Commencement Directory For AZCN
Celebrating Our Future Nurses: 2026 Commencement
Congratulations to our amazing graduating class of 2026! You’ve put in countless hours studying, training, and working hands-on with patient care to reach this moment. This special occasion isn’t just to celebrate your academic achievements, but your commitment to healing and dedication to making a difference in the lives of others.
Your Commencement Celebration
This day marks more than the end of your studies or a ceremony. It is your official entry into one of healthcare’s most trusted and essential professions. As you take the Nurse’s Pledge and receive your pin, you are joining a legacy of Arizona College of Nursing graduates who are consistently making a difference in communities across the country.
Whether you’re celebrating in person at one of our 21 campus locations or joining virtually from home, this is your moment to shine. We look forward to celebrating with our graduates and their loved ones.
Find Your Campus Commencement
Select your campus below to access specific ceremony details, including schedules, parking information, local resources, and other helpful information to make your day stress-free and unforgettable.
Aurora Campus
Ceremony Date: 4/27/26 at 2:00 pm
Location: Davis Auditorium in Sturm Hall
Chesapeake Campus
Ceremony Date: 4/28/26 at 11:00 am
Location: Chesapeake Conference Center
Cincinnati Campus
Ceremony Date: 4/27/26 at 11:00 am
Location: Cooper Creek Event Center
Cleveland Campus
Ceremony Date: 4/30/26 at 12:30 pm
Location: Cuyahoga Community College
Dallas Campus
Ceremony Date: 4/24/26 at 2:00 pm
Location: Dallas Marriott Downtown Hotel
Falls Church Campus
Ceremony Date: 4/24/26 at 11:00 am
Location: The George Washington Masonic National Memorial
Fort Lauderdale Campus
Ceremony Date: 4/24/26 at 5:30 pm
Location: The Westin
Hartford Campus
Ceremony Date: 4/24/26 at 4:00 pm
Location: Theater of the Performing Arts
Las Vegas Campus
Ceremony Date: 4/24/26 at 1:00 pm
Location: Westgate Convention Center
Ontario Campus
Ceremony Date: 4/30/26 at 2:00 pm
Location: DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel
Phoenix Campus
Ceremony Date: 4/28/26 at 1:00 pm
Location: Madison Center for the Arts
Salt Lake City Campus
Ceremony Date: 4/27/26 at 6:00 pm
Location: Viridian Event Center
Sarasota Campus
Ceremony Date: 4/28/26 at 11:00 am
Location: Lakewood Ranch Golf and Country Club
Southfield Campus
Ceremony Date: 4/24/26 at 1:00 pm
Location: MSU Management Education Center
Tampa Campus
Ceremony Date: 4/24/26 at 6:00 pm
Location: Higgins Hall
Tempe Campus
Ceremony Date: 4/28/26 at 12:00 pm
Location: North Phoenix Baptist Church
Tucson Campus
Ceremony Date: 5/8/26 at 5:30 pm
Location: Vail Theatre of the Arts
Our Nursing Traditions
The path to becoming a nurse is filled with special moments, and these ceremonies are our way of honoring the traditions that make our profession so meaningful.
Nurse’s Pledge: Join your fellow graduates in reciting the modern version of the Florence Nightingale Pledge. It is a heartfelt promise to uphold the values and responsibilities of nursing, and to confirm your commitment to ethical nursing practice.
Pinning Ceremony: This cherished tradition signifies the completion of a nursing program and marks your official entry into the nursing profession. Your Arizona College of Nursing pin is a symbol of your commitment to excellence in patient care. Pinning is a rite of passage, signaling your transition from student nurse to professional nurse, and we can’t wait to celebrate with you.
Faculty Recognition: This is our chance to say thank you! We give special recognition to the wonderful instructors, clinical mentors, and faculty members who have guided you, believed in you, and been your biggest cheerleaders throughout your journey at the College.
