Between January and July 2026, 7,757 students are anticipated to have completed an online certificate or degree from BYU-Idaho or Ensign College, supported by BYU-Pathway Worldwide. Among the students who completed online certificates and/or degrees are 6,906 PathwayConnect finishers. Of all awarded students, 1,573 earned a bachelor’s degree; 1,932 earned an associate degree; and 6,340 completed a certificate. These students represent 126 countries and 44 U.S. states.*
Since 2009, 99,072 certificates and degrees have been earned through BYU-Pathway.
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Credentials Awarded
Commencement
BYU-Idaho held commencement services for graduates on Thursday, July 23, at 12:45 p.m. (MDT/UTC-6), in the BYU-Idaho Center as well as a livestream . Brother David J. Wunderli, First Counselor in the Young Men General Presidency, was the guest speaker. Online graduates are invited to participate with this special event page .
Ensign College held commencement services for graduates in April 2026.
Graduates by Church Area
Africa
| Africa West | 1,548 |
| Africa South | 578 |
| Africa Central | 416 |
| Middle East/Africa North | 30 |
Americas
| Utah | 1,264 |
| North America Southwest | 554 |
| North America West | 449 |
| North America Central | 404 |
| North America Northwest | 359 |
| North America Southeast | 250 |
| South America South | 232 |
| North America Northeast | 206 |
| Caribbean | 205 |
| Mexico | 175 |
| Central America | 156 |
| Brazil | 152 |
| Canada | 146 |
Asia & Pacific
| Philippines | 263 |
| Pacific | 89 |
| Asia | 49 |
| Asia North | 27 |
Europe & Eurasia
| Europe Central | 131 |
| Europe North | 68 |
| Eurasian | 7 |
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Data as of July 23, 2026
Graduate Spotlight: Timothy Zufelt
For many years, finishing my degree was something I started but never quite completed. While building my career in technology, I attended different colleges but never found a path that truly fit my life.
My wife then made the decision to try BYU-Pathway Worldwide. Seeing her take that leap of faith inspired me to do the same. We began studying together, and she showed me the ins and outs of school and helped me stay organized. I credit a lot of my success to her.
BYU-Pathway was the first option that truly fit my life. Centered on Christ, it allowed me to balance full-time work, family responsibilities, and my education. That flexibility made it possible to keep moving forward without putting other priorities on hold. The journey was long, but my wife, mentors, and the Savior made sure I didn’t do it alone.
Looking back, completing my degree has been about more than education. It has been a lesson on perseverance, faith, and the power of having people who believe in me all along.
*BYU-Pathway’s academic calendar is based on seven-week blocks. Graduation numbers are reported in July for Blocks 1–3 (January–June) and in December for Blocks 4–6 (July–December).
