Welcome to commencement
Commencement is your time to shine
University of Phoenix commencement ceremonies are specially designed to honor your achievements and mark the exciting milestone of reaching graduation.
We host virtual and in-person commencement ceremonies throughout the year. The in-person locations are carefully assessed and selected based on venue availability, appropriate space and suitability of destinations for eligible students and their families.
To stay up to date on confirmed locations and details for upcoming ceremonies, please make sure to check this page and keep an eye out for commencement emails from us.
Commencement eligibility
University of Phoenix commencement ceremonies are available to degree-completing students who meet the eligibility requirements. Post Master’s Certificate/Family Nurse Practitioner program is the only certificate program eligible to participate.
To learn more about eligibility requirements, please log in to your student account 
and visit the registration page.
WHEN AND WHERE
Upcoming ceremonies
To review eligibility requirements and register for a ceremony, please visit our commencement registration page .[1]
Phoenix - Spring 2026
Check back later for details about the Spring 2026 ceremony in Phoenix.
Details to be announced
Virtual − May 2026
Check back later for details about the Virtual May 2026 ceremony.
Details to be announced
[1] Registrations for in-person commencement ceremonies are closely monitored to assess venue seating capacity requirements. If we reach capacity, we may be required to close registration earlier than planned to ensure these requirements are met. We will keep eligible graduates apprised of the situation.
Please note: The information provided here is subject to change.
If you have questions related to commencement details, please contact uopxcommencement@phoenix.edu .
