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EVIT Completion Ceremonies

2025 Completion Ceremonies
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Monday, May 19, 2025
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Wednesday, May 21, 2025
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Salt River Fields at Talking Stick (Baseball Stadium)

7555 N Pima Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85258

EVIT holds Completion ceremonies instead of graduation to honor students for completing their certification programs. All high school and adult students completing certifications during the year are invited to participate. EVIT's 40+ programs are divided between three nights.

Dates:

  • Monday, May 19, 2025
  • Tuesday, May 20, 2025
  • Wednesday, May 21, 2025
Times:
  • Gates and Concession Stands open at 5:30 p.m.
  • Student Arrival Time - 5:45 - 6:00 p.m.
  • Ceremony Start Time - 7:00 p.m.
Location:
  • Salt River Fields and Talking Stick (Baseball Stadium)
    7555 N Pima Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85258
Parking:
  • Students will park or be dropped off at the Centerfield Gate Parking Lot (Lot C) on the east side of the Stadium.  Parents/Guests cannot park in the Centerfield parking lot.  It is reserved for students and EVIT staff.  Parents dropping off students will then be directed to the Home Plate Gate parking areas near Pima Road.  When Completion has ended, students may meet you on the concourse and leave from the Home Plate Gate. Salt River Fields Parking Map Attached.
Important Note: We are aware of the scheduling conflicts of graduations with several of the high schools within our EVIT district.  Therefore, any student who chooses to attend their high school event and is not able to attend Completion on the night of their assigned program is invited to attend one of the other nights and will sit with a group of students from their school and others in the same situation. They will still be recognized by the program they have completed. If you are in this situation, please let your instructors know which night you plan to attend. 
 
Things to know about attending the Ceremonies:
  • EVIT will celebrate 3,200+ students completing their Career Technical Education (CTE) programs over the three nights.
  • Students may not leave early at any time during the ceremony
  • No tickets are needed for guests
  • No limit to the number of guests
  • Open Seating - First-Come, First-Served
  • Gates & Concession Stands open at 5:30 p.m.
  • All guests are screened when entering Salt River Fields Stadium. It is best to bring clear bags or a small handbag to carry personal items. This will allow for quick entry into the facility the night of the event. All bags are subject to inspection.
  • Concession stands do not accept cash - Only debit/credit is accepted.
  • No balloons, noisemakers, umbrellas, glass, or confetti are allowed in the Stadium.  Authorized service animals are welcome.
  • The weather will be very warm.  Wearing a hat and sunglasses is encouraged.  Hand fans are also helpful. Factory-sealed plastic water bottles and/or empty metal drink containers are allowed. No alcohol may be brought in.
  • There is ADA Seating for individuals needing accommodations and one additional guest.  Because of the number of individuals needing accommodations, there is not room in this area for more than two individuals to sit together. ADA parking is available at Home Plate Gate parking from Pima Rd. Parking Map available here.
  • The Ceremonies will be live-streamed and begin approximately 10 minutes before the program starts. The link on our website at evit.edu/Completion (This page.)
  • For information about restrictions at Salt River Fields, their website is https://saltriverfields.com/a-z-guide/.
  • At the end of the ceremony, for safety reasons, guests must remain in their seats until the student procession has reached the concourse.  It may be helpful to designate a meeting area with your student.

EVIT Completion Ceremonies will be live-streamed.  A link will be on our website, evit.edu/completion, the day of the event.
 

Please direct any questions you may have regarding completion to Nancy Salmon, NSalmon@EVIT.edu.

list of EVIT programs

Cap & Gown:  (Required) A cap and gown are required to participate in EVIT's completion ceremony.  We encourage all students to wear the cap & gown from their home high school.  This reflects EVIT’s commitment to allowing students to proudly represent their school while uniting as one community to celebrate this important milestone together.  If you do not have a cap & gown, EVIT has a limited supply of black gowns for sale on a first-come, first-served basis.  These may be purchased at the EVIT Student Store on the Main Campus in Building #1, between school hours of 7:30 am - 4:00 pm., or from any vendor you choose.

Program Honor Cords:  (Optional for students)  To represent your program and your accomplishments, each program has been assigned a specific color of Honor Cord. These Honor Cords may be purchased from any vendor you choose.  See the attached flyer for each program's color.

Purchasing Options:  Students may purchase a Cap & Gown and/or Honor Cords from any vendor they choose or preferably through GraduationSource Online Portal. Prices and/or shipping costs vary from vendor to vendor. Orders should be placed by April 25th to ensure they arrive on time. EVIT is not responsible for these orders.

Additional Information for Students who are completing:
  • We understand that it can get warm on the field, but all students are encouraged to wear business professional attire.  Due to the terrain, NO SKINNY OR STILETTO heels are allowed on the field. Students should wear flat, low square heels or low wedge shoes. 
  • Plenty of water will be provided for the students.  They should not bring beverage containers to the ceremony.