Virtual Commencement
Today is YOUR day
Congratulations to the class of 2026!
The moment you’ve been working towards for years is finally here. It’s time to celebrate your achievement surrounded by people who are so proud of everything you’ve accomplished.
Welcome to the ranks of 1 million University of Phoenix alumni!
Important Ceremony Day Information
Everyone is invited to celebrate our graduates at the Virtual Commencement, which is streamed on YouTube. If you’d like to access the comment feature during the ceremony, you’ll need a YouTube account. See YouTube links above for watching the ceremony.
- Commencement videos will be available for viewing up to 30 days after the ceremony.
- The personalized slides will be displayed alphabetically (by last name) by degree level conferral (Associates, Bachelors, Masters & Doctoral) for each ceremony.
- Watch the countdown timer on the commencement ceremony video to see what degree level name slides are next to help gauge when you’ll be featured.
- You won't be shown live during the ceremony but your personalized slide will be.
How to participate
1. Register online
REGISTRATION CLOSES March 19
- () and log into your My Phoenix account
- Review Eligibility Requirements and if eligible to walk select the red View registration button
- Select View Schedule and Register
- Select your graduating program
- Select the preferred virtual commencement ceremony time.
- 10:00 am AZ/PDT (7 am HST, 11 am MDT, 12 pm CDT, 1 pm EDT)
- 1:30 pm AZ/PDT (10:30 am HST, 2:30 pm MDT, 3:30 pm CDT, 4:30 pm EDT)
- Complete registration. (After you successfully register, you’ll receive a confirmation email.)
- Late registrations cannot be accommodated due to the production schedule for this ceremony.
- Friends and family are not required to register. Just you!
2. Personalize your name slide
Please note, all registered graduates will have a slide with their name and degree announced during the commencement.
After your reach the confirmation page while registering you will find a link to Additional Info for your ceremony. In there you will find a link to submit your photos and message. Submit one picture and one message or favorite quote, to be featured on your personalized name slide, which will be displayed when your name is read. Also, you can share how you want your name pronounced.
If you’re not planning to wear regalia, be sure to dress professionally to look your best for your photo.
If you cannot provide a photo and/or message by the deadline date, please know there will still be a slide with your name, degree and name announcement for the ceremony.
Deadline to submit one photo, one quote/message:Â March 23rd 11:59pm
We cannot add or change anything on the personalized slides after these deadline dates. 
Sample personal slide
3. Share content for the celebration video
(Optional, this is separate from your personalized name slide. Please be sure to upload your photo for the ceremony slide before this submission.)
Deadline:Â March 23rd 11:59pm
We encourage graduates to submit their own celebratory moments for a chance to be part of our graduate video!
These submissions can include graduation parties, pictures with family, impromptu dancing or celebration, walking across a makeshift stage, hat and gown portraits, throwing hats in the air, tassel moves, etc. Landscape/horizontal orientation is preferred if possible. Please avoid sending content that includes added graphics, captions, or video transitions.
Upload your photos and/or video to for a chance to be part of our graduate video! Only 70 to 100 photos will be chosen for this video from all the submissions.Â
Please note:Â By submitting your videos and photos you agree that your submission is governed by the phoenix.edu terms of use for user content.
Important things to remember
Make sure your graduation day is everything you expect and more.
1
Register for commencement
Registration closes:Â March 23rd 11:59pm
Check eligibility requirements and register for the ceremony on the commencement registration website.
2
Submit personalized name slide information
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Instructions to submit your photo are under Additional Info on your confirmation page.
3
Submit images for video (optional, not part of your slide)
DEADLINE:Â Mar 22nd
Submit pictures and/or video to  for a chance to be in the celebratory video.Â
How to order regalia (optional)
Although regalia is not required, if you want to order a set for pictures or memorabilia, you can do so through  (select “virtual” from the dropdown menu). Military graduates can also order a military cord.
If you want to have regalia in time for your personalized slide photo, you must order by these dates:
- Standard Shipping to have in time for photo: February 22, 2026
- Expedited 2-day shipping to have in time for photo: March 1, 2026
- Standard Shipping to have by graduation day: April 5, 2026
- Expedited 2-day shipping to have by graduation day: April 12, 2026
- For Doctoral Grads to have by graduation day: March 6, 2026
Share your celebration
Don’t forget to share your big moment on social media with hashtag #UOPXGrad2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, you are welcome to participate in both.
It’s easy. When they become available, send them the direct commencement link to the virtual commencement you registered for prior to the ceremony. Commencements will be available for viewing up to 30 days after the ceremony.
No. Graduates will not be on camera and therefore no camera is required. However, everyone is encouraged to post celebratory comments in the chat window throughout the ceremony, which is viewable to all.
Regalia is not required, but some students might want to order a set for pictures or memorabilia. If so, you can do so . Military graduates can also order a military cord. If you want to have regalia in time for your personalized slide photo, you must order by these dates:
- Standard Shipping to have in time for photo: February 22, 2026
- Expedited 2-day shipping to have in time for photo: March 1, 2026
- Standard Shipping to have by graduation day: April 5, 2026
- Expedited 2-day shipping to have by graduation day: April 12, 2026
- For Doctoral Grads to have by graduation day: March 6, 2026
If you have any questions, please send them to the commencement inbox.