Graduation

Graduation 

Although students may graduate three times during the school year-fall, spring, and summer -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 publicly recognize the graduates, and celebrate with them and their families. 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 2026 Graduation
May 1, 2026

Before Graduation Day

  • Complete the program completion task and questionnaire in Workday. 
  • Students who will graduate with an Associate of Arts, Associate of General Studies, or Associate of Applied Science degree will need to take the exit assessment - date, place and times will be announced. 
  • Complete the required Graduation Survey before picking up cap & gown. 
  • Pick-up cap & gown in Advising Center Maddox 121 starting April 1.
  • Please contact Tammy Odom or Charlotte Wiles for any graduation questions.

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
  • Graduation Ceremony will be held outdoors on UA Rich Mountain campus

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

INCLEMENT WEATHER SCHEDULE:  We will watch the weather closely and a decision will be made as early as possible concerning any changes. If it is determined that we must move indoors, we will follow the Inclement Weather Schedule.

In the event of rain or inclement weather, the graduation ceremony will be held at Mena High School Union Bank Center (high school gym) instead of outdoors.

  • Graduates must arrive in cap & gown at least one hour prior to the ceremony.