graduation 2026
baccalaureate mass
We will celebrate our Baccalaureate Mass for graduates and parents/guardians on Saturday, May 23, at 7 p.m. at Gesu Parish (1145 W. Wisconsin Ave.) on the Marquette University Campus. Doors open at 6:15 p.m. Attendance at this Mass is not required. There is not a limit in the number of guests for each graduate. Seating will be provided on a first-come, first-served basis. Appropriate dress for the seniors is a shirt, tie, dress shoes and dress pants.
Commencement
Commencement for the Class of 2026 will be held at the Miller High Life Theatre (500 W. Kilbourn Avenue) on Sunday, May 24, from 10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. There will not be tickets for the graduation and seating will be on a first-come, first-served basis. Doors will open at 9:15 a.m. The ceremony will be live-streamed for those unable to attend in person. The live stream will begin at 10 a.m. See link below:
Click here to access the livestream of the Graduation Ceremony
Graduates must arrive by 9:30 a.m. with their cap, tassel and gown. They will be directed where to go once they arrive. Students may not decorate their cap or gown other than what has been provided through the school. Appropriate dress for the seniors is a shirt, tie, dress shoes and dress pants.
Grad at Grad Awards
The Marquette University High School Grad at Grad Awards ceremony is a tradition that recognizes graduating seniors who embody the ideals of the Jesuit education: being Intellectually Excellent, Religious, Loving, Open to Growth, and Committed to Justice. The 2026 awardees have exemplified these qualities through their dedication, leadership and service. This year, we celebrated the following exceptional achievements at our annual Grad at Grad ceremony on May 13, 2026:
Class of 2026 Video
The video will be played at Commencement. Make sure to follow us on Facebook to see the tribute to the senior class there as well.
Proud Graduate Yard Signs
"Proud Graduate" yard signs are available for pickup at the Henke Entrance. Seniors are encouraged to pick one up to proudly celebrate their upcoming graduation, if they have not already done so. One per household, please. Share photos of your yard signs on social media and tag @MarquetteHigh on Instagram and Facebook.
Photos of Ceremony
Photos of this year's graduation ceremony will be taken by Visual Image Photography (VIP). All images will be posted online for view and order about a week after graduation. You will receive an email when they are ready to view and order, or you can visit www.vipis.com. Please contact VIP at support@vipis.com with any questions.
School Logo Usage for Graduation Celebrations
Please email brand@muhs.edu if you would like to use the MUHS school or athletics logos on custom graduation celebration items. Logo requests will be reviewed to provide proper logo files under brand guidelines. As copyrighted images, the school's logos may not be altered or recreated. Graduation cookies with approved MUHS logos may also be ordered from Edible Impressions.
