Due to the forecasted rain and thunderstorms expected on Thursday evening, we have made the difficult decision to move our commencement ceremony forward by one day. Graduation will now take place on Wednesday, May 20 at 7 p.m. in Viking Stadium.
This shift will allow our seniors to include nearly twice the number of guests that could be accommodated if we moved inside Viking Arena on Thursday. Additionally, given the forecasted thunderstorms for Thursday evening, a move inside the arena could have still resulted in thousands of guests navigating campus arrival and departure during severe weather conditions, which is much less than ideal.
Our primary goal is to provide the most memorable and celebratory experience possible for our graduating seniors and their families. This decision was made carefully and in consultation with our many partners who support the event, such as Spartanburg Public Safety.
As a reminder, we will live stream the graduation ceremony for those unable to attend. Click here to watch!
We are proud of the Class of 2026 and are excited to celebrate them on Wednesday evening!
