Congrats to the class of 2026!

# Join us for our May 2nd ceremonies

Celebrate commencement with us live, or relive the moment with playback available for 30 days.

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Virtual ceremony − Morning (AM)

**Morning: 10:00 am AZ/PDT**  
(7 am HST, 11 am MDT, 12 pm CDT, 1 pm EDT) 

[View morning ceremony](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rkQ0s7VIZQ8)
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Virtual ceremony − Afternoon (PM)

**Afternoon: 1:30 pm AZ/PDT**  
(10:30 am HST, 2:30 pm MDT, 3:30 pm CDT, 4:30 pm EDT)

[View afternoon ceremony](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H2BUh1hToQM)
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## Frequently Asked Questions

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### Can I participate in a virtual as well as in-person ceremony?

Yes, you are welcome to participate in both.

### How can graduates invite their family and friends to the ceremony?

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.

### Will graduates be on camera? If not, how else can people participate live?

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.

### Is regalia required?

Regalia is not required, but some students might want to order a set for pictures or memorabilia. If so, you can do so [here](http://colleges.herffjones.com/college/uopx/). 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

### Will there be a program available for this ceremony?

Yes, there will be a [digital program](http://www.gilmore.ca/ApolloCommencementBook/) that can be downloaded and shared with family and friends. It will be available the day of the ceremony as well as one month after the ceremony. Also, doctoral graduates will see their dissertation titles and chair names in the program.

### Where can graduates get additional questions answered, specific to the ceremony?

If you have any questions, please send them to the [commencement inbox](mailto:uopxcommencement@phoenix.edu).