One of the most exciting days on the VCP annual calendar, Senior Signing Day is the event when the Class of 2025 announces its college or career plans!

The event will be held on May 7 at 11:00 a.m. at the Victory College Prep Sloan Avenue Campus inside the Main (Big) Gymnasium.

There is no dress code for friends and family in attendance, but all participating seniors should dress professionally.

Tickets will be required for family members in attendance and are capped at 8 total tickets per family. Tickets are free.

Families are encouraged to arrive on time due to limited school parking. There is ample street parking around the VCP campus to accommodate all guests. Please be respectful to our neighbors and their lawns when using street parking.

Victory College Prep Campus
1780 Sloan Ave. 
Indianapolis, IN 46203

The formal Prom dance is scheduled from 7:00 to 11:00 p.m. on May 16 at the Northside Events Center. Eligible seniors and juniors are able to purchase tickets. Other invited guests must have a validation form.

Tickets require registration but are free.

The Prom theme is Black and Gold! 

Northside Event Center 
2100 E. 71st Street 
Indianapolis, IN 46220

On May 19, two days before the Commencement Ceremony, VCP seniors will report to school for a regularly scheduled day, then travel after morning attendance to a group breakfast before visiting the graduation event site at the University of Indianapolis for a ceremony rehearsal. 

Attendance is required. Families are asked to help ensure students are at school for this important rehearsal event. 

Transportation to the Commencement Ceremony venue is provided by VCP, and seniors will dismiss from school on the regular school day schedule. 

The Victory College Prep community will celebrate the Commencement Ceremony of the Class of 2026on Thursday, May 21, at 4:30 p.m. in the Ruth Lilly Performance Hall of the Christel De Haan Fine Arts Center on the campus of the University of Indianapolis.

TICKET INFORMATION + STUDENT REQUIREMENTS TO PARTICIPATE
Tickets are required to attend the Commencement Ceremony and are available  to families in set quantities. Limited additional tickets are also available for cash-only purchase.

• 4 free tickets are issued to each graduate for family and friends, and some eligible students may receive additional free tickets;
• Graduates may purchase  additional tickets for $10 each but may not exceed a total of 9 tickets total (both free and purchased);
• For-sale tickets may be purchased between May 13 and May 20;
• Tickets will NOT be available for purchase at the door the day of the event.

To participate in the Commencement Ceremony, seniors must: 

• attend school and graduation rehearsal on Tuesday, May 19
• meet Indiana State Requirements for a Core 40+ high school diploma 
• participate in Senior Signing Day on May 7

DAY OF EVENT SCHEDULE + PLANNING INFORMATION

2:00 p.m. Graduates arrive at venue
3:45 p.m. Venue doors open, ticketed guest entry begins
4:30 p.m. Commencement Ceremony begins promptly

Parking for the event is on-site at the University of Indianapolis campus. Event attendees are encouraged to use the parking lot located at the corner of Shelby Street and Hannah Avenue (large yellow oval). After parking, the Christel De Haan Fine Arts Center (C) is best accessed on foot via a circle drive in front of the venue. 

MORE FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many guests are allowed per student?
A graduate is allowed a maximum of 9 guests, all of whom must present a ticket to attend. 

Who needs a ticket?
Anyone who wants to attend needs a ticket, including but not limited to VCP student siblings and parents/guardians of graduates. Tickets are only available in advance and not at the venue.

Is there assigned seating in the venue?
No. Seats are first come, first served. Families and guests may choose their seats on the venue main floor or two balconies. Seniors will be seated on stage and in view of all audience seats.

What if we have more people that want to come than we have tickets for?
VCP will share information on how to access an event livestream when that information is available.

Can we bring balloons and flowers? 
Flowers can be brought into the venue, but balloons must stay in your car through the ceremony. Noise makers and other similar devices are also prohibited.

What is the dress code?
Graduates should be dressed professionally under their cap, gown, and any cords/medals they have been awarded. Students are prohibited from wearing sweatpants, jeans, leggings, or Crocs shoes.

Can seniors decorate their graduate caps? 
Yes. However, all cap decorates must be approved by high school leadership no later than May 19. All unapproved decorations will be removed from caps prior to the Commencement Ceremony.

Is the diploma students receive an official document?
The diploma received at the graduation ceremony is symbolic of students’ completing all necessary requirements for graduation. Formal, official transcripts utilized for college admissions and similar situations are available to students beginning in June.