Key Takeaways
The Fall 2026 Virtual Commencement recognizes 6,526 graduates earning associate, bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees.
- Bachelor’s degrees make up the largest part of the graduating class.
- Nearly 4,000 graduates earned a bachelor’s degree, while more than 2,400 earned a master’s degree.
- There’s no single age that defines a UAGC graduate.
- The average age of this year’s graduates is 37, but the class spans more than five decades, from age 20 to 75.
- Graduates are joining the celebration from across the country and beyond.
- Texas has the most graduates with 812, followed closely by California with 804.
- Graduates are also represented at military bases around the world.
Business programs are well represented. Business Administration is the most common major, with 1,430 graduates, followed by Organizational Management with 613. Psychology is close behind with 600. - The graduating class represents a wide range of fields. Other top majors include Health Care Administration, Human Resources Management, Early Childhood Education, Business Leadership, Cyber and Data Security Technology, Social and Criminal Justice, and Finance.
UAGC Commencement by the Numbers: Fall 2026 | Infographic
We’re honored to be celebrating graduates of the University of Arizona Global Campus (UAGC) during the Fall 2026 Virtual Commencement Ceremony on Saturday, October 24, 2026.
To recognize their achievements, we’ve broken down the numbers that make up graduates who we are celebrating on the big day.
The infographic below demonstrates the diversity of these graduates, who they are, and the degree programs that will carry them into the next stage of their lives.
Congratulations, UAGC Class of 2026 graduates!
UAGC Graduation Requirements
The road to a degree is unique for every UAGC student. While the journey may be different, each graduate becomes an expert in time management. They have all worked countless hours to complete their courses while balancing the responsibilities of work and family. Each graduate crossing the stage this year has met the essential requirements for their respective degrees:
- Online associate degrees require 64 or 67 credits and a minimum 2.00 GPA
- Online bachelor’s degrees require 120 credits and a minimum 2.00 GPA
- Online master’s degrees vary in credit requirements per program and a minimum 3.00 GPA
- Online doctoral degrees vary in credit requirements per program and a minimum 3.00 GPA
Want to Become a UAGC Grad?
Join our growing list of tenacious UAGC grads! Contact a UAGC advisor today and take your first step toward reaching your education goals.
And remember, if you are graduating this year, share your excitement and cheer on your classmates on social media using #UAGCgrad26.
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Certain degree programs may not be available in all states.
