Full university-approved regalia is required to participate in the Commencement ceremony. Cap and gown, and other optional graduation items, are acquired through the UA Little Rock Bookstore.
Graduates can begin purchasing their commencement regalia (caps, gowns, stoles, honor cords, etc.) for the Fall 2026 ceremony at Grad Fest, located at the UA Little Rock Bookstore, on October 14, 2026, from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. Online purchases will also go live at this time.
The deadline to order your university-approved caps, gowns, stoles, and other commencement materials in time for your December 19th Commencement is November 15, 2026.
**Once this deadline passes, regalia will only be available for purchase in-person from the bookstore**
Pricing for Fall 2026 is as follows:
Bachelor’s: $69.52
Donaghey Scholar $69.52
Master’s: $129.96
Ph.D. & Ed.D.: $158.59
(Each package contains cap, gown, tassel, and tax)
Honor Cords $21.70 (tax included)
Cap and gown packages can be purchased from the UA Little Rock Bookstore in person or online, starting October 14th.
To receive assistance with ordering these items, please call the Bookstore at 501-916-3245.