Current Students

Save the date! The Edson College Convocation for Spring 2025 will take place on Saturday, May 17 at 9 a.m. in Desert Financial Arena on the Tempe campus. More details on the event will be available once the ceremony RSVP page launches at the end of February.

For the full schedule of spring ceremonies, please visit the ASU ceremonies page.

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 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.

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 application is February 15 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. 

Special note for summer grads: You must apply by February 15 in order to RSVP for Spring events. Please indicate "Summer 2025" as your term of completion on the application portal. If you plan to participate in Fall 2025 ceremonies, your application is due by June 15.

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 Spring 2025 ceremonies, the registration site will open sometime on February 24 and closes on April 7. The site allows graduates to register for any and all events they plan to attend in May.

Graduates who have applied to graduate by the priority deadline (Feb 15) 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. On the first day of the Grad Fair, graduating students will receive an email with a unique link to access discounted graduation packages and place orders.

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 (Feb 14-March 7) at a discount, or by April 14 for standard pricing.

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 April across all campuses. Graduates may take photos at any campus (not just their "home" campus) and appointments are strongly encouraged. Visit the graduation photograph page for more information on how to register for these photo opportunities.

Tempe Campus:
Thursday, April 3 | 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Friday, April 4 | 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Saturday, April 5 | 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

Downtown Phoenix Campus:
Tuesday, April 8 | 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

West Valley Campus:
Thursday, April 10 | 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

Polytechnic Campus:
Friday, April 11 | 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

Academic regalia will not be provided. Graduates should bring their own cap and gown or favorite outfit. Photo proofs will be sent to graduates via email, at which time the graduate can select the photos to purchase.

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 4 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. 

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 ceremonies. Summer graduates who apply for graduation by February 15 will receive an RSVP link for the spring ceremony at the same time as other students.

IMPORTANT: On the application portal, summer graduates must select "Summer 2025" as the completion term no matter which semester they want to attend graduation events. To be eligible for Spring events, complete this step by February 15. For Fall events, the due date is June 15.

Guests of all ages are welcome to attend and support their graduates at our event. Graduates are asked to submit their approximate guest count when filling out the ceremony RSVP form. More information on guest attendance, clear bag policy, parking locations, and more will all be available once we get closer to the event in May.

For questions about our event in the meantime, please reach out to [email protected] and we will be happy to assist you.

Arizona State University partners with The Commencement Group for our graduation ceremonies to provide special commemorative flowers, bears and gift items for sale at commencement and convocation ceremonies.

Items can be preordered up until 5 p.m. on Friday, May 16 for pick up before the Edson College Convocation event inside the venue.

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].