Graduates and campus staff

Arrive 1.5 hours before the commencement ceremony.

Families and guests

• Doors will open one hour before the graduation start time.
• Doors will NOT open early.

Graduates and campus staff

Enter at the NE Exhibit Entrance across from the Yellow Lot. 

Families and guests

• Enter at any Dickies entrance.
• Seating is first come, first served.
• The arena floor is reserved exclusively for graduates and authorized faculty members.

Metal Detectors

Everyone entering Dickies will go through metal detectors, including graduates and campus faculty and staff.

Bag Policy

• Non-clear clutches and wallets smaller than 4.5 inches x 6.5 inches are permitted.
• Clear bags are allowed with a size not to exceed 12 inches x 6 inches x 12 inches.

Not Allowed

• No flowers
• No outside food or balloons
• No helium balloons, air horns, cowbells, or any items that make loud noises

• Personal cameras and video recording are allowed as long as guests remain in their seats and do not block the view of others.
• Tripods are not permitted.

• Flowers may not be brought into Dickies Arena.
• Dickies will be selling flower bouquets for $25 - $150.
• Dickies concession stands will be open during graduation ceremonies.

• Please remain for the entire ceremony.
• Family and guests are not allowed on the arena floor with the graduates.
• Meet your graduates outside of the venue when the ceremony is over.
• Graduates and guests will not be allowed back in the venue once the ceremony concludes.
• Disruptive behavior may result in removal from the program, which could possibly involve police intervention.

Graduates and campus staff

Arrive 1.5 hours before the commencement ceremony.

Families and guests

• Doors will open one hour before the graduation start time.
• Doors will NOT open early.

Parking is free for all FWISD graduations.

All parking areas are open to graduates, guests and campus staff.

A parking and entry map will be posted soon.

Graduates and campus staff

Enter at Gate #1.

Families and guests

• Enter at Gates #2 and #4.
• Seating is first come, first served.
• The arena floor is reserved exclusively for graduates and authorized faculty members.

Metal Detectors

Everyone entering Wilkerson-Greines will go through metal detectors, including graduates and campus faculty and staff.

Bag Policy

• Only clear bags/purses are allowed.
• Non-clear diaper bags are allowed, but will be searched at the entrance.

Not Allowed

• No outside food or balloons
• No helium balloons, air horns, cowbells, or any items that make loud noises

• Personal cameras and video recording are allowed as long as guests remain in their seats and do not block the view of others.
• Tripods are not permitted.

• Flowers may be brought into Wilkerson-Greines.
• No concessions will be available.

• Please remain for the entire ceremony.
• Family and guests are not allowed on the arena floor with the graduates.
• Meet your graduates outside of the venue when the ceremony is over.
• Graduates and guests will not be allowed back in the venue once the ceremony concludes.
• Disruptive behavior may result in removal from the program, which could possibly involve police intervention.