Enlightium Academy graduates earn a fully accredited high school diploma, and we celebrate every senior with a graduation ceremony built for online families Open to all Academy seniors and their families. Optional in-person and livestream attendance.
A link to join will be shared in the Enlightium Parents app and via email on Saturday, June 6, 2026 at 1pm EST.
Earning a diploma online doesn't mean walking the stage alone. For more than 20 years, Enlightium families have traveled from across the country — and around the world — to mark this milestone together. Our graduation ceremony is a chance to celebrate your student's work, your family's commitment, and the community that's been with you every step of the way.
WHEN
Saturday, June 6, 2026
Time: 2:00 - 4:00 pm Eastern Time
WHERE
Biltmore Church
35 Clayton Rd, Arden, NC 28704
This event is only available to graduating seniors and their families
WHAT TO EXPECT
WHO
Any Enlightium Academy senior on track to complete graduation requirements is invited to participate, including:
If your student is graduating mid-year or on a non-traditional timeline, we can still include them in the next ceremony. Reach out to the registrar to confirm eligibility.
To walk the stage, they need to attend the Graduation Rehearsal, help from 11:00 am - 1:00 pm Eastern Time on June 6
Cap and gown: recommended to order no later than April.
Enlightium is accredited by Cognia, ACSI, and recognized by the NCAA, and CollegeBoard AP — so the diploma your student earns opens the same doors as any other accredited high school.
Every number below represents a real student who left Enlightium more confident, more capable, and more sure of who they are.
Annual Graduates
Every year, more than 500 students graduate with fully accredited diplomas.
Students Served
Over two decades of proven results in Christian education.
Graduation Rate
More than 87% of students graduate (double the national average for online schools).
Colleges & Universities
Graduates accepted to 300+ institutions globally.
2025 Graduation Ceremony
2024 Graduation Ceremony
2023 Graduation Ceremony
2022 Graduation Ceremony
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2020 Graduation Ceremony
2019 Graduation Ceremony
| Subject | Requirements | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Bible | Up to four Bible courses (one each year) | Up to 4 |
| English | Four English courses (with an emphasis on writing and literature in grades 11 and 12) | 4 |
| History | Three history courses: U.S. History, A Contemporary World History course, such as Economics, & Civics | 3 |
| Math | Three math courses (including Algebra I, Geometry, and Algebra Il or Mathematics in Society; math courses may overlap with math-based quantities coursework) | 3 |
| Science | Three science courses, two of which should be in a laboratory science (Physical Science, Biology, Chemistry, or Physics) and one non-laboratory science (Integrated Physics and Chemistry or High School Natural Sciences) | 3 |
| Personalized Pathway | One credit of Personalized Pathway elective | 1 |
| Career Tech. Ed. (CTE) | One credit of Career and Technical Education elective (minimum 0.5 ECLR required during grades 11 and 12) | 1 |
| Fine & Performing Arts | One credit of Fine and Performing Arts elective | 1 |
| Physical Education | Physical Education (1.5 credits) and High School Health (0.5 credit) | 2 |
| World Languages | Up to two World Language courses (this requirement may be waived based on post-high school plans) | Up to 2 |
| Total Required Credits | Minimum of 22 |
Yes! Participating in the graduation ceremony is a fun opportunity for seniors; it is recommended, but not required. Enlightium will mail graduating students their diplomas if they are unable to attend.
No. The graduation ceremony is open to currently enrolled students in grades PreK-12 and their families. We encourage our graduating students and their families to travel to the graduation ceremony, if possible, to celebrate our seniors and to attend the following picnic
Students and their families who cannot participate in the graduation ceremony have a couple of other options. You can host your own private graduation ceremony with friends and family. Enlightium will also live stream the graduation ceremony and make the link available to students and their parents. Families can use the live feed or view the recording anytime after.
If the graduating senior will be present for the in-person ceremony, they will need to order through Jostens for consistent robes, tassels, etc.
You can order your cap, gown, and tassel from Jostens in Enlightium’s colors. Here you will find several graduation items to choose from.
Please dress in a semi-formal or professional attire. Men should wear slacks, button up shirts, and dress shoes. Women should wear a dress or skirt that is at least knee length or longer, or dress pants and a blouse with dress shoes. Please review the Enlightium Events dress code policy.
Enlightium Academy in Spokane, Washington, is fully accredited and recognized for academic excellence by respected organizations, ensuring that our students' coursework and diplomas are recognized by colleges and universities worldwide.
Choosing the right online education can be overwhelming thus we provide virtual open houses for prospective families.
A live demo gives you a chance to see how families have successfully moved to online learning with Enlightium Academy and what sets us apart.
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Don’t just take our word for it—listen to the stories of families who’ve chosen Enlightium and found success. Our community of over 5,000 online students speaks to the strength of our program and the profound impact it has on our students’ lives.
This was our first year with Enlightium Academy and I love it for my daughter! She has grown so much spiritually and academically! The weight of having to do it all has been lifted since I have 3 small children as well. We feel supported in our homeschool life!
This program is really focused on a good education for your kids.
The ability to adapt to our child’s learning challenges made for a smooth transition bringing joy that she is actually learning now and retaining the knowledge. We can not wait to tackle another year!
Love the curriculum. The teachers are wonderful and caring. Any technical issues are resolved almost immediately and the billing department has excellent customer service
This was our first year with Enlightium Academy and I love it for my daughter! She has grown so much spiritually and academically! The weight of having to do it all has been lifted since I have 3 small children as well. We feel supported in our homeschool life!
This program is really focused on a good education for your kids.
The ability to adapt to our child’s learning challenges made for a smooth transition bringing joy that she is actually learning now and retaining the knowledge. We can not wait to tackle another year!
Love the curriculum. The teachers are wonderful and caring. Any technical issues are resolved almost immediately and the billing department has excellent customer service
This education option has blessed our lives in so many ways. We will forever be grateful to Enlightium Academy.
Enlightium academy has helped me so much in the homeschooling of my son. They have worked with our scheduling and been there with answers to any questions we've had. They have made this a wonderful experience.
I love the curriculum given to my kids and the teachers are very helpful. My kids are making way better grades with this program then they did in public school.
Enlightium Academy ended up being everything I was looking for. It offers a good, flexible curriculum that truly accommodates my schedule without sacrificing learning. Most importantly, they teach the Bible in such an amazing way. It’s just perfect—I don’t regret being part of this school for a moment.
This education option has blessed our lives in so many ways. We will forever be grateful to Enlightium Academy.
Enlightium academy has helped me so much in the homeschooling of my son. They have worked with our scheduling and been there with answers to any questions we've had. They have made this a wonderful experience.
I love the curriculum given to my kids and the teachers are very helpful. My kids are making way better grades with this program then they did in public school.
Enlightium Academy ended up being everything I was looking for. It offers a good, flexible curriculum that truly accommodates my schedule without sacrificing learning. Most importantly, they teach the Bible in such an amazing way. It’s just perfect—I don’t regret being part of this school for a moment.
