Spring 2026 commencement (online and cohort), Tuesday

By Ralph Freso

GCU Spring 2026 Commencement for online and cohort students kicked off April 28, 2026. It was the first of seven ceremonies for nontraditional students and celebrated graduates from the Colangelo College of Business. Story Livestream

  • A graduate gets a lift from a friend to show off her shoes during the Tuesday commencement ceremony for online students at Global Credit Union Arena.
  • A graduate takes pictures during the Tuesday commencement ceremony for online students at Global Credit Union Arena.
  • A graduate waves to family and friends in the crowd during the Tuesday commencement ceremony for online students at Global Credit Union Arena.
  • A graduate records video during the Tuesday commencement ceremony for online students.
  • Kristine Rizzo (left) and Sarah Collins (center) are excited for their big day during the Tuesday commencement ceremony for online students.
  • Student speaker Collin Buford addresses his fellow graduates during the Tuesday commencement ceremony for online students.
  • Graduates celebrate after receiving their diploma during the Tuesday commencement ceremony for online students.
  • Graduates celebrate after receiving their diploma during the Tuesday commencement ceremony for online students.
  • Graduates celebrate after receiving their diploma during the Tuesday commencement ceremony for online students.
  • A graduate flexes some muscle after receiving his diploma during the Tuesday commencement ceremony for online students.
  • Graduates wave to family and friends in the crowd after receiving their diploma during the Tuesday commencement ceremony for online students.
  • Family members cheer on their graduate during the Tuesday commencement ceremony for online students.
  • Graduates point to family and friends after receiving their diploma during the Tuesday commencement ceremony for online students.
  • The day was twice as nice for a pair of identical twins as they hold up their diplomas during the Tuesday commencement ceremony for online students.
  • Graduates display their diplomas during the Tuesday commencement ceremony for online students.
  • Graduates display their diploma in celebration during the Tuesday commencement ceremony for online students.
  • Graduates celebrate under a shower of confetti streamers during the Tuesday commencement ceremony for online students.
  • A graduate kisses her 18 month-old daughter following the Tuesday commencement ceremony for online students.
  • Confetti rains down on a graduate and her friends as they celebrate on the Quad following the Tuesday commencement ceremony for online students.
  • A graduate is greeted with hugs and flowers from a family member following the Tuesday commencement ceremony for online students at Global Credit Union Arena.
  • A graduate with balloons following the Tuesday commencement ceremony for online students at Global Credit Union Arena.
  • Graduates celebrated with friends and family members on the Quad following the Tuesday commencement ceremony for online students.
  • Graduates take selfies with family and friends on the Quad following the Tuesday commencement ceremony for online students.
  • Graduates take photos with family members on the Quad following the Tuesday commencement ceremony for online students.
  • Thunder shows an online grad the proper way to Lopes-Up during the Tuesday commencement ceremony for online students.
  • There were plenty of smiles on the Quad following the Tuesday commencement ceremony for online students.
  • An online graduate with her diploma following the Tuesday commencement ceremony for online students.

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GCU Magazine

August 2026

Bible Verse

Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God's will is — His good, pleasing, and perfect will. (Romans 12:2)

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