Congratulations CVTC Graduates!
Thursday, May 21, 2026 • 7 p.m.
Sonnentag Event Center
1075 Menomonie St, Eau Claire, WI 54703
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Doors open at 6 p.m. for guest seating. We ask all guests to be seated by 6:50 p.m.
The length of the ceremony will be approximately 1.5 hours.
Parking
There is limited parking at The Sonnentag Center with overflow parking in the UW-Eau Claire Water Street parking lot, which is located on the corner of Water Street and 2nd Avenue. No parking is allowed in "W" spaces. Carpooling is strongly recommended. A free shuttle will operate continuously between the parking lots and The Sonnentag Center from 6:15 – 8:45 p.m. The shuttle ride takes approximately five minutes on a school bus. We encourage graduates to be dropped off at the Sonnentag Center before guests process to park.
Tickets
Tickets are required for all guests, including infants and children. Tickets are only distributed to graduates. Graduates will enter through a different door than guests and do not need a ticket for the ceremony but must be wearing regalia (cap/gown).
This number of tickets will be based upon the number of graduates who request tickets and the available seats in The Sonnentag. Please safeguard your tickets because they cannot be re-issued. Also, tickets cannot be sold because they are provided at no cost.
Public Safety
To create a safer environment and expedite the entry process, The Sonnentag has implemented a clear bag policy. Only clear bags (not exceeding 12" × 6" × 12") or small, non-clear bags (not exceeding 4.5" × 6.5") will be allowed into the venue. Exceptions will be made for medically necessary items following a proper inspection at the entrance. No outside food or beverage, including water bottles, are allowed in the facility. Stilettos are not allowed in the fieldhouse. A complete list of the Sonnentag event policies can be found here.
Accessibility
Accessible seating is available on the first floor of Sonnentag. This area is reserved for guests unable to navigate stairs or bleachers and will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Guests who require wheelchair accessible and companion seating (1 guest) must email studentlife@cvtc.edu by noon on Wednesday, May 20.
You can also contact CVTC Student Life in Eau Claire with questions at 715-833-6267.
Friday, May 22, 2026 • 7 p.m.
River Falls High School
818 Cemetery Rd, River Falls, WI 54022
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Doors to River Falls High School will open at 6 p.m. for guest seating. We ask all guests to be seated by 6:50 p.m.
The length of the ceremony will be approximately 1 hour.
Parking
Parking is available in the River Falls High School lots.
Tickets
Tickets are not required for the River Falls ceremony.
Contact CVTC Student Life in River Falls with questions at 715-426-8201.
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And So the Adventure Begins
It has been an absolute honor to be your educators and staff during your time at CVTC. We look forward to your success and future endeavors. You made the right choice when starting here, and we can only hope this has opened doors to many more excellent choices in the future.
In good health and education!
The CVTC Team