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Graduation Information for 2025
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Date
School
May 12 Service HS May 12 South HS May 13 Eagle River HS May 13 Chugiak HS May 14 Bartlett HS May 14 West Anchorage HS May 15 Dimond HS May 15 Bettye Davis East Anchorage HS May 16 Alaska Middle College
Event Information
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Clear Bag Policy for Alaska Airlines Center
New UAA policy change that requires attendees at events to carry all belongings in clear plastic bags. -
How many tickets will my senior receive for graduation?
Seniors whose ceremony is taking place at the Alaska Airlines Center will receive a minimum of six tickets to distribute to family and friends. Tickets are determined by capacity and number in graduating class.
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When will seniors get their tickets?
Tickets will be handed out during graduation practice, which typically take place the week prior to the graduation ceremony. Please check with your school for the date and time of their graduation practice.
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How did °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÀúÊ·¼Ç¼ determine the number of tickets that each senior would receive for graduation at the Alaska Airlines Center?
While the overall seating capacity of the Alaska Airlines Center is listed as 5,000 online, the seating capacity for °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÀúÊ·¼Ç¼ graduations will be closer to 2,200. The capacity and the number of seniors in the graduating class were used to determine the number of tickets each senior would receive.
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Why are there only 2,200 seats available?
In order to provide adequate floor space for the graduates, faculty, and the band/orchestra, the first tier of seating will be retracted, which reduces the seating capacity in the arena by about half. The seating behind the stage on the second and third level will also be closed off because it does not offer a view of the ceremony.
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What type of decor/celebratory items are permitted?
Flowers and leis may be given to graduates following the ceremony in the lobby. Balloons and noisemakers are not permitted in the Alaska Airlines Center. Please arrange for your post-graduation celebration off-site, as tailgating is not permitted and in many instances there is more than one graduation ceremony taking place in a day, so the lot will need to be cleared. Please refrain from celebrating with confetti/other plastic streamers in the parking lot as inorganic materials left behind negatively impact the environment.
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How can family and friends watch the ceremony if we don’t have enough tickets for them to attend in person?
The district will provide live streaming for all of the graduation ceremonies at the Alaska Airlines Center. The link will be available on the district’s graduation webpage. An archived video of the ceremony will also be available on the district graduation webpage in the days following the ceremony.
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If other families are not using all six of their tickets, can I use some of theirs?
Yes. The district encourages families who do not plan to use all of their tickets to find other families who may want additional tickets.
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Can I use tickets from another °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÀúÊ·¼Ç¼ graduation ceremony?
No. Tickets will be clearly labeled with the school, date, and time of the graduation ceremony. Tickets from one school cannot be used at another school’s ceremony.
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What if I have a unique family situation that may require more tickets?
While the district cannot provide extra tickets to all families who may want them because of the limited seating capacity at AAC, we understand some families may have special circumstances that need to be considered. Principals will receive a limited number of additional tickets they can distribute to address unique family needs. Please contact your school if you have a hardship request you want the principal to consider.
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Why did the district stop using the larger Sullivan Arena for graduation ceremonies?
The Municipality of Anchorage began using the Sullivan Arena as a mass shelter for the city’s unhoused population in 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic, requiring the District to pivot from its usual graduation location. While the Sullivan Arena plans to re-open for public events, the District is in a multi-year agreement with the Alaska Airlines Center to host our graduations that is competitively priced and has met or exceeded our expectations as a vendor partner.
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Cap and Gown Info
Seniors who have not yet ordered a cap and gown for graduation can order them by visiting .
If you have any questions, please contact Scott Brown, Jostens representative,
at scott.brown@jostens.com or 907-223-6002.