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Although students may graduate three times during the school year-fall, summer, and spring-UA Rich Mountain holds only one commencement ceremony annually.  The May commencement is an important tradition at UA Rich Mountain because it allows the college community an opportunity to celebrate with the graduates and their families and to recognize publicly those graduates who have achieved a goal that not all adults achieve-a college degree.  Therefore, participation in commencement is expected of all graduates.  Those who face circumstances that will not allow them to attend commencement should notify the Vice Chancellor of Student Affairs.

Spring 2024 Graduation

May 3, 2024 6:00PM

Graduation Letter

Before Graduation Day

  • Check your student portal to verify your degree. 
  • Complete the required Graduation Survey (must be completed on a campus computer)
  • Pick-up cap & gown from April 29 - May 2 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.  in Advising Center Maddox 121.
  • If you have not completed the graduation survey when you pick up your cap & gown, you will need to complete a survey at that time.

Graduation Day

  • Graduates must arrive in cap & gown at least one hour prior to their ceremony
  • Check-in Advising Center Maddox Room 121; follow signs posted on campus
  • If you will be receiving more than one degree, attend the graduation ceremony of your highest-level award.

PARKING:  If you or a family member require parking due to a disability, Please contact Campus Security.

RAIN CANCELLATION:  We will watch the weather closely to determine any weather changes.  A decision will be made as early as possible concerning any cancellations. If it is determined that we must move indoors, we will follow Inclement Weather Schedule.

In the event of rain or inclement weather, the graduation ceremony will be held in the Ouachita Center instead of outdoors.

  • Graduates must arrive in cap & gown at least one hour prior to their ceremony.
  • Check-in will be in the Advising Center, Maddox Room 121; signs will be posted on campus.
  • If you will be receiving more than one degree, attend the graduation ceremony of your highest-level award.

5:00 PM Ceremony

Associate of Arts

Associate of General Studies

Certificate of General Studies

Business Administration: Associate of Science

Business & Information Technology with Information Technology emphasis: Associate of Applied Science and/or certificates

Business & Information Technology with Business Administration emphasis: Associate of Applied Science and/or certificates

Business & Information Technology with Office Technology emphasis: Associate of Applied Science and/or certificates

7:00 PM Ceremony

Cosmetology & Related Certificates

Massage: Associate of Applied Science and/or certificates

General Technology: Associate of Applied Science

Health Information Billing & Coding: Associate of Applied Science and/or certificates
or Phlebotomy certificate

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA certificate)

Practical Nursing (LPN certificate)

Registered Nursing: Associate of Applied Science

Emergency Medical Technician (EMT certificate)

Machine Tool: Associate of Applied Science and/or certificates

Welding: Associate of Applied Science and/or certificates

Adult Education (GED)