Join us in celebrating the graduating class of Goldey-Beacom College!
At Goldey-Beacom College, we’re honored to celebrate the outstanding achievements of the graduating students of 2026 at our annual Commencement ceremony.
Find information below for students participating in the 2025-26 Commencement Ceremony.
For any questions, contact the Commencement Committee.
Applications to graduate are now closed.
Join us at Caps & Cork, an exclusive celebration for the Class of 2026. Open to those 21 and older, this event promises a night of revelry and nostalgia with your favorite GBC staff serving as special guest bartenders. Reminisce with classmates and raise a glass to the achievements of the graduating class.
Date: May 7th
Time: 6-8pm
Location: Cork & Barrel Pub
4809 Limestone Rd
Pike Creek, DE 19808
Doors Open: 9am
Grads Arrive: 9-9:45am
Processional: 10:45am
Ceremony Begins: 11am
Where: Chase Center on the Riverfront
815 Justison Street Wilmington, DE 19801
Final semester and all degree requirements are completed.
Grades are passed back to the student record system the Wednesday after the last day of classes.
All degrees are conferred after grade pass-back occurs and any grade changes are reconciled.
Diplomas are ordered with our vendor, Paradigm, typically within 2 weeks of the semester’s end.
Diplomas are processed at Paradigm and take approximately 2-3 weeks.
Diplomas are shipped directly from Paradigm to the student approximately 4 weeks after diploma is ordered.
A CeDiploma email is sent to the student’s GBC email account with access to their electronic diploma.
For those who ship to GBC, an email will be sent to inform students when the diploma is ready for pickup.
If needed, you can reorder your diploma anytime. For details, visit the Registrar’s webpage
Order a frame to display your diploma online.
The Keynote Speaker for the 2025-26 Commencement Ceremony is Kemal Erkan, CEO of United Medical and the American Surgery Center.
Commencement will be held at the Chase Center on the Riverfront in Wilmington, DE.
Chase Center Address: 815 Justison Street Wilmington, DE 19801
Join us at the Chase Center on the Riverfront in Wilmington, DE for the Goldey-Beacom College 2025-26 Commencement Ceremony. Continue to check back here as we get closer to Commencement for more information.
Please be aware that graduating students will receive 6 tickets each. Every guest (including children) must have a ticket.
Guests may arrive between 9am and 10:30am.
There is plenty of free parking located at the Chase Center on the Riverfront.
GBC is excited to announce that the Marriott in Newark is offering a discounted rate to the families of graduating students.
Start Date: Thursday, May 07, 2026
End Date: Saturday, May 09, 2026
Location: Courtyard by Marriott Newark-University of Delaware
Rate: $165.00 USD per night
Last Day to Book: Monday, April 20, 2026
Families and guests visiting for commencement will find an overwhelming number of dining options in the surrounding area. The restaurants listed below represent a selection of nearby options.
Please visit each restaurant’s website for menus, hours, and reservation availability.
Goldey-Beacom College is a Equal Opportunity Employer/Program. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.
Text Telephone/Teletypewriter (TTY) Relay Service: 711 or 800-232-5460 for English or 877-335-7595 for Spanish
