Graduation ceremonies across Hawaiʻi mark special traditions for families and communities to gather together and celebrate the educational achievements of their graduates.
"The Class of 2025 has shown focus, talent and drive," the Hawai‘i Department of Education said in a release. "We’re proud of all our graduates as they take the next step in their journey, embodying our commitment to ensure they are globally competitive and locally committed.”
A list of high school and college commencement celebrations is included below, alphabetically and separated by island. The list reflects the most current information and will be updated on the DOE's website as needed.
Oʻahu
High Schools
- ʻAiea - Hawaiʻi Convention Center, May 19
- Campbell - Hawaiʻi Convention Center, May 17
- Castle - Neal S. Blaisdell Arena, May 17
- Farrington - Simplifi Arena at Stan Sheriff Center, May 24
- Hawaiʻi School for the Deaf & the Blind - HSDB Campus, May 28
- Kahuku - Polynesian Cultural Center, May 21
- Kailua - Hawaiʻi Convention Center, May 21
- Kaimukī - Waikīkī Shell, May 24
- Kaiser - Kaiser High Cougar Stadium, May 23
- Kalāheo - Neal S. Blaisdell Concert Hall, May 29
- Kalani - Simplifi Arena at Stan Sheriff Center, May 21
- Kapolei - Kapolei High Stadium, May 23
- Ke Kula Kaiapuni ʻo Ānuenue School - Ānuenue Campus, May 24
- Leilehua - Leilehua High Hugh Yoshida Stadium, May 23
- McKinley - McKinley High Oval & Front Lawn, May 25
- Mililani - Simplifi Arena at Stan Sheriff Center, May 25
- Moanalua - Simplifi Arena at Stan Sheriff Center, May 27
- Nānākuli - Nānākuli High & Inter. Stadium, May 24
- Olomana School - Windward Community College, May 22
- Pearl City - Hawaiʻi Convention Center, May 17
- Radford - Neal S. Blaisdell Arena, May 16
- Roosevelt - Simplifi Arena at Stan Sheriff Center, May 22
- Waialua - Waialua High & Inter. Gymnasium, May 24
- Waiʻanae - Waiʻanae High Raymond Torii Stadium, May 23
- Waipahu - Simplifi Arena at Stan Sheriff Center, May 19
Colleges
Brigham Young University - BYU Marriott Center, April 24Chaminade University - Waikīkī Shell, May 3Hawai‘i Pacific University - Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikīkī Beach Resort Mid-Pacific Conference Center Coral Ballroom, May 5- Honolulu Community College - Waikīkī Shell, May 16
- Kapi‘olani Community College - Diamond Head Theatre, May 16
- Leeward Community College - Pu‘uloa Campus, May 16
- University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa - Stan Sheriff Center, University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa, May 17
- University of Hawai‘i West O‘ahu - Stan Sheriff Center, University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa, May 10
- Windward Community College - School campus, May 16
Hawaiʻi Island
High Schools
- Hilo - Edith Kanaka‘ole Multi-Purpose Stadium, May 23
- Honokaʻa - Honoka‘a High & Inter. Gymnasium (The Armory), May 24
- Kaʻū - Robert Herks Ka‘u District Gymnasium, May 23
- Ke Kula ʻo ʻEhunuikaimalino - Konawaena High Julian Yates Baseball Field, May 23
- Keaʻau - Keaʻau High Stadium, May 22
- Kealakehe - Kealakehe High Waveriders Stadium, May 31
- Kohala - Isao Hisaoka Gymnasium (Kamehameha Park), May 24
- Konawaena - Konawaena High Julian Yates Football Field, May 24
- Pāhoa - Pāhoa High & Inter. Helene H. Hale Gymnasium, May 25
- Waiākea - Edith Kanaka‘ole Multi-Purpose Stadium, May 24
Colleges
- Hawai‘i Community College - Edith Kanaka‘ole Multi-purpose Stadium, May 16
- University of Hawai‘i at Hilo - Edith Kanaka‘ole Multi-purpose Stadium, May 17
Maui
High Schools
- Baldwin - War Memorial Stadium, May 19
- Hāna - Hāna Campus, May 24
- Kekaulike - King Kekaulike High Na Ali’i Stadium, May 22
- Lahainaluna - Lahainaluna High Sue D. Cooley Stadium, May 25
- Maui - War Memorial Stadium, May 18
College
- University of Hawai‘i Maui College - University of Hawai‘i Maui College Campus, May 15
Kauaʻi
High School
- Kapaʻa - Bryan J. Baptiste Sports Complex field, May 23
- Kauaʻi - Vidinha Stadium Soccer Field (next to Vidinha Stadium, which is under construction), May 23
- Waimea - Hanapepe Stadium, May 23
College
- Kaua‘i Community College - Kauai‘i Community College Campus, May 16
Molokaʻi
- Molokaʻi High - Molokaʻi High Gymnasium, May 23
Lānaʻi
- Lānaʻi High - Pedro Dela Cruz Gymnasium, May 24
Niʻihau
- Niʻihau High - Niʻihau High & Elementary, May 29