Graduation Information

School District Five announces 2026 graduation dates (click on each school's name to view the Live Stream Link)

IRMO – Lexington-Richland School District Five will hold its 2026 high school graduation ceremonies Friday, May 22 at the Colonial Life Arena.  

• Dutch Fork High School: May 22 at 8:00 a.m.
• Irmo High School: May 22 at 11:30 a.m.
• Spring Hill High School: May 22 at 3:00 p.m.
• Chapin High School: May 22 at 6:00 p.m.

Graduation times and dates vary each year. While districts annually submit preferred dates for graduation ceremonies at the Colonial Life Arena, the arena ultimately selects and provides dates and times for several districts based on the arena’s availabilities and processes.

Colonial Life Arena's Clear Bag Policy

Parking for Graduates & Attendees

Colonial Life Arena's General Public Parking

• U of SC surface lots surrounding Colonial Life Arena will be available for guest parking at no charge.  Public city garages may  charge a parking fee.
• To view an interactive parking map, visit Colonial Life Arena's 2026 Graduation Information Page and check the boxes on the left related to Parking/Parking Garages.