Please be sure to give yourself ample time to park and make your way to the facility and through security. Access to the arena and seating will not be available until the previous graduation’s guests have fully vacated the arena, and there is limited space in the facility’s lobby waiting area. Guests who arrive prior to the time doors open may be queuing for a period of time. Please be prepared to stand outdoors if you arrive prior to the time of admission.

Please check with your school’s senior sponsor for more information.

All ceremonies will be livestreamed in Spanish. Attendees needing Spanish interpretation should plan to bring headphones to connect to their device in order to watch in real time. 

Items like cell phones and keys may be kept in graduate’s pockets while walking across the stage.

This varies by school. Please check with your school’s senior sponsor for more information.

Families will be able to meet their graduate outside of the Mabee Center once the ceremony concludes. Students will exit on the southeast side of the building. (See map in English and Spanish)

Diplomas will be available for pickup at the TPS Enrollment Center at 2819 S. New Haven. Ave. beginning on June 22, 2026. Students will receive additional information inside of their diploma cover at graduation. You can also click here to read more.

Students must clear any holds by making the necessary payments before they will be able to pick up their diploma.

Transcripts will be available free of charge for Class of 2026 graduates until October 1, 2026 if they are picked up in-person at the TPS Enrollment Center. All holds must be cleared before a student may receive a transcript. Click here for more information.

Items like these are not allowed inside the arena. Flowers will be available for purchase onsite.

Outside food and beverages are not allowed. Concessions will be available for purchase onsite.

Yes, seniors are expected to finish out the school year after their graduation ceremony. Please refer to our school calendar for information about the last day of school.

Please refer to official district channels like Facebook and our website for information about any weather related announcements.