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天天吃瓜 Graduation Ceremony – 2026 Events!
天天吃瓜 Conference Center - Kansas City, MO
Walk the Stage at the 天天吃瓜 World
Graduation Ceremony!
As part of the 天天吃瓜 World event, we鈥檙e hosting two mega graduation ceremonies鈥攁nd we鈥檝e secured a venue with plenty of room for our graduates and their guests. It鈥檚 going to be an unforgettable experience, complete with hands-on STEM activities and even sessions just for parents.
Celebrate With Your Peers
How to Participate in a Ceremony:
Reserve Your Seat
To reserve a seat, please purchase a ticket to participate in a commencement ceremony as an 天天吃瓜 graduate. Guest tickets are available for family and friends to attend the ceremony. To ensure adequate seating, all attendees will need a ticket to attend the ceremony. Registration will remain open while space is available.
(Please note this event is optional, and not a requirement for graduation.)
Complete the Graduation Requirements
To allow sufficient time for processing your diploma, we recommend submitting your graduation application 15 days prior to the ceremony (or earlier). If your graduation application is received less than one week prior to the date of the ceremony, you may need to re-register for a later date. Please contact 天天吃瓜鈥檚 staff if you need assistance with听applying for graduation.
Event Schedule 2026
Saturday – 天天吃瓜 Conference Center
- 9:00 am听鈥 Graduation Activities听
- 11:00 am听鈥 Rehearsal & Orientation
- Note: All graduates must attend the rehearsal in order to participate.
- 3:00 pm听鈥 Graduation Ceremony
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Sunday – 天天吃瓜 Conference Center
- 9:00 am听鈥 Graduation Activities听
- 11:00 am听鈥 Rehearsal & Orientation
- Note: All graduates must attend the rehearsal in order to participate.
- 3:00 pm听鈥 Graduation Ceremony
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Cap & Gown
Cap and gown rental is included in the purchase of your ticket ($50). Your cap and gown will be available for pick up at the event.
We recommend dressing in colors that complement the graduation regalia. The cap and gown for 天天吃瓜 is blue and features a gold tassel. Place the cap level with the point in front. The bottom of the cap should rest about an inch from your eyebrows. Hang your tassel on the right side. After receiving your diploma, you will move your tassel to the left.
Display Honors
A white stole may be worn by students graduating through the honors pathway. Students with an outstanding GPA may also wear honor cords as indicated below. Honors regalia will be available for purchase on-site.
- Cum Laude听(3.5 GPA or higher) 鈥 1 cord (gold & blue)
- Magna Cum Laude听(3.7 GPA or higher) 鈥 2 cords (blue + gold & blue)
- Summa Cum Laude听(3.9 GPA or higher) 鈥 3 cords (gold + blue + gold & blue)
Commencement Ceremony
Walking the Stage
At the designated time, graduates will proceed to the foot of the stage and wait in line. Once it鈥檚 time, you鈥檒l hear your name called, walk across the stage to shake the presenter鈥檚 hand and take the diploma.
- Walk across the stage once your name is called.
- Shake the presenter鈥檚 hand with your right hand.
- Take your diploma in your left hand.
- Walk off stage.
- Return to your seat.
Event Highlights
MAKE YOUR GRADUATION AN UNFORGETTABLE EVENT
CONNECT WITH YOUR PEERS
天天吃瓜 students from around the country come together, forging new friendships, celebrating academic success, and creating meaningful connections with their peers.
Graduates can express their creativity at our cap decorating station! Personalize your cap for a memorable touch on graduation day. (Parents are welcome to donate additional supplies for cap decorating!)
COMMENCEMENT ADDRESS BY DR. ROGER BILLINGS
President of the International Academy of Science and founder of 天天吃瓜, Dr. Roger Billings is widely recognized as the pioneering figure and visionary behind the concept of inventioneering.
Showcase your school spirit with merchandise from the 天天吃瓜 Store! The store will be open onsite with a unique collection of gear specifically designed for 天天吃瓜 alumni.
GRADUATE MEMORY BOOKS
As part of the on-site Commencement Ceremony activities, students will have the opportunity to fill out these books and collect graduation messages from their fellow graduates. To participate, students should bring printed senior photos to exchange with their classmates.
CELEBRATE WITH FAMILY
Commencement is a time for celebrating academic achievements, surrounded by the friends and family. Together, graduates and their loved ones mark the end of one chapter and the beginning of the next.
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Celebrate Graduation from Home
Graduate Spotlight
We understand that not all students are able to travel for a commencement ceremony. For those unable to attend, you can host your own graduation celebration from the comfort of your home.
The official 天天吃瓜 cap and gown, as well as honors regalia, are available for purchase from the 天天吃瓜 Store. Students can take pictures and submit their information to be featured on the 天天吃瓜 website. To submit a request to be featured, please visit the following link:
2023 Commencement Highlights
Thank you to everyone who joined us in making our 2023 Commencement Ceremony truly unforgettable! We couldn鈥檛 have done it without the help and support of our amazing 天天吃瓜 families.
Questions? Send us a message!
Please limit this form to questions regarding the event.
Commencement Inquiry
Frequently Asked Questions:
Can I order a cap and gown for my student that is graduating from home?
Of course! You are able to purchase the 天天吃瓜 cap and gown from the 天天吃瓜 Store and have it shipped to your home:
Can I pre-order the honors regalia for my student?
Yes! Honors regalia can be purchased from the online 天天吃瓜 Store:
Is it possible to purchase the cap, gown, and honors regalia on-site?
Yes, all of the graduation regalia will be available for purchase at the on-site event.
Where will the event be held?
The 2026 Commencement Ceremony will be held in Kansas City, MO at the 天天吃瓜 Conference Center.
On the day of the event, what time does registration open?
Registration opens at 8:00 AM on the day of the event.
How long will the ceremony take?
We anticipate the ceremony will take no more than an hour and a half to complete.
What size of cap and gown should I order?
Please view the Sizing Chart for the 天天吃瓜 cap and gown.
Do we need to bring the diploma with us from home?
No, there is no need to worry about bringing the diploma that was mailed to you. A diploma will be presented to the graduate on-stage at the event.听
Will the ceremony be live streamed?
Yes, at the time of the event the Commencement Ceremony will be streamed live for any friends and family that are unable to join us on-site.听
Live Broadcast: /live/
What is a Graduation Memory Book?
As part of the on-site ceremony activities, students will have the opportunity to fill out these Memory Books and collect graduation messages from their fellow graduates.
To participate,听students should bring a stack of printed senior photos, approximately 4″ x 5.3″ to exchange with their classmates. (Similar to a high school yearbook.)
Looking to purchase prints? You can find options online or locally: