Experience the pride and excitement as Aims Community College sends off its Spring 2026 graduates into the future, ready to make an impact.
Aims Community College celebrates graduating students at 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. Friday, May 15, in the Aims Welcome Center, 4901 W. 20th St. in Greeley. The first ceremony, for Arts & Sciences graduates, begins at 11 a.m. The second, for Allied Health & Wellness, Business & Technology, Public Safety, Education and Transportation graduates, is at 3 p.m.
490 students will take part in the official commencement ceremonies. Graduates range in age from 15 to 72. 1,289 students graduated or are potentially graduating, with 2,210 credentials being awarded or potentially awarded.
The following are to be awarded: 273 Associate of Arts Degrees, 47 Associate of Science Degrees, 54 Associate of General Studies Degrees, 193 Associate of Applied Science Degrees, one Associate of Engineering Science Degree, seven Bachelor of Applied Science Degrees and 1,635 Certificates.
Brian Bernal is a non-traditional student who returned to education after years of physically demanding jobs. He shifted gears, focusing on Psychology at Aims, and plans to study Human Services at the University of Northern Colorado. Bernal became involved in various student activities and served as president of the Aims Student Government Association.
Felicia Gonzalez-Soto came to Aims to pursue veterinary medicine. She is completing an Associate Degree in Animal Science and plans to transfer to Colorado State University to complete a bachelor’s degree and eventually attend vet school.
Jose Leon transformed from a disengaged student at Northridge High School in Greeley into a high-achieving English major at Aims. His path as a first-generation college student highlights resilience, academic growth and a renewed sense of purpose shaping his path toward the University of Colorado Boulder.
Elizabeth Spayd turned a bold investment into a thriving mobile boutique while earning two associate degrees — one in Business Management and one in Marketing Management — and a certificate in Small Business Management.
Seating for the live ceremony is limited and tickets are required. Students who are eligible received an access code after registration to order digital tickets. Guests can watch a livestream from home or view a live feed in the Welcome Center Ballrooms without a ticket.
Doors open 90 minutes before each ceremony. Accessible parking is available in the Welcome Center’s north parking lot; vehicles must display a placard or license plate. Aims has implemented a clear bag policy, and metal detectors will be in use. Prohibited items include air horns or other loud noisemakers, balloons, outside food and beverages (water in clear bottles is permitted), and firearms, knives and other weapons.
Additional celebrations include Fire Academy Graduation at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 16; Police Academy Graduation at 12:30 p.m. Saturday, May 16; and EMS Graduation at 3 p.m. Saturday, May 16, all at the Welcome Center on the Greeley campus.
- Fire Academy Graduation | 10 a.m. Saturday, May 16 | Welcome Center, Greeley Campus
- Police Academy Graduation | 12:30 p.m. Saturday, May 16 | Welcome Center, Greeley Campus
- EMS Graduation | 3 p.m. Saturday, May 16 | Welcome Center, Greeley Campus
To request accommodations, call 970.339.6388 or email disabilities@aims.edu.
More information is available at aims.co/commencement.
