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 noon 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.