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Instructions for Commencement

Fall 2023 graduates that haven't picked up their diplomas can stop by the Student Services counter on the 2nd floor of the El Dorado Conference Center to pick them up. Bring a photo ID.

Spring 2024 Commencement Ceremony information will be provided to the students and updated on the website the week of April 1. Potential graduates, please be on the lookout for an email from This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. between April 1 and April 8. Commencement will be May 16, 2024.

Fall 2023 Programs

PTK Students - Cashier Link to buy PTK stoll: https://bookstore.southark.edu/phi-theta-kappa-stoll

 

Generic Commencement information:

Please, do not park in Brookshire’s parking lot. There is adequate parking available on campus.

Commencement Regalia Rules: The Regalia (caps/mortar boards, gowns, stoles, cords) that are provided by the college are the only allowed regalia during the ceremony. All other items can be used to take pictures after the ceremony, but not worn during the ceremony. Your caps/mortar boards may be decorated as long as it is only the top that is decorated, nothing hangs off of it, and it is not inappropriate. Contact Mary Kate Sumner, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., with any questions.

Accommodations: If you or a family member needs an accommodation for the ceremony, please contact Mary Kate Sumner, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., with the details.

Note: You must meet all catalog requirements in order to participate in the ceremony, including an overall 2.0 GPA.

All financial obligations must be met in order to receive your diploma.

If you have questions about the commencement ceremony, please contact Mary Kate Sumner at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., 870-864-7127.

If you have questions about graduation requirements, your degree/ certificate, or your GPA, please contact your advisor or Chardesia George at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., 870-875-7244. 

Location: El Dorado Conference Center, 311 S West Ave, El Dorado, AR 

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