University of Arkansas releases details for fall commencement

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by Talk Business & Politics staff ([email protected]) October 13, 2020 10:17 am 550 views 

Photo courtesy of the University of Arkansas.

The University of Arkansas in Fayetteville will hold in-person fall commencement ceremonies Dec. 17-19 for graduates from all 2020 semesters, with proper social distancing and mask-wearing guidelines.

“It has been a challenging year for all of us, so I’m really looking forward to fall commencement and the opportunity to recognize our graduates who all worked hard to make it to the finish line,” Chancellor Joe Steinmetz said in a statement Tuesday (Oct. 13). “While seating will be limited, I couldn’t be happier that our plans include family and guests as a part of this important milestone event.”

The number of ceremonies for each college will depend on the number of students attending, according to a UA news release. By the end of November, students will be assigned a time to attend their ceremony and will be emailed six tickets for their family and guests for that specific ceremony time.

THURSDAY, DEC. 17

  • All University (only graduate and law students recognized), Bud Walton Arena
    4 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.

FRIDAY, DEC. 18

  • Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences, Bud Walton Arena
    1 p.m., 3:30 p.m. and 6 p.m.
  • College of Engineering, Barnhill Arena
    1:30 p.m., 4 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.

SATURDAY, DEC. 19

  • College of Education and Health Professions, Bud Walton Arena
    8:30 a.m. and 11 a.m.
  • Fay Jones School of Architecture, Barnhill Arena
    9 a.m.
  • Walton College of Business, Bud Walton Arena
    1:30 p.m., 4 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.
  • Bumpers College of Agricultural, Food and Life Sciences, Barnhill Arena
    2 p.m. and 4:30 p.m.

The commencement schedule can also be found at this website, which also features additional information regarding regalia and other procedures.

Tickets will be required to attend the event, and seating is limited to graduating students and guests. Graduating students will be limited to six tickets for family and guests and will receive the tickets via email after completing registration. The number of ceremonies for each college will depend on the number of students who register to attend.