ACHE Commencement 2022
The Arkansas Colleges of Health Education commencement ceremony will be held on the third Saturday of May. It recognizes graduates of every college on campus in one unified ceremony.Â
Graduation Checklist
The items below are the minimum requirements.
- Complete the Graduation Application (sent via email by Registrar)
- Order your regalia
- RSVP for all events (form will be sent in early spring)
- Order announcements
- Attend the Graduation Gear-Up event on Friday, May 20th
- Attend the Commencement Ceremony on Saturday, May 21st
- Congratulations, you are a part of the ACHE alumni!
Commencement Week Timeline
Wednesday, May 18, 2022 - Sigma Sigma Phi Honor Society Banquet
Time: 6:00 p.m.
Sigma Sigma Phi (SSP) is the national osteopathic medicine honors fraternity. The annual awards banquet is by invitation only. SSP members only are invited to attend this event.  Â
Thursday, May 19, 2022 - Awards Banquet
MSB Awards Banquet Brunch
Time: 10:00-11:30am
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
Time: 6:00pm – 7:30pm, Optional Happy Hour: 5:00pm – 6:00pm
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
Friday, May 20, 2022 - Graduation Gear-Up, Family Fish Fry, Military Reception
Graduation Gear-UpÂ
Location: ARCOM Building
During this event graduates will pick up their regalia, receive ceremony instructions, take a final class picture together, and get financial advice from a guest speaker. This event is considered mandatory, if you are not able to attend, arrangements will need to be made in advance. Please email Student Services to request excused absences.
Family Fish Fry
Time: 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!
Military Promotion Reception
Time: 6:00pm
Location: ARCOM – Classroom 1
Friends and family are encourages to come support our US Military students during a promotion ceremony.
Saturday, May 21, 2022 - ACHE Commencement Ceremony
Time: 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.