Ceremony Information

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Get ready for your big day! Whether you're graduating or attending to support someone, you'll find helpful tips to make the day smooth and memorable.

Before the Ceremony

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RSVP & Get your Cap and Gown

Before you graduate, you need to submit your ceremony RSVP and order your cap and gown. Before picking up your graduation regalia, you will need to make sure your student account is cleared with Student Account Services, or that arrangements are made to clear your account.

Graduating with Honors? See information about requirements, distinctions, and cord colors.

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Arrival & Seating

The morning of your ceremony, you must enter at one of the Upper Entrances at First National Bank Arena. You will not be allowed to enter at the Lower Red Entrance.

Additionally, you will receive two cards when you pick up your cap and gown. These are required for your commencement ceremony. Once you arrive, you should report straight to your assigned seat that is listed on your walk card.

Getting your Diploma

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How to Receive Your Diploma

Arkansas State University offers a free digital diploma in addition to the paper diploma. Your digital diploma complements your paper diploma, which will be mailed to you 10-15 business days after your digital diploma is claimed. The digital diploma will be emailed to your student account, and it can be accessed from any device at any time and shared via social media.

PLEASE NOTE:

  • Diplomas will not be distributed to students who have an account balance.
  • Diplomas will not be mailed to third parties, including family members, unless written consent is provided.
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If You Did Not Receive Your Diploma

First, log in to Pack Portal. Check your transcript to see if your degree has been awarded. (NOTE: This process takes several business days after final grades are posted).

If your degree has been awarded: 

  • Check if your student account has a zero balance.
    • Diplomas will not be distributed to students who have an account balance.
    • Contact Student Accounts for information on paying your balance.
  • If you have a zero balance, please check your A-State student email for updates from Parchment on how to receive your diploma.
    • You will typically receive this email 2-3 weeks after final grades have been posted.

Attendance Policies & Procedures

Guests

All commencement ceremonies are open seating for guests. Guests can sit anywhere that isn't designated as reserved.

Parking

There will be no parking on grass surfaces on campus. All parking near First National Bank Arena will be available with the gates up.

Clear Bag Policy

For those in attendance, the university's clear bag policy will be enforced. Additionally, guests may wear or carry items such as hand-held electronic devices, cameras with lenses shorter than 6", blankets, and small umbrellas no larger than 12" in height and width and 7" in depth.

Upcoming Ceremonies

Fall 2025

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 13TH, 2025

10 A.M. Ceremony:

  • College of Agriculture
  • Neil Griffin College of Business
  • College of Nursing and Health Professions
  • University College


2 P.M. Ceremony:

  • Beck College of Science and Mathematics
  • College of Education and Behavioral Science
  • College of Engineering and Computer Science
  • College of Liberal Arts and Communication

Spring 2026

SATURDAY, MAY 9TH, 2026

Times TBA.

Next Military Commissioning Service

Date and Time TBA.
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