Texas Christian University conferred degrees on more than 2,800 Horned Frogs during its spring 2026 commencement May 8-9, marking the debut of a reimagined and expanded ceremony tradition that brought the entire graduating class together at Amon G. Carter Stadium.

The Friday evening all-university ceremony featured the official conferring of degrees by Chancellor Daniel W. Pullin, alongside multiple speakers, longstanding TCU traditions and a fireworks finale that lit up the stadium as graduates turned their tassels.

“Tonight’s all-university commencement is our way to celebrate the Class of 2026 together,” Pullin said. “Earning a TCU degree is the culmination of years of hard work and sacrifice, and it reflects the power of a TCU education to prepare graduates to make a meaningful impact in their communities and around the world.”

The move to Amon G. Carter Stadium carried significant meaning for the class of 2026, ho first gathered on the field in 2022 for their incoming class photo. Friday’s ceremony brought them back to that same field for one final celebration together, this time as graduates.

 Throughout Friday and Saturday, each school and college hosted its own academic convocation, with deans leading ceremonies that featured the calling of every graduate’s name, their walk across the stage and recognitions specific to each college. The convocation format eliminated ticketing, expanded seating and ensured every family member who wanted to attend could do so. Both the all-university commencement and every academic convocation were streamed live for friends and family unable to attend in person.

Spring 2026 Commencement by the Numbers

Of the more than 2,800 graduates, the class included over 500 graduate-level students. Among undergraduates were one student who earned three degrees, 44 double degrees, 68 graduates with a 4.0 GPA and more than 1,400 recipients of Latin honors. The class also included more than 160 international students representing 49 countries, more than 1,100 students from 46 states and more than 1,400 students from Texas.

Graduates crossed stages from across TCU’s academic community, including the Anne Burnett Marion School of Medicine at TCU, AddRan College of Liberal Arts, the College of Education, the College of Fine Arts, Harris College of Nursing & Health Sciences, Louise Dilworth Davis College of Science & Engineering, Bob Schieffer College of Communication and the Neeley School of Business, as well as Brite Divinity School.