Ceremony
Information
University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff
Spring 2026 Commencement
Saturday, May 9
9:45 a.m.
Processional Begins
10 a.m.
Commencement Begins
Commencement Speaker
Frank Scott, Jr. began his second four-year term as Mayor of Little Rock on Jan. 1, 2023. During his time in office, Mayor Scott has worked toward uniting Little Rock’s diverse neighborhoods through expanding our economy, creating new opportunities for educational growth for Little Rock’s students, enhancing public safety and improving the quality of life and place in Arkansas’ capital city...
The Honorable
Frank Scott, Jr.
Mayor of Little Rock, Arkansas
Graduation Details
All faculty and program participants are encouraged to park on the Convention Center lot nearest 8th Street and use Entrance B off 8th Street.
FAQs
ARE TICKETS REQUIRED FOR ENTRY?
No. Seats are available on a first come/first serve basis.
WILL THE COMMENCEMENT BE LIVESTREAMED?
Yes. The Commencement will be livestreamed on UAPB’s YouTube page.
WHAT ARE THE SCHEDULED TIMES AND DATES FOR GRADUATES TO PICK UP REGALIA (CAP AND GOWN)?
Where: Registrar’s Office/Administration Building - Room 109
When: Tuesday, May 5th and Wednesday, May 6th
Last Name: A - J 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Last Name: K- Z 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
If it is not convenient for you to pick up your regalia that day, the packet will be available in the Registrar’s Office until Thursday, May 7, 2026 (12:00 Noon).
WHAT TIME IS GRADUATION?
The ceremony will take place at 10:00 a.m. The processional will start at 9:45 a.m.
WHAT TIME WILL THE VENUE OPEN FOR GUESTS?
The venue will open to guests at 7:30 a.m. Doors will close once the processional begins and will not reopen until the graduates are seated in the arena.
WHERE CAN I PARK?
Free parking is available in any unrestricted parking lot on the Pine Bluff Convention Center property.
Questions about Commencement can be directed to our registrar, Mrs. Aretha Lacefield at registrar@uapb.edu.
IS SMOKING PERMITTED?
Smoking is not permitted at the Pine Bluff Convention Center.
