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Graduation

SUBMIT YOUR INTENT TO GRADUATE APPLICATION & RSVP:

Step 1:  Confirm you are completing a program of study with your advisor:  advising@asun.edu

Step 2:  Submit your Intent to Graduate Application & RSVP:  https://forms.office.com/r/dvacaGzxPn

ORDER YOUR REGALIA [CAP, GOWN, & TASSEL]

There are TWO WAYS to order your commencement regalia [cap, gown, and tassel]:

1. Online:  https://brownsgrad.com/shop.html?timestamp=1632253788726

NOTE:  Your regalia will be mailed directly to you from Brown’s. 

2. Contact Brown’s Graduation Supplies directly at their Jonesboro location:
Brown’s Graduation Supplies
1410 Franklin Street
Jonesboro, AR  72401
PH:  870.932.4832

Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) stoles may be purchased at Brown's Graduation Supplies or speak to the PTK advisor about a stole. 

UPCOMING COMMENCEMENT CEREMONIES

11:00 AM Ceremony: Nursing, Allied Health & Pre-Health Professions

  • Date: May 10, 2024
  • Ceremony Time: 11:00 am
  • Ceremony Location: Center for the Arts [CFA] –Newport; 7648 Victory Blvd; Newport
  • Graduate Check-In: 10:00 am
  • Graduate Check-In Location: White River Hall—Building on the [R] just past the CFA

2:00 PM Ceremony: General Education, Applied Science & Adult Education

  • Date: May 10, 2024
  • Ceremony Time: 2:00 pm
  • Ceremony Location: Center for the Arts [CFA] –Newport; 7648 Victory Blvd; Newport
  • Graduate Check-In: 1:00 pm
  • Graduate Check-In Location: White River Hall—Building on the [R] just past the CFA

Ticket Information: TBD - graduates will receive an email regarding ticket pickup and the number of tickets.

See the commencement policy for more information. ASUN Commencement Seating Policy

REGALIA POLICY

Students participating in commencement must wear a black cap, gown, and a Persian Blue/Black tassel. Gowns must be zipped.

  • Technical Certificate and Associate degree candidates with a current cumulative 3.8 GPA will receive a medallion and gold cord at commencement check-in.
  • Phi Theta Kappa members wear a stole they receive with membership.
  • Veterans will receive a red, white, and blue cord at commencement check-in
  • Student Government Association officers will receive a blue cord at commencement check-in 

Before the commencement ceremony, the tassel is placed on the right side of the cap.  They are then switched to the left side at the end of the ceremony.

The top of the cap may be decorated, but must be non-distracting to the ceremony, other graduates, and guests.  Graduates will be asked to remove any adornments that are offensive or that do not comply with this policy.

DIPLOMA DISTRIBUTION

  • Degrees & Certificates are awarded after all grades are posted and moved to history.
  • Diplomas are mailed after degrees are awarded. Note: December graduates may experience a slight delay due to the holiday break. Student accounts must be clear of holds and have a $0 account balance.
  • Diploma Covers are handed to the graduate on the stage during the commencement ceremony

Questions:   Email graduation@asun.edu with questions about commencement.

PRACTICAL REGISTERED NURSING CAPPING AND/OR PINNING CEREMONIES

  • Capping and/or Pinning ceremonies are held to honor students who are graduating from our Practical & Registered Nursing programs. Students graduating from these programs MUST attend the Capping and/or Pinning ceremony and are encouraged to attend the commencement ceremony
  • Email Dean of Nursing and Health Professions, Stacie Hay at stacie_hay@asun.edu with questions about capping/pinning.