Graduation applications serve as applications to participate in the ceremony. May. Students who wish to participate in commencement ceremonies preceding the completion of their degree programs must apply for graduation by the January deadline and indicate on the forms the dates of degree completion. Caps, gowns, and hoods are fitted and ordered through the UALR Bookstore. Students who have applied for graduation are notified by the Graduate School when it is time to place their orders, which are usually completed during the month of February. Two weeks before commencement, the caps, gowns, and hoods are distributed.
Payment is made at that time.