Congratulations, Graduates!
Baker College Class of 2025 | Graduation Day Highlights
Saturday,
May 16, 2026
Trinity Health Arena
470 W. Western Ave,
Muskegon, MI 49440
Ceremony
at 1 p.m.
Follow Along Live
Your family and friends can share in the excitement even if they cannot attend the ceremony. The Baker College 2026 Commencement Ceremony will be livestreamed on the Baker College YouTube channel on May 16 at 1 p.m.
Your Moment. Your Greatness. Your Celebration.
Congratulations, Baker College Graduates! The 2026 Commencement honors your hard work, determination, and the journey that brought you here. Your dedication has earned this moment of greatness, and we were so happy to celebrate it with you.
Graduate Photography: Professional photography was captured as each student crossed the stage. Graduation photos will be available in the coming weeks. If you signed up using the QR code at graduation, you will receive a direct email from Graduation Foto within the next couple of weeks with information about your personalized photos.
After that, we will also share a link with access to the larger photo files, including graduation portraits, stage crossing photos, and additional event photos. Please note that this process may take several weeks as all images are finalized and organized.
Start Sharing on Social: Share your pics, gifs, and video congratulations during our commencement live stream by using the hashtag #BCBees26 on X & Instagram starting May 8th. Be sure to tag @bakercollege in all of your graduation posts and we may share them on our social channels on commencement day!
Commencement Video: For family and friends that couldn’t join you, they can still celebrate and watch the ceremony. The ceremony was streamed live, and is still available to watch on the Baker College YouTube channel.
Post Graduation Information Honor Cord Requests: Eligible graduates who were not able to participate in the ceremony may request their honor cord by completing the form below. Once your request has been submitted and verified, additional information regarding cord distribution will be provided.
Stay Connected to the Hive
From student to alum, your place in the Hive never fades.
Baker College Alumni Community Snaps & Sips
Headshot & Networking Event
Thursday, July 9, 2026 | 6 – 8 p.m. |Michigan By the Bottle Tasting Room, Royal Oak
Connect with fellow alumni at the Snaps & Sips event, a networking happy hour with light bites, wine, and professional headshots. Update your digital presence with a high-resolution headshot while catching up with fellow alumni and making new connections. Must be 21+ to attend.
Welcome to the Baker College Alumni Community
Graduation marks the start of a lifelong connection. You’ll always be part of the Hive—our network of Baker College alumni who continue to achieve, inspire, and give back. Register today with your personal email to stay connected and receive updates after your BakerMail access changes.
- Alumni Benefits: Invitations to exclusive events, discounts, and professional resources designed to help you thrive beyond Baker.
- Stay Connected: Follow @bakercollegealumnicommunity on Instagram, LinkedIn, Meta, and X.
The First Destination Survey (FDS)
The First Destination Survey helps Baker College understand what graduates do after completing their programs — whether you’ve started a job, continued your education, or are still exploring your next steps. Your responses help us improve career services and academic programs for future students.
- Look for it: You’ll receive a personalized survey link in your BakerMail inbox shortly before or soon after graduation.
- It’s quick and confidential: The survey only takes a few minutes to complete, and your individual responses remain private.
Or, you can complete the survey now by using the link below.
Need Assistance? We’re Here to Help!
If you have questions about Commencement or need to request an accommodation, we’re here to support you.
- For general graduation questions, contact the Registrar’s Office at [email protected].
- If you need to request disability accommodations for the ceremony (for yourself or a guest), please contact Kristin Cundiff, Coordinator of Disability Student Services.
We look forward to celebrating your success and seeing you begin the next chapter of your Baker College journey!
Commencement Information
Commencement 2025 Photos
Congratulations, graduates! Cherish the memories and relive your special day by enjoying some photos from commencement. Photos will continuously be added over the coming days as they’re processed and uploaded by ceremony photographers.
Relive the Moment: 2025 Commencement Photos.
Ceremony Livestream (Recorded)
Graduates, friends, and family can relive the excitement anytime! The 2025 Commencement Ceremony recording is now available on the Baker College YouTube channel.
Diplomas
Your diploma should arrive approximately 8 weeks after your final semester ends. You can also order your official transcripts any time on the Registrar Page at my.baker.edu.
Stay Connected: Join the Baker College Alumni Community
As a member of the alumni community, you have privileges that include exclusive event invitations, discounts, career-related resources, and more. To access these benefits and keep up with the latest alumni community happenings, visit baker.edu/alumni. You can also connect on our social media platforms @bakercollegealumnicommunity on Instagram, LinkedIn, Meta, and X.