Current Students

Save the date! The Edson College Convocation for Fall 2024 is scheduled for Tuesday, December 17 at 9 a.m. in the Mullett Arena on the Tempe campus. Our registration portal is now open until November 12 for graduates to confirm their attendance at any graduation event. Graduates, be sure to register on time if you plan to join our ceremony!

For the full schedule of all university ceremonies taking place this fall, please visit the ASU ceremonies page.

While all graduation activities will be livestreamed, only graduates attending our in person events will hear their name read aloud during the ceremonies. 

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 ceremonies are the events in which all participating graduates will have their names read as they cross the stage. Edson College graduates completing their programs will join their peers, college leadership, faculty and staff, 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. The ASU commencement ceremonies will be held at the Tempe campus. Graduates will register for these events on the same RSVP site as other ceremonies. Guest tickets are not required for 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. Undergraduates are presented by college at University Undergraduate Commencement.

Graduates and their guests are welcomed and encouraged to attend additional, special interest and cultural celebrations to additionally recognize this educational milestone. View the full list of Special Interest Convocations on the ASU ceremonies website and register when all RSVP links open in fall.

All graduating students, regardless of ceremony participation plans, must apply for graduation and pay the required fees. The priority deadline for application is October 1 before additional late fees take affect. 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 on the Graduation website. 

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 2024 ceremonies, the registration site will open on Monday, October 14 and closes on Tuesday, November 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 edsoncollege.events@asu.edu 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, October 4 and ends on Friday, October 18. 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 help@southwestgrad.com 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 October 18 through November 20. Learn more about dressing for graduation.

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.

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 2024:

West Campus: Thursday, November 7, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Poly Campus: Wednesday, November 6, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Downtown Campus: Tuesday, November 5, 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
Tempe Campus:
Friday, November 1, 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
Saturday, November 2, 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 3 weeks to process following form submission.

All undergraduate Nursing program graduates will receive their pins 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. 

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 ceremonies. Summer graduates who apply for graduation will receive an RSVP link for the spring ceremony at the same time as other students.

Doors will open for our event at 8:00 a.m. Tickets are not required at the Edson College Convocation event. During the graduate registration process, graduates are simply asked to indicate how many guests they plan to bring in their group (up to 10 people). Graduates can adjust their seat needs on their event registration site up until Nov. 12. After this date, please send guest seat adjustments to edsoncollege.events@asu.edu.

The event will not have assigned seats or sections. Parties will be seated in the order of arrival. Please arrive with your entire party ready, if possible. Staff will usher guests to sit together without leaving spaces in the arena as we prepare for the ceremony to begin.

Please note that Mullett Arena enforces a Clear Bag Policy for all events. Clear bags should be no larger than 12″ x 6″ x 12″. Small clutch or wallet-sized bags are allowed but can be no larger than 4.5″ x 6.5″.

A list of prohibited items and more information to plan your visit can be found on the arena's Know Before You Go page. Per ASU ceremony policy, banners, flags, and/or signs of any shape and size are not permitted inside of any ceremony venue.

Parking is available free of charge on a first-come basis in Lot 59 on the north side of campus. ADA parking is available in the Packard Garage, just south of our venue. Please be sure to have a disabled parking placard displayed (if applicable).

Please plan your travels accordingly around this high-traffic area of campus – accounting for driving time, locating a parking spot, walking to our venue entrance and clearing the security checkpoint – to make sure your party can be comfortably seated by our scheduled start time.

Arizona State University partners with The Commencement Group for our graduation ceremonies to provide special commemorative flowers, bears and gift items for sale during convocation. These special gift items include T-Shirts featuring all names of graduates and Kukui Spirit Necklaces.

Families and guests can begin pre-purchasing their gifts today: https://www.thecommencementgroup.com/arizonastate/. Orders can be placed until 5 p.m. on December 16 for pick up at the flower table conveniently located near our convocation venue.

The Edson College Convocation event will be viewable on ASU Live 4 at on December 17, starting at 9 a.m. This live feed will be recorded and can be accessed after the event on that same page for later viewing.

Have 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 edsoncollege.events@asu.edu.