Graduation

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I am finishing my degree in summer. Which commencement ceremony can I attend?

You are eligible to attend either the Spring or the Fall Commencement ceremonies. When you apply to graduate through UAConnect, you will be asked if you would like to attend commencement and which ceremony you would like to sign up for. You are only allowed to attend one commencement per degree earned. More information on commencement can be found on the Registrar’s Office webpage.

What is the difference between commencement and graduation?

Commencement

The ceremony in which graduates students are honored for receiving their degrees. 

Graduation

The processing of completing all degree requirements so the degree can be awarded. The graduation process is completed by every student receiving a degree, whether or not they are participating in the Commencement Ceremony.

How do I apply to participate in the All-University Commencement ceremony?

The application to participate in the All-University Commencement Ceremony is part of the application to apply to graduate. More information can be found on the Office of the Registrar site.

How do I apply for graduation?

Students can apply to graduate through the Student Center in UAConnect. From the Student Homepage in UAConnect, students should click on the Degree Audit tile to find the link to apply for graduation. Failure to apply to graduate by the Registrar’s Office deadlines will result in a late fee. More information, a list of deadlines and a list of graduation application fees can be found on the Office of the Registrar site.

If I applied for graduation and did not finish my degree requirements, what do I need to do?

You will need to contact the Registrar’s Office at 479-575-5451 to change your date of graduation to the semester in which you will finish your degree.

What is a graduation date?

The graduation date is the date in which degrees are awarded. This is also the date that shows on the transcript and the diploma as the date the degree was received. At the University of Arkansas, degrees are awarded three times a year, Spring, Summer and Fall. Please contact the Graduate School to find out the exact graduation dates of any given year.

When will my degree be posted on my transcript?

If all degree requirements are met, the degree will be posted 8-10 weeks after the graduation date.

When will I receive my diploma?

Diplomas are mailed out by the Registrar’s Office approximately 8-10 weeks after the graduation date. More information can be found on the Office of the Registrar site.

What forms are needed for me to be able to graduate as a master's student?

What forms are needed for me to be able to graduate as a doctoral student?

**Announcement of a doctoral candidate's defense must be submitted to the Graduate School at least two weeks prior to the date of the defense. Submit announcements by email to gradinfo@uark.edu.