Celebrating the Class of Spring 2026
Congratulations, Graduates!
Congratulations to the Class of Spring 2026 on completing your degree as a #Proud_AUSer! We're excited to celebrate this incredible milestone with you.
On this page, you’ll find special messages from our President and Chancellor, a vibrant photo gallery of unforgettable moments, inspiring reflections from your college ambassadors and much more.
Here’s to your success, and to a bright future ahead!
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Congratulations, Class of Spring 2026!
Today, we celebrate ambition realized, friendships forged, challenges overcome and futures ready to unfold. As a #Proud_AUSer, you are now part of a global community of leaders, innovators and changemakers carrying the spirit of AUS into the world.
Explore heartfelt messages from our President and Chancellor, highlights from your unforgettable AUS experience, graduate reflections and moments that capture the spirit of the Class of Spring 2026.
The livestream will be available on here during the ceremony.
Here’s to your success, and to a bright future ahead!
Message from the President
Bodour Al Qasimi
President of the American University of Sharjah
Every graduating class carries a story of its own. Yours is a story of determination, adaptability and growth, shaped by a journey that asked more of you than most.
Along the way, you learned how quickly the world can shift, and how even brief moments of disruption can teach us what long periods of stability often cannot: that life is unpredictable and what carries us forward is not certainty, but character.
That understanding gives weight to the qualities you have built here: the resilience to move forward when the path is unclear, the wisdom to understand different perspectives and the strength of character to remain guided by purpose, empathy and respect.
These are the foundations of leadership in every chapter of life. They will serve you as you continue your journey beyond AUS and as you contribute to your communities, to the UAE and to the wider world.
You are graduating into a world that is changing quickly. Artificial intelligence is reshaping how we work and learn. Economies are shifting. Climate challenges are becoming more urgent. And the way we connect, communicate and find common ground is being redefined.
Each of these challenges is also an invitation for you to use your AUS education with purpose. To lead with clarity. To build with responsibility. To imagine solutions that serve the common good.|-BREAK-|
Most importantly, you did not reach this moment alone. Behind your achievement are your parents, your families, your professors, your friends and many members of the AUS community whose support, guidance and care helped you reach this day. Take time to thank them, and to celebrate this accomplishment together.
Sharjah, too, has been part of your education. As a city long devoted to knowledge, culture, heritage and family, it has offered you more than a setting for your studies. It has offered a way of seeing the world: one that holds tradition and progress together and places learning, empathy and community at the heart of public life. Let these values travel with you.
As you leave AUS, let integrity guide your decisions, let empathy shape your relationships and let respect for others remain at the heart of how you engage with the world. Approach the future with curiosity, confidence and a commitment to building understanding wherever you go.
We are proud of all that you have achieved and hopeful for all that you will contribute in the years ahead.
Congratulations, Class of Spring 2026.
Message from the Chancellor
Dear Graduates,
As you mark this important milestone, you do so at a time that has reminded us all of the importance of resilience, compassion and community. Throughout your journey at AUS, you have demonstrated academic excellence, strength of character, empathy for others and a willingness to support those around you through challenging times.
Today, you graduate with knowledge, perspective and a deeper understanding of the collective responsibility we share toward our communities and towards one another. The world needs thoughtful leaders, bridge-builders and individuals who lead with integrity, kindness and purpose. I have every confidence that you will carry these values forward wherever your paths may lead.
As you leave AUS, you also join a distinguished and growing community of alumni whose contributions continue to make a meaningful impact across industries and communities around the world. Wherever the future takes you, I hope you will always remain connected to the friendships, experiences and values that shaped your time here at AUS and Sharjah.
Congratulations, Class of Spring 2026. It is a privilege to celebrate this moment with you and your loved ones.
I look forward to seeing the difference you will make in the years ahead.
Dr. Tod Laursen
Chancellor
Our Graduates
- College of Architecture, Art and Design
- College of Arts and Sciences
- College of Engineering
- School of Business Administration
Commencement Speakers
Leading Through Uncertainty | Daniel Indrawes
Reading the World at AUS | Ariana Karzai
Spring 2025 College Ambassadors
AUS Merchadise
Show your AUS pride by purchasing some official AUS merchandise!
A great selection of apparel, gifts, accessories and more is available through the online AUS Merchandise Shop. This is a great way to celebrate your graduation and your pride in AUS as your alma mater.
The online stop is the only place to get official, licensed merchandise.
Alumni Support
Office of Advancement and Alumni Affairs
The Career Development Unit at the Office of Advancement and Alumni Affairs (OAAA) can provide you with advice and guidance to help you secure rewarding professional careers and internship opportunities following your graduation.
If you aren't sure of what steps to take next, reach out to us and we'll happily help you get started in this new chapter in your professional journey. Click here.
AUS Alumni Association
Now that you are officially a graduate, you are part of a global network of proud AUSers.
The AUS Alumni Association offers benefits and services to alumni, including various discounts and privileges, as well as career advice and counseling. Click here.
Stay Connected
Follow @aus_alumni on Instagram for regular updates and news from the AUS alumni community. Click here.
Share your celebration
Make sure you're following our official AUS social media accounts—and don't forget tag your graduation photos with #Proud_AUSer and #AUSClassOf2026!
