The University of Arkansas at Little Rock announces its biannual GradFest event, in which candidates for spring 2014 graduation may order their official graduation announcements and purchase their cap and gowns in one convenient location. 

Students can stop by the event from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on March 5 and 6, in the lower concourse of the Donaghey Student Center, between Student Health Services and the UALR Bookstore.

During the event, students may also take care of other important items related to graduation, including:

• Ordering class ring

• Meeting with Alumni Association representatives regarding membership benefits and obtaining a personalized brick and collegiate license plate

• Inquiring about graduate school programs and admission requirements

• Visiting with Office of Records and Registration representatives concerning graduation application and commencement information

• Meeting with Financial Aid representatives for an exit interview, which is mandatory for students with loans, loan indebtedness, debt management and lender information

• Completing the graduation survey for a chance to win a $300 UALR Graduation Packet to include a cap and gown, personalized brick, alumni T-shirt, alumni license plate frame, and official UALR diploma frame.

For additional information, contact Dr. Mike Kirk in UALR Counseling Services, at hmkirk@ualr.edu or 501.569.8651.