All students are expected to demonstrate appropriate behavior consistent with UAPB's Code of Conduct and dress code for official events.
 

COMMENCEMENT REHEARSAL
Commencement  rehearsal will start promptly at 9:30 a.m. on Friday, May 9, 2025  at the Pine Bluff Convention Center. Only event participants may attend the rehearsal (graduates, faculty marshals, etc.). 

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CHECK-IN FOR COMMENCEMENT
All graduates are encouraged to park on the Convention Center lot nearest 8th Street and use Entrance B off of 8th Street.  Graduates will check-in at the Academic Records table in the Pine Bluff Convention Center Auditorium.

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CAP AND GOWN INFORMATION
All candidates are required to wear appropriate academic regalia.
Where:   Office of Academic Records, Administration Building, 109
When:     Tuesday, May 6th and Wednesday, May 7th

Last Name: A - J 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. 

- - RESTOCK BREAK - - 

Last Name: K- Z 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. 

Thursday, May 8th (9:00a.m. – 12:00 p.m.) 

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ACCOMMODATIONS FOR GRADUATES WITH ACCESSIBLE SERVICES REQUESTS
If you are a graduate and need accessible services for the graduation ceremony, please contact the Office of Academic Affairs at (870) 575-8471 or email academicaffairs@uapb.edu by May 9, 2025 to request accommodations

 
WHEN WILL I RECEIVE MY DIPLOMA?
Diplomas will be mailed to graduates in the weeks following Commencement. Diplomas will not be available for pick-up on site.  Students will verify their mailing address during regalia pickup.

Graduates needing immediate degree completion documentation can request an official transcript or request a complimentary Education Verification Letter (EVL) that provides confirmation of degree completion and the conferral date. To request an EVL, email registrar@uapb.edu.