Traffic Reminder: High school graduations at UH Mānoa begin

The University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa kicks off hosting nine high school graduation ceremonies starting Tuesday May 16.

The Stan Sheriff Center has been hosting more high school graduation ceremonies since Aloha Stadium was shuttered at the end of 2020. This year, renovations to the Neal S. Blaisdell Center also limited the number of large locations that hold graduations.

Motorists and nearby residents should be aware of traffic delays in and around the UH Mānoa campus two hours before and one hour after each ceremony. 

Nearby construction

Additionally, the Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation is also repairing the pavement on the H-1 Freeway eastbound from Punahou Street overpass to the University Avenue off-ramp area from 8:15 p.m. to 5:15 a.m. Find details at the DOT website. 

On campus parking is available and costs $10 per vehicle. 

High school graduation ceremonies:

• Mililani High School – Tuesday, May 16 from 6 to 10 p.m.
• Waipahu High School – Wednesday, May 17 from 6 to 10 p.m.
• Roosevelt High School – Thursday, May 18 from 6 to 10 p.m.
• Moanalua High School – Friday, May 19 from 6 to 10 p.m.
• University Lab School - Friday, May 19 from 5:30 to 8 p.m. (Andrews Amphitheater)
• Farrington High School – Saturday, May 20 from 4:30 to 8 p.m.
• Kalani High School – Tuesday, May 23 from 6 to 10:30 p.m.
• Kamehameha – Sunday, May 28 from 4 to 8:30 p.m.
• Punahou – Saturday, June 3 from 7 to 10 p.m.

UH asks that everyone attending and traveling near the area to plan ahead and be patient as Hawaiʻi celebrates the accomplishments of our high school students.