About 1,300 degree candidates celebrated this weekend during The University of Alabama’s summer 2026 commencement at Coleman Coliseum.
Fast facts
Geographic Reach: This semester’s class is from 53 of Alabama’s 67 counties, 42 states and 25 different countries.
Educational Excellence: Almost 300 students are graduating with honors, and the average GPA is 3.195 on a 4.0 scale.
Academic Journey: Applicants include 294 first-generation students and 463 were enrolled in distance learning.
Military Representation: Six graduates are active-duty military members, while 28 identify as veterans.