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 is scheduled for 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. on Friday, May 10, 2024 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 and will be provided with a mask.
Where:   Office of Academic Records, Administration Building, 109
When:     Tuesday, May 7th and Wednesday, May 8th

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 9th (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 6, 2024 to request accommodations.
 

SHOES
The seating for graduates, faculty, and program participants is on the football field turf. The physical distancing of the graduates necessitates a much longer walk to the stage. All graduates, faculty, and program participants are asked to wear flats. Attendees must wear shoes with a flat surface (i.e. flats, wedge); heels are not permitted on the turf. If you arrive in high heels, you will not be permitted on the field.

 
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.