Spring 2026 Commencement: Afternoon Ceremony
Graduate Check-in
Graduates should enter through the upper red or yellow entrances. If you have your regalia and walk cards, make your way to your assigned seat on the floor as listed on your walk card. Graduates will be seated by college, degree and then in alphabetical order. If you forgot to bring your walk cards or have a question, visit the Hames Room.
Do not bring backpacks or large purses with you.
Traffic will be heavy around campus. Please plan accordingly.
Parking
There is no parking on grass surfaces on campus. All parking near First National Bank Arena will be available with the gates up.
A-State Clear Bag Policy
The university’s clear bag policy will be enforced at all entrances.
Receiving Your Diploma
We are excited to announce graduates will receive both a digital and printed version of the diploma from our new partner Parchment. Please continue to check your student email after graduation for important updates on receiving your diploma from Parchment.
Clear Bag Policy
Attendees of all events hosted at First National Bank Arena are subject to our clear bag policy. Items that are not permitted cannot be stored by First National Bank Arena staff.
Cashless Venue Policy
All operations within First National Bank Arena will now operate via cashless transactions. This includes, but is not limited to, Tickets, Parking, Concessions, and Merchandise.