​Graduation Week for the Class of 2020, and the 62st Graduating Class begins on Friday, 22 May and concludes with the Graduation Ceremony at Falcon Stadium on Thursday, 28 May.
Graduation Week is comprised of many activities and events across the U.S. Air Force Academy. Cadets and their guests take part in receptions, award ceremonies, baccalaureate services, concerts, parades, air demonstrations, and commissioning ceremonies. The week culminates at Falcon Stadium with the Graduation Ceremony. Speakers rotate between the President of the United States, Vice President, Secretary of Defense and Secretary of the Air Force.
At the close of the ceremony, cadets are dismissed and ceremoniously toss their caps into the air. Cheers and celebration are quickly silenced by the roar of the legendary Thunderbirds flying overhead to honor the graduating class. More information is available by visiting Guest information and Schedule of Events.
2020 GRADUATION SCHEDULE OF EVENTSThe schedule of events is tentative. Some times and venues may change due to security, weather or other circumstances. Any changes to the schedule will be reflected here. (last updated 14 January, 2020)
  Thursday, 21 May, 2020North Gate Visitor Hours: 6:00 a.m.-10:00 p.m.
7:00 p.m.-9:30 p.m.Bluebards Performance of All Shook Up (Open to cadets, guests, and public; no tickets required)Arnold Hall Theater
  Friday, 22 May, 2020North Gate Visitor Hours: 6:00 a.m.-10:00 p.m.
TBDRing Dining Out (Second-Class cadets & their guests only; tickets required)Mitchell Hall
TBDRing Dance (Second-Class cadets & their guests only; tickets required)Arnold Hall Ballroom
  Saturday, 23 May, 2020North Gate Visitor Hours: 6:00 a.m.-10:00 p.m.
TBDCommandant’s Fiancé(e) Reception (Guests must be escorted by their cadet)TBD
  Sunday, 24 May, 2020North Gate Visitor Hours: 6:00 a.m.-10:00 p.m.
TBDBaccalaureate Services (optional)TBD
7:00 p.m.-9:30 p.m.Bluebards Performance of All Shook Up (Open to cadets, guests, and public; no tickets required)Arnold Hall Theater
  Monday, 25 May, 2020, Memorial DayNorth Gate Visitor Hours: 6:00 a.m.-10:00 p.m.
7:00 p.m.-9:30 p.m.Bluebards Performance of All Shook Up (Open to cadets, guests, and public; no tickets required)Arnold Hall Theater
  Tuesday, 26 May, 2020North Gate Visitor Hours: 6:00 a.m.-10:00 p.m.
TBDGraduation Tapping Ceremony (By invitation to honored cadets & their guests)Arnold Hall Ballroom
TBDGraduation Awards Ceremony (Presentation of Org & Indiv awards)TBD
TBDGraduation Awards Reception (Donors, presenters, cadet award winners & their guests)TBD
TBDMission Element Award Ceremoniestimes/locations vary
TBDAcademy Scholars Program Ceremony (By invitation to honored cadets & their guests)TBD
  Wednesday, 27 May, 2020North Gate Visitor Hours: 6:00 a.m.-10:00 p.m.
TBDCadet Aerial & Cadet Honor Guard DemonstrationsStillman Field
TBDGraduation Parade (Food options available after: Reception, Arnold Hall food court, & food trucks)Stillman Field
10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.Graduation Reception (Tickets required)Mitchell Hall
TBDCommissioning Ceremonies (Guests must be escorted by their cadet)locations vary
  Thursday, 28 May, 2020North and South Gate Visitor Hours: 6:00 a.m.-10:00 p.m.
TBDPre-Grad Reception (By invitation only)Falcon Stadium Press Box
TBDGraduation Ceremony & Thunderbirds (Tickets required; stadium gates open at TBD)Falcon Stadium
TBDAF Academy Foundation Cadet Leadership Reception (Second-Class cadets & their guests only; tickets required)TBD