Brophy College Preparatory Graduation

Information for the Class of 2026

Graduation Events and Reminders

🎓 Graduation Rehearsal | 2:30 - 5:30 p.m. | May 13

The last day of school for seniors is Wednesday, May 13, and will include a mandatory graduation rehearsal. Seniors should report to their assigned classrooms by 12:30 p.m. in Brophy Hall. Mass dress is not required for graduation rehearsal.

🎓 Baccalaureate Mass | 7 p.m. | May 15

Baccalaureate Mass is 7 p.m. on Friday, May 15, in St. Francis Xavier Church. Seniors must arrive on campus by 6 p.m. and report to their assigned classroom in Brophy Hall no later than 6:15 p.m. Mass dress is required along with a graduation gown, but no cap and tassel. Dress and grooming requirements can be found here.

To wear an additional garment or item of cultural significance to ethnic or tribal heritage at the Baccalaureate Mass and/or Commencement ceremony, a student or his parent/guardian must submit the request by 3 p.m. on Friday, April 17.

Doors to the church open at 6:15 p.m. and each guest must present a ticket at the door. Due to the church's capacity, this event is for seniors and parents/guardians only. Each family will receive three tickets. Families who have registered with the school as dual households will receive two additional tickets.

Mass will be livestreamed here for those who cannot attend. Families are invited to stay after Mass for a reception in Harper Great Hall. Attendance is required for a graduate to participate in Saturday's Commencement ceremony.

🎓 Commencement | 9 a.m. | May 16

Brophy's 78th Commencement ceremony is at 9 a.m. on Saturday, May 16, in Robson Gymnasium. Students must arrive on campus by 8 a.m. and report to their assigned classrooms in Brophy Hall. Mass dress is required with graduation gown, cap and tassel.

Doors will open for guests at 8:15 a.m. Each guest must present a ticket. Each family receives six tickets. Families who have registered as dual households are provided two additional tickets.

Note on handicapped seating: Handicapped seating is limited and parents who require it will have priority. Once parents are accommodated, remaining handicapped seating will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis.

Graduation will be livestreamed and available for viewing from home, or in the Student Activity Center for ticketed guests who may have difficulty navigating bleacher seating and stairs.

Additional Information and Links

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> Graduation Timeline
Wednesday, Feb. 18 — Cap and Gown Deadline
- Seniors order their caps and gowns through the Varsity Shop. There is no charge for the cap and gown.
Wednesday, March 11 — Magis Moments Due
- If you have questions about your son’s submission, please ask him.
Monday, March 30 — Senior Day of Service
- Brophy Seniors will have an opportunity to spend meaningful time with one another at service sites around the Valley.
Friday, April 17 — Adornment Permission Form Due
- If a student would like to add an item or a garment that is culturally significant to his religious or tribal heritage, he or his parent/guardian must make the request before 3 p.m. on Monday, May 11. If you have questions, please see Dean Johnson.
Wednesday, April 22 — Senior Farewell Dinner
- Brophy will host the annual Senior Farewell Dinner on Wednesday, April 22 from 6-8 p.m. An invitation will be sent to senior families in March. (Graduation event tickets, graduation announcements, and caps and gowns will be distributed at the end of the evening).
Saturday, April 25 — Brophy and Xavier Prom
- Prom will be on campus from 8-11 p.m.
Wednesday, May 13 — Mandatory Graduation Rehearsal
- All seniors are expected to participate in the graduation rehearsal from 2:30-5:30 p.m. at St. Francis Xavier Church.
Friday, May 15 — Baccalaureate Mass
- Baccalaureate Mass is mandatory. The Baccalaureate Mass is a solemn religious ceremony hosted at St. Francis Xavier Church. Seniors must arrive by 6 p.m. and the church doors will open at 6:15 p.m.
Saturday, May 16 — Commencement
- Seniors must be on campus by 8 a.m. and doors to Robson Gymnasium will open at 8:15 a.m. Commencement begins at 9 a.m.
> Livestream Links

Baccalaureate Mass
For those unable to attend the Baccalaureate Mass at 7 p.m., Friday, May 15 in St. Francis Xavier Church, a livestream can be found here.

Commencement Ceremony
Livestream link coming soon.
> Order Graduate Photos

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