Spring 2026 commencement (online and cohort), Friday afternoon

By Ralph Freso

GCU Spring 2026 Commencement for online and cohort students concluded Friday afternoon, May 1, 2026. It was the last of seven ceremonies for nontraditional students and celebrated graduates from the colleges of Doctoral Studies, Arts and Media, Education (bachelor's) and Theology. Story Livestream

  • A graduate takes a selfie during the Friday afternoon commencement ceremony for online students at Global Credit Union Arena on May 1, 2026.
  • A graduate looks to the crowd during the Friday afternoon commencement ceremony for online students at Global Credit Union Arena on May 1, 2026.
  • A graduate takes a selfie during the Friday afternoon commencement ceremony for online students. May 1, 2026.
  • College of Doctoral Studies Dean Dr. Michael Berger applauds the graduates during the Friday afternoon commencement ceremony for online students. May 1, 2026.
  • Graduates celebrate their big day during the Friday afternoon commencement ceremony for online students. May 1, 2026.
  • Student speaker Matthew Snider addresses his fellow graduates during the Friday afternoon commencement ceremony for online students. May 1, 2026.
  • A doctoral graduate gets hooded during the Friday afternoon commencement ceremony for online students. May 1, 2026.
  • Doctoral graduates get hooded during the Friday afternoon commencement ceremony for online students. May 1, 2026.
  • University Provost Dr. Randy Gibb presents graduates with their diplomas during the Friday afternoon commencement ceremony for online students. May 1, 2026.
  • A doctoral graduate gets hooded by College of Doctoral Studies Associate Dean Dr. Cynthia Bainbridge during the Friday afternoon commencement ceremony for online students. May 1, 2026.
  • A graduate celebrates after receiving her diploma during the Friday afternoon commencement ceremony for online students. May 1, 2026.
  • A graduate gestures skyward after receiving his diploma during the Friday afternoon commencement ceremony for online students. May 1, 2026.
  • Family members cheer on their graduate during the Friday afternoon commencement ceremony for online students. May 1, 2026.
  • A graduate hugs a faculty member on stage during the Friday afternoon commencement ceremony for online students. May 1, 2026.
  • A graduate high-fives a fellow online student during the Friday afternoon commencement ceremony for online students. May 1, 2026.
  • A graduate shows off her diploma during the Friday afternoon commencement ceremony for online students. May 1, 2026.
  • A graduate shows off her diploma to family and friends in the crowd during the Friday afternoon commencement ceremony for online students. May 1, 2026.
  • A graduate shows off her diploma to family and friends in the crowd during the Friday afternoon commencement ceremony for online students. May 1, 2026.
  • A graduate waves to family and friends in the crowd during the Friday afternoon commencement ceremony for online students. May 1, 2026.
  • A graduate shows off her diploma to family and friends in the crowd during the Friday afternoon commencement ceremony for online students. May 1, 2026.
  • A graduate reacts in disbelief after receiving her diploma during the Friday afternoon commencement ceremony for online students. May 1, 2026.
  • Graduates congratulate each other during the Friday afternoon commencement ceremony for online students. May 1, 2026.
  • A graduate shows off her diploma to family and friends in the crowd during the Friday afternoon commencement ceremony for online students. May 1, 2026.
  • Family members rejoice as they watch their graduates walk across the stage during the Friday afternoon commencement ceremony for online students. May 1, 2026.
  • Graduates celebrate under a shower of confetti streamers at the conclusion of the Friday afternoon commencement ceremony for online students. May 1, 2026.
  • Graduates celebrate as they exit the arena following the Friday afternoon commencement ceremony for online students. May 1, 2026.
  • Graduates are greeted with hugs by family members following the Friday afternoon commencement ceremony for online students. May 1, 2026.
  • Graduates are greeted with hugs on the Quad following the Friday afternoon commencement ceremony for online students. May 1, 2026.
  • A graduating couple share a kiss following the Friday afternoon commencement ceremony for online students. May 1, 2026.
  • Thunder fist-bumps a graduate’s family member following the Friday afternoon commencement ceremony for online students. May 1, 2026.
  • Happy graduates celebrate with family and friends on the Quad following the Friday afternoon commencement ceremony for online students. May 1, 2026.
  • A graduate kisses her daughter following the Friday afternoon commencement ceremony for online students. May 1, 2026.
  • Graduates take photos with family and friends on the Quad following the Friday afternoon commencement ceremony for online students. May 1, 2026.
  • Graduates and family members take photos with Thunder following the Friday afternoon commencement ceremony for online students. May 1, 2026.
  • Graduates take photos with family following the Friday afternoon commencement ceremony for online students. May 1, 2026.
  • Graduates take selfies with friends following the Friday afternoon commencement ceremony for online students. May 1, 2026.
  • A class of 2026 graduate holds her diploma following the Friday afternoon commencement ceremony for online students. May 1, 2026.

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