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#HUgrad20
Celebrating hundreds of students on November 21.
Applying for Graduation
Applications for May 2021 graduation were due October 1, 2020. Students can still apply, but there is a $50 late fee. Applications for December 2021 are due March 1 and those for May or Summer 2022 graduation are due October 1. There is no penalty for applying early. The Graduation Application is available on Pipeline in the “Student Records” section.
Commencement Schedule
Benson Auditorium
SPRING - MAY 8, 2021
9 a.m. - College of Bible and Ministry, Carr College of Nursing, College of Sciences
12 p.m. - College of Arts & Humanities, Paul R. Carter College of Business Administration, Honors College, University College
3 p.m. - College of Allied Health, Cannon-Clary College of Education, College of Pharmacy
Benson doors will open approximately one hour prior to each ceremony for guest seating.
FALL - DECEMBER 18, 2021
All colleges will gather at 10 a.m. to celebrate together. There is only one ceremony time in December. Line up for the candidates will be in the science building at 9:15. Benson doors will be opened at 9 a.m. for guest seating.
Grad Fest
A one-stop event for all University students who are graduating. Everyone from Alumni to Financial Aid to the Registrar's Office will be there for the graduate's convenience.
March 16-18, 2021
(for May candidates for graduation)
9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Heritage Lobby and Liberty Room
December 2019 Commencement
Take a look at a few memorable moments from our December 14, 2019 ceremonies.
Info for Graduates
Are you approved? Review the requirements
Please review your catalog for specific degree requirements. University graduation requirements are also posted in the catalog and may be found at www.harding.edu/catalog.
By university policy, to be approved to walk in the May commencement ceremony, candidates must have all degree requirements completed by the date of commencement. As the only exception, candidates who will complete degree requirements by enrolling at Harding in their final class during the Harding Intersession term are allowed to participate. Students who complete their degree during Intersession, while they may participate in the May commencement ceremony, their degrees will be awarded after Intersession and they are considered summer graduates.
Students who complete degree requirements after May degrees are verified will participate in the December ceremony, with the exception of pharmacy students who complete degree requirements after May degrees are awarded, and they will participate in the next May ceremony. Similarly, students who complete degree requirements after the December degrees are checked and verified will participate in the upcoming May commencement ceremony.
Why Attend Grad Fest?
Get professional
Students will be able to visit a booth set up for resume building and interact with the variety of career services the university has to offer.
Get connected
The Office of Alumni Relations and Generation HU, the university’s young alumni program, will be set up with stations to meet students and begin relationships with them as they step into their new Harding roles as alumni.
Get swag
Students will have the opportunity to shop for a frame for their diplomas and pick up other various Harding apparel and souvenirs before they leave campus.
Get robed
This will also serve as the location for students to pick up their caps and gowns for commencement ceremonies.
Get excited
Grad Fest will not only provide one place for students to take care of their requirements before graduating, but it will also facilitate fun and excitement among graduates as they celebrate this milestone in their lives together. Throughout the event, we will encourage all students to participate in every opportunity involved in Grad Fest and celebrate their academic achievements as college graduates.
