ACHE Commencement 2023

Date & Time: Friday, May 19, 2023, 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Location: ACHE Research Institute Health & Wellness Center
1000 Fianna Way, Fort Smith, Arkansas
Guests: Each graduate will be allowed one guest for this event.
Attire: Business professional

DO Awards Banquet

Date: Thursday, May 18, 2023
Time: Optional Happy Hour: 5:00-6:00 p.m. Ceremony: 6:00-7:00 p.m.
Location: ACHE Research Institute Health & Wellness Center
1000 Fianna Way, Fort Smith, Arkansas
Guests: Each graduate will be allowed one guest for this event.
Attire: Semi Formal

ARCOM Honors Banquet

Date & Time: Wednesday, May 17, 2023, 6:00 p.m

Sigma Sigma Phi (SSP) is the national osteopathic medicine honors fraternity. The Gold Humanism Honor Society was founded in 2002 through the generous support of Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, The Berrie Foundation, and an anonymous donor; Leaders serve as role models of the human connection in healthcare. This honors awards banquet is by invitation only. SSP and Gold Humanism inductees are invited to attend along with 1 additional guest.

Military Promotion Reception

Date & Time: Friday, May 19, 2023 at 6:00pm
Location: ARCOM – Classroom 1
Friends and family are encourages to come support our US Military students during a promotion ceremony.

Family Picnic

Date & Time: Friday, May 19, 2023 at 5:00pm
Come enjoy dinner on the front lawn of the ARCOM building. Students are invited to bring their family and friends. Look for the big, white tents!

Graduation Gear-Up

Date: Friday, May 19, 2023
Time: 8:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Location: ARCOM Building
During this event graduates will pick up their regalia, receive ceremony instructions, take a final class picture together, and receive financial aid information from a professional in the industry. This event is considered mandatory, if you are not able to attend, then arrangements will need to be made in advance. Please email Student Activities to request excused absences.

ACHE Commencement Ceremony

Date & Time: Saturday, May 20, 2023 at 10:00am
Location: UAFS Stubblefield Center
Address: 532 N. Waldron Rd., Fort Smith, AR 72903

Graduates, please arrive at the Stubblefield Center wearing your cap and gown. There will be Ambassadors awaiting your arrival at the front door and can point you in the right direction. Seating will be first come, first serve for guests with doors opening at 9:00am.

Commencement FAQs

How do students order their cap & gowns?

The cost of all regalia is covered by ACHE, but we ask all graduates to order their own regalia.

Where can graduates pick-up their cap & gown?

Regalia will be available for pick-up at the Graduation Gear-Up event on Friday.

May I wear special cords?

Cords will be provided for students graduating with honors and active or former military experience. All other adornments including pins, flowers or brooches will not be allowed. Graduates will be asked to remove any adornments that have not been approved prior to entering the arena floor.

What should I bring with me to line-up before the ceremony?

Personal items are not allowed in the student line up areas or on the arena floor during the ceremony. It is recommended that students make arrangements with their guests or family members to take care of their personal items such as coats, purses, cameras, flowers, etc., as they cannot be left behind at the check-in tables.

Where should I park for the Commencement Ceremony?

Free parking will be available at the Stubblefield Center on commencement day. If the front parking lots fill up, there will be additional parking behind the Stubblefield Center that is next to the baseball field.

Parking Accessibility Map

How will I get my actual diploma?

The Registrar will provide diplomas as soon as all graduation requirements are met.

Are there seating accommodations for guests with disabilities?

Yes, to request accommodations please email studentactivities@achehealth.edu.

What is the best way for family and friends to take photos?

While guests are welcome to take pictures from their seats, they will not be permitted on the floor once the ceremony begins. Professional photography services are provided by Grad Images,and the graduate will receive information for ordering via email.

I have a special needs request, who should I contact?

Students with special needs who will require accommodations during the ceremony should contact studentservices@acheedu.org, so that necessary arrangements can be made.

Will tickets be required to attend the commencement ceremony?

Tickets will not be required to attend the commencement ceremony at the Stubblefield Center on May 20. This event is free and open to the public.

Family & Friends

The Stubblefield Center’s main doors will open no more than one hour before the ceremony for family members and guests.

I am unable to make the trip to Fort Smith, how can I still watch the commencement ceremony?
The commencement ceremony will be live streamed via the Arkansas Colleges of Health Education YouTube channel. A link will be provided the week of the ceremony that can be shared with family and friends.

I am coming to commencement from out of town. Where can I make lodging arrangements for my stay?
We have three local hotels that have set up blocks so that your friends and family can get a discounted rate. They are welcome to stay anywhere, of course, but the links below will get you the discounted rates. Click the links below to explore rates and options.

What is the weather like in Fort Smith?
Arkansas weather can vary a lot, but here’s a link to the most up-to-date weather information: Fort Smith Arkansas Weather

Local Resources

Rachel Gunselman, Student Wellness Counselor
Located in the Office of Student Affairs
Rachel.gunselman@achehealth.edu
479-308-2304

www.cerebral.com

Offering coaching, individual therapy, and medication management

*Other resources are available upon request.

ACHE Commencement 2023

MSBBanquet

ARCOMBanquet

ARCOM Honors Banquet

Military Reception

FamilyPicnic

GearUp

Order Announcements

Order Diploma Frames

Order Regalia

Commencement Ceremony

Commencement FAQs

Friends & Family

MSB Awards Banquet

DO Awards Banquet

ARCOM Honors Banquet

Military Promotion Reception

Family Picnic

Graduation Gear-Up

ACHE Commencement Ceremony

Commencement FAQs

How do students order their cap & gowns?

Where can graduates pick-up their cap & gown?

May I wear special cords?

What should I bring with me to line-up before the ceremony?

Where should I park for the Commencement Ceremony?

How will I get my actual diploma?

Are there seating accommodations for guests with disabilities?

What is the best way for family and friends to take photos?

I have a special needs request, who should I contact?

Will tickets be required to attend the commencement ceremony?

Family & Friends

Local Resources

MSB
Banquet

ARCOM
Banquet

Family
Picnic

Gear
Up