Commencement Activities

JBU Campus Safety Department will assist guests with handicapped parking accommodations.

Guests who need handicapped parking accommodations are asked to turn on their emergency flashers when arriving on campus. The Campus Safety Department staff will direct them to the appropriate area.

GradImages is the official photographer for our Commencement, commencement photos will be available to view and order at www.gradimages.com approximately 2-3 weeks after commencement. Students will be notified via email when images are ready.

Simply enter your Last Name, and your School Name (John Brown University), and select your graduation year from the drop-down menu. There you can click on the link to view your photos.

If you need additional help in locating your photos, call GradImages customer service department at 800-261-2576 or email them at giservice@gradimages.net.

The December graduation includes all traditional undergraduate students, online undergraduate students and graduate students and is approximately 90 minutes long.

In May, there are two ceremonies, divided by colleges. Both ceremonies will last approximately 75-90 minutes. 

To be considered an official May 2026 graduate, documentation of all work completed must be received in the Registrar's Office by May 22, 2026. Diplomas will be mailed by July 15, 2026 to the address provided on the student's application for graduation.