Graduation 2026

Date: Saturday, May 23, 2026
Time: 3:30 PM    Doors open at 2:00 PM

Address: Sam Houston State University 
                 Johnson Coliseum 
                 801 Bowers Blvd. 
                 Huntsville, TX 77340

Walking Rank

• Walking rank will be finalized on April 27, 2026.

Ticket Distribution

• Tickets will be organized according to the finalized walking order.

• Tickets will be placed in labeled envelopes on May 13–14.

• Students will receive their sealed ticket envelopes at the Senior Breakfast on Wednesday, May 20, 2026.

• Each student will receive 6 tickets.

Children

• Children under age 2 do not need a ticket.

• They must sit on the lap of a ticket holder.

• Guests needing ADA seating will use their general admission ticket to enter Johnson Coliseum.
• Once inside, an usher will escort the guest to the ADA seating section.
• One escort may accompany the guest in the ADA section.
• The escort must also use a general admission ticket for entry.
   

General Information

• Parking is available in the Coliseum Parking Garage adjacent to Johnson Coliseum.

• There is no charge for parking in the garage.

Accessible Parking

• Guests with appropriate disabled decals or license plates may park in the Coliseum lot off B.K. Marks Blvd.
• University Police will direct eligible vehicles.
• A golf cart shuttle will be available for elderly and disabled guests.

SHSU Graduation Parking Map

There will be three clearly marked guest entry locations:

• Gates 10 & 11 – Northwest
• Gates 16 & 17 – Southwest
• Gates 22 & 23 – Southwest

Doors open at 2:00 PM

Approved Bags

• Clear bags no larger than 12” x 12” x 6”
• Non-clear bags no larger than 4.5” x 6.5”

Bernard G. Johnson Coliseum Clear Bag Policy

The following items are not permitted inside Johnson Coliseum:

• Outside food or drinks (including glass containers)
• Bags exceeding size limits
• Umbrellas, tripods, noise makers, banners, laser pointers
• Weapons of any kind
• Alcohol, illegal drugs, e-cigarettes, vapes, or smoking devices
• Strollers
• Pets (except service animals)
• Wrapped gifts or presents
• Any item deemed a threat to public safety

• Blankets
• Cameras with lenses under 100mm
• Video recorders
• Cell phones and similar devices
• Certified service animals assisting guests with disabilities