Academic Regalia (caps, gowns, hoods, tassels)
Degree | Department | Color |
B.A. | Art and Humanities, Business, Honors (IDS), and Sciences | WHITE |
B.A. | Bible | SCARLET |
B.A. | Education | LIGHT BLUE |
B.A. | Communication Sciences & Disorders | SILVER |
B.B.A | Business | KHAKI |
B.F.A. | Fine Arts | BROWN |
B.M.E. | Music Education | PINK |
B.MIN. | Bible | SCARLET |
B.S. | Arts and Humanities, Honors (IDS) and Sciences | GOLDEN YELLOW |
B.S.M.T. | Medical Technology | KELLY GREEN |
B.S.N. | Nursing | APRICOT |
B.S.W. | Social Work | CITRON |
D.P.T. | Physical Therapy | TEAL |
Ed.D. | Education | LIGHT BLUE |
Ed.S. | Education-Educational Leadership | LIGHT BLUE |
Ed.S. | Education-Clinical Mental Health Counseling | OLD GOLD Tassel/LIGHT BLUE Hood |
M.A. | Education | LIGHT BLUE |
M.B.A. | Business | KHAKI |
M.S. | Education-Professional School Counseling | LIGHT BLUE |
M.S. | Speech-Language Pathology | SILVER |
M.S.M.F.T. | Marriage and Family Therapy | LIGHT BLUE |
M.A.T., M.Ed., M.S., M.S.E. | Education | LIGHT BLUE |
M.MIN. | Bible | SCARLET |
M.S.N. | Nursing | APRICOT |
M.S.P.A.S | Physician Assistant | KELLY GREEN |
PHARM.D. | Pharmacy | OLIVE GREEN |
Honor Cords
Organization | Colors | Pick-up Location |
Alpha Chi National Academic Honor Society | GREEN/BLUE | Sears Honors House |
Alpha Psi Omega Theatre | GOLD/BLUE | Reynolds C101 |
American Studies Institute | RED/WHITE/BLUE | Heritage 211 |
Delta Mu Delta Business | PURPLE/GOLD | Mabee 100 |
Kappa Delta Pi Education | PURPLE | Thornton Education Center 130 |
Nu Delta Chapter of Kappa Omicron Nu Family & Consumer Sciences | MAUVE/IVORY | Hendrix 210 |
Omicron Delta Kappa National Leadership Honor Society | LIGHT BLUE/BLACK | Heritage 211 |
Phi Alpha Theta History | RED/LIGHT BLUE | Ganus 120 |
Pi Sigma Alpha Political Science | RED/WHITE/BLACK | Ganus 120 |
Sigma Tau Delta English | RED/BLACK | American Studies 300 |
Sigma Theta Tau Nursing | PURPLE/WHITE | order from www.nursingsociety.org |
There are no honor cords for cum laude, magna cum laude, or summa cum laude. These honors are designated in the program, on the diploma and on the transcript.
Diploma Information
Harding uses an external vendor, Parchment, to provide access to your electronic diploma. Within two weeks of the awarding of your degree, you will receive an email from Parchment containing a link for viewing, downloading, and/or printing your electronic diploma. Receipt of this electronic diploma is the confirmation that your degree has been awarded. Your paper diploma will arrive a few weeks after the electronic version.
For students who are awarded a Bachelor's or Master's degree, the paper diploma size is 8.5" x 11".
For those who are awarded a Doctoral degree, the paper diploma size is 11" x 14".
Transcript Information
After you receive your electronic diploma link from Parchment that indicates your degree is awarded, we recommend you order an official transcript from Harding. Have the transcript sent to yourself to keep on file with your other important documents. You will be asked many questions over your lifetime, when applying for employment and other professional opportunities, about your college classes and grades. Your transcript contains all the answers you will need. Having that document in your possession allows you to answer such questions quickly. There is a small fee for securing an official transcript that varies depending on delivery options.
About the week preceding commencement
If you were not able to pick up your cap and gown at Grad Fest, you can go online to harding.shopoakhalli.com and complete the ordering information. Beginning the week preceding the commencement ceremony, regalia may be picked up in the Harding Bookstore between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.; and on Saturday morning beginning an hour before the ceremony.
If you pre-ordered a packet, it will be ready with your name on it. Extra packets will be available by size. Be certain you get the correct color of tassel for your degree (see the section on Academic Regalia). If you were unable to order early you should contact the Harding Bookstore at 501-279-4351 with questions.
The Line of March and graduation instructions are available in the "Graduation Information" section above. If your name is on the list but you do not plan to attend, please notify graduation@harding.edu, or call 501-279-4328. If your name is not on the list but you do plan to attend, please notify the office.
There will be no rehearsal for the commencement ceremony. Rather, students will be led in by faculty marshals.
Contact Us
Fax: 501-279-4388
Location: Administration 106
Office Hours: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Mailing address:
Harding University
Registrar's Office
Box 10766
Searcy, AR 72149-5615