Current Students

Save the date! The Edson College Convocation for Fall 2025 will take place on Saturday, December 13 at 2 p.m. in Mullett Arena on the Tempe campus. More details on the event will be available for graduates once the ceremony RSVP page launches in October.

For the full schedule of fall ceremonies, please visit the ASU ceremonies webpage. 

Updates regarding all graduation events are sent directly to graduating students’ ASU emails and as notifications on their MyASU homepages. It is the student’s responsibility to check their accounts and be mindful of due dates associated with all ASU ceremonies and graduation processes.

Convocation events, hosted by colleges, are celebrations of individual achievement where graduate names are called and graduates cross the stage. Edson College graduates completing their programs will join their peers, college leadership, faculty, staff, and guests in our event with all of the customary and celebratory elements of traditional convocation. 

University Graduate and Undergraduate Commencement ceremonies are the university-wide ceremonies at which President Crow confers degrees.

At Graduate Commencement, doctoral graduates have their names read and cross the stage at Graduate Commencement. Master degree candidates will be announced by college, but not individually.

At Undergraduate Commencement, undergraduates are presented by college, but not individually.

Celebrations are held by and for various student groups and are open to all graduating students.

View the full list of Special Interest Celebrations on the ASU ceremonies website.

Convocation and Celebration times and locations are subject to change.

All graduating students, regardless of ceremony participation plans, must apply for graduation and pay the required fees. The priority deadline for applying is Oct. 1, before additional late fees take effect. Students complete this process online by visiting MyASU and clicking the "Apply for Graduation" link in the My Programs & Advising box. They may also apply in person or by mail. Detailed information and instructions can be found at https://registrar.asu.edu/graduation-apply. 

Registering for a ceremony lets the ceremony coordinators know that you plan to attend the individual events during graduation week. All ASU graduation events require registration. For fall 2025 ceremonies, the registration site will open on Monday, Oct. 6, and close on Wednesday, Nov. 12. The site allows graduates to register for any and all events they plan to attend in December.

Graduates who have applied to graduate by the priority deadline (Oct. 1) will be automatically enrolled to receive an email notification to register. If graduates have any questions about the registration process or their eligibility, please email [email protected] for assistance.

The Grad Fair is the only time grads can receive discounts on packages for regalia, announcements, and other items. The online event starts on Friday, Oct. 3 and ends on Friday, Oct. 17. On the first day of the Grad Fair, graduating students will receive an email with a unique link to access discounted graduation packages. 

For questions about the Online Grad Fair, email Herff Jones at [email protected] or call 480-219-3247.

Academic regalia is required to participate in all ASU graduation ceremonies and can be purchased online from Herff Jones in advance for convenient home shipping during the Online Grad Fair or afterward with standard pricing from Oct.18 through Nov. 17. Learn more about dressing for graduation at https://graduation.asu.edu/graduates/dressing.

Depending on the degree level completed this semester, grads are expected to arrive at their ceremony fully prepared with at least the following required pieces:

Bachelor's – Maroon undergraduate gown, mortarboard cap, tassel.
Master's – Maroon graduate gown (master's), mortarboard cap, tassel, Master's hood in the appropriate color for your academic discipline.
Doctoral – Maroon graduate gown (doctoral), Doctoral cap (tam), tassel, Doctoral hood in the appropriate colors for your academic discipline.

Other accessories, such as medals, stoles, sashes, or cords that signify academic achievements or student organization membership are permitted but not required. These will be available to graduates from the affiliated programs; please reach out to those groups if you need assistance getting materials for graduation.

Personal additions to your attire, such as floral leis, money leis, ceremonial jewelry and clothing, and other items of significance are permitted. Decorating your mortarboard cap is also allowed, but we ask that no explicit or inappropriate content is on your cap.

Undergraduate students who are eligible for academic honors (cum laude, magna cum laude or summa cum laude) can pick up honor cords at any University Registrar Services location. Online students' honor cords will be mailed to them.

An undergraduate student must have completed at least 56 credit hours of resident credit at ASU to qualify for graduation with academic recognition. The cumulative GPA determines the designation. For more information, visit the Graduation Office website: https://students.asu.edu/graduation-ceremonies.

GradImages will be hosting complimentary photo sessions for ASU graduates in early November. Graduates may take photos at any campus and appointments are strongly encouraged. Photo proofs will be sent to graduates via email, at which time the graduate can select the photos to purchase. Here is the photo schedule for Fall 2025:

Downtown Phoenix campus: Monday, Nov. 17, 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
West Valley campus: Tuesday, Nov. 18, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Polytechnic campus: Wednesday, Nov. 19, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Tempe campus:
Thursday, Nov. 20, 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
Friday, Nov. 21, 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
Saturday, Nov. 22, 9 a.m.–5 p.m.

Academic regalia will not be provided. Graduates should bring their own cap and gown or favorite outfit. Visit the graduation photograph page for more information on how to register for these photo opportunities.
 

Diplomas are mailed six to eight weeks after the degree conferral date to the home address on file with University Registrar Services. Please update your diploma mailing address via MyASU prior to Commencement to ensure the delivery of your diploma.

Doctoral graduates receive their diploma case at the Graduate Commencement ceremony. Master’s and Bachelor’s graduates participating in the Edson College Convocation event will receive their diploma case at the ceremony just before crossing the stage. If you are unable to attend, you may request to have your diploma case mailed to you by completing the diploma case request form. Diploma case request will take up to four weeks to process following form submission.

All undergraduate Nursing program graduates will receive a free, commemorative pin at check-in for the Edson College Convocation ceremony. You will not need to order pins separately from the Herff Jones dashboard. Please contact your individual program office for questions. 

If you missed a past convocation event or will not participate in a future ceremony, you can order your pin on this webform: https://links.asu.edu/Edson-nursing-pin. 

Graduates completing degree requirements in summer may opt to participate in spring (May) graduation ceremonies prior to course completion or in the fall (December) following course completion. Graduation ceremonies include university commencement, college convocation, and special interest celebrations. Summer graduates who apply for graduation by June 15 will receive an RSVP link for the fall ceremony at the same time as other students.

Have more questions? The university has put together a robust list of frequently asked questions about commencement and convocation ceremonies. Please reference the FAQ before reaching out as it’s likely your question has been addressed there. You can also text questions to the Tassel Chatbot at 855-603-0652 or email [email protected].