2026 Graduation Ceremony

Class of 2026 Commencement

The Glen Oaks Community College Class of 2026 Commencement Ceremony and Nursing & Allied Health Pinning Ceremonies were held on Friday, May 8, 2026, and Thursday, May 7, 2026. Congratulations to all of our graduates on this incredible achievement.

Family, friends, faculty, and staff came together to celebrate the dedication, perseverance, and success of the Class of 2026 as graduates crossed the stage and prepared for the next chapter in their academic and professional journeys.

Photographs

Photographers captured moments throughout the ceremonies, including graduate portraits and stage crossings.

Photos from the 2026 ceremonies are available as free digital downloads.

View and Download Graduation Photos

Watch the 2026 Commencement Ceremony

Missed the ceremony or want to relive the celebration? Recordings of the Commencement Ceremony and Pinning Ceremonies remain available online.

Location: Viking Athletic Center – Glen Oaks Community College
Date Held: Friday, May 8, 2026
Time Held: 7:00 p.m.

Watch the 2026 Commencement Ceremony

I earned it Grad cap
Students at graduation
students at graduation

Nursing & Allied Health Pinning Ceremonies

The Nursing and Allied Health Pinning Ceremonies honor graduates entering the healthcare profession with compassion, professionalism, and purpose.

Allied Health Pinning Ceremony

Location: Nora Hagen Theater - Glen Oaks Community College
Date Held: Thursday, May 7, 2026
Time:  5:30 p.m.

Watch The Allied Health Pinning Ceremony

Nursing Pinning Ceremony

Location: Viking Athletic Center - Glen Oaks Community College
Date Held: Thursday, May 7, 2026
Time:  7 p.m.

Watch the Nurse Pinning Ceremony

group at pinning
sara birch pinning students
male nursing student

 

 

Important Information for future Graduates

  • Glen Oaks celebrates one commencement ceremony each spring at the conclusion of the Winter semester.

  • All students, whether or not they are participating in the ceremony, must complete the online Application for Graduation through myGOCC.

  • Additional details for the Class of 2027 commencement ceremony, including application deadlines, ceremony schedules, and graduate instructions, will be posted when available.