Location: Jack Stephens Center, Fisher Court
Spring 2026 Ceremony Details
There will be two Spring 2026 commencement ceremonies held on Saturday, May 16, 2026.
Ceremony 1
9:30 AM – Donaghey College of Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics, and the College of Business, Health, and Human Services, Undergraduates Only
Ceremony 2
2:00 PM – College of Humanities, Arts, Social Science, and Education Undergraduates & The Graduate School Graduates
All graduates must be at the Jack Stephens Center at least one hour before their ceremony begins. Graduates should go directly to Derek Fisher Court (on the first floor) to check in.
The ceremonies will be streamed live online at their respective times. Afterward, they will be available to replay on our Previous Ceremonies page.
Ceremony 1 RSVP
Morning Commencement Ceremony: 9:30 a.m.
The ceremony will feature undergraduate students from the Donaghey College of Science, Technology, Engineering (DCSTEM), and Mathematics, and the College of Business, Health, and Human Services (CBHHS).
The Jack Stephens Center will open for guests at 8:00 a.m. Early arrival is strongly recommended.
Commencement RSVP Form & Confirmation
Instructions:
Fill out this form and submit your expected attendance for the ceremony, and you will receive a confirmation message both here and in your UA Little Rock email.
Ceremony 2 RSVP
Afternoon Commencement Ceremony: 2:00 p.m.
The ceremony will feature undergraduate and graduate students from the College of Humanities, Arts, Social Sciences, and Education (CHASSE) and graduates from the Graduate School.
The Jack Stephens Center will open for guests at 12:30 p.m. Early arrival is strongly recommended.
Commencement RSVP Form & Confirmation
Instructions:
Fill out this form and submit your expected attendance for the ceremony, and you will receive a confirmation message both here and in your UA Little Rock email.
Key Details
**The University of Arkansas at Little Rock Clear Bag Policy will be active.
***In addition, no outside food or beverages are allowed into the Jack Stephens Center.
The UA Little Rock Clear Bag Policy is as follows:
- All bags will be screened/searched
- Bags must be clear plastic (can be ziplock), vinyl, or PVC, and cannot exceed 12″ x 6″ x 12″
- Small clutch purses that are not clear are allowed but can not exceed 4.5″ x 6.5″
- Persons carrying required medical supplies or devices into the arena are not subject to the clear bag policy, but their bags will be searched thoroughly
- Cloth diaper bags are not allowed. Items needed for children must be in a clear bag and cannot exceed the measurement specifications.
- If the bag does not meet the specifications above, it will not be permitted into the arena and must be returned to your vehicle