Convocation
Spring 2025
Grads: Register for ceremonies by April 7!
Registration is now open in My ASU for Fulton Schools Convocations and all other ASU graduation ceremonies. Register now to be sure you can walk in May!
Learn about ASU Special Interest Convocations and see the schedule of all ceremonies.
Volunteers needed!
Fulton Schools faculty and staff: sign up to be part of the fun and help send our grads off in style!
Ceremony dates
Thursday, May 15, 9 a.m.
Maroon Graduate Convocation
Who should attend this ceremony?
The Maroon Convocation is for students graduating with master’s and doctoral degrees from these four Fulton Schools:
- SBHSE
- SCAI
- SIE
- MSN
Why are there two graduate Convocations?
To accommodate all master’s and doctoral degree graduates and provide smaller, more personal ceremonies, there will be two graduate Convocations. Invite your friends and family to attend and hear your name read as you cross the stage.
No tickets required. Plan extra time to go through security and be seated.
Location
Thursday, May 15, 2025, 9 a.m.
Desert Financial Arena
Thursday, May 15, 7:30 p.m.
Undergraduate Convocation
Who should attend this ceremony?
All students graduating with bachelor’s degrees from all eight Fulton Schools:
- SBHSE
- SCAI
- ECEE
- SEMTE
- SIE
- MSN
- SSEBE
- TPS
What should I expect?
Attend this fun and exciting in-person event celebrating our Fulton Schools bachelor’s degree graduates. Invite your friends and family to join you as you hear your name called and cross the stage in the Mountain America Stadium!
No tickets required. Plan extra time to go through security and be seated.
Location
Thursday, May 15, 2025, 7:30 p.m.
Mountain America Stadium
Saturday, May 17, 2 p.m.
Gold Graduate Convocation
Who should attend this ceremony?
The Gold Convocation is for students graduating with master’s and doctoral degrees from these four Fulton Schools:
- ECEE
- SEMTE
- SSEBE
- TPS
Why are there two graduate Convocations?
To accommodate all master’s and doctoral degree graduates and provide smaller, more personal ceremonies, there will be two graduate Convocations. Invite your friends and family to attend and hear your name read as you cross the stage.
No tickets required. Plan extra time to go through security and be seated.
Location
Saturday, May 17, 2025, 2 p.m.
Desert Financial Arena
ASU Commencement and Special Interest Convocations
There are many more graduation ceremonies in which you may participate, including the ASU Commencement ceremonies on May 12, and seven different Special Interest Convocations honoring various special interest and cultural groups. When you register for ceremonies, you can choose to participate in the ceremonies which best suit you!
Watch live online
All Fulton Schools Convocations can be viewed live on ASU TV. Tune in a little early so you don’t miss a minute!
Must-know information for graduates
Important dates
- Feb. 14–Mar. 7 Online Grad Fair
- Feb. 15 Deadline to apply to graduate
- Feb 24–Apr. 7 Ceremony registration available in My ASU
- Mar. 8–Apr. 14 Order regalia online
- Apr. 15–May 17 Purchase regalia in person at all Sun Devil Campus Stores locations
- May 10–17 All ASU Graduation ceremonies
- May 12 ASU undergraduate and graduate Commencement ceremonies
- May 15 Fulton Schools Maroon Graduate Convocation, 9 a.m.
- May 15 Fulton Schools Undergraduate Convocation, 7:30 p.m.
- May 17 Fulton Schools Gold Graduate Convocation, 2 p.m.
Purchase your regalia
Grad Fair is over, but you can still purchase regalia online and in person at any ASU bookstore. Supplies are limited, so purchase your regalia as soon as possible!
Decorate your mortarboard
Show your spirit and win a prize! Decorate your mortarboard and send us a photo. We’ll enter you into a drawing for Fulton Schools swag and post your photo in our mortarboard gallery. Here’s some inspiration from past years.
Get ready to graduate!
Learn more: Attend an information session!
The Fulton Schools will be holding information sessions for graduates to learn about Convocation.
Topics will include:
- Check-in details.
- How to find your seat.
- Ceremony details.
- And more!
There are separate sessions for each ceremony: Maroon Graduate, Gold Graduate and Undergraduate.
Buy your regalia
Grad Fair is over, but you can still purchase regalia online and in person at any ASU bookstore. Supplies are limited, so purchase your regalia as soon as possible!
For questions about your graduation gear, see Herff Jones’ FAQs or email help@southwestgrad.com. For general graduation questions, visit graduation.asu.edu.
Wear it well!
Did you know your mortarboard should be worn flat? Learn more about dressing for graduation.
Honor cords
If you are an undergraduate and your final GPA is over 3.4, you can pick up honor cords at any University Registrar Services location.
Check out our Convocation FAQ
Wondering if you’ll get your diploma at the ceremony or where to check in? How about tickets? Parking? We’ll answer all your questions in our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) page.
It is updated often, so be sure to keep an eye on it for the latest information.
Get the grad fun started!
Photo opportunities
Photo time at the big 2025 and #ASUGrad signs
The big 2025 in front of Old Main will be available April 2–May 27 and the one in front of Desert Financial Arena (DFA) May 6–May 27. The big #ASUGrad sign will be in front of DFA May 6–May 27.
Take your photo in Mountain America Stadium!
March 26–April 26 you can enter STAD during open stadium hours. Get details and plan your pics!
Let GradImages take your photo
GradImages offers free graduate photo sessions (photos are available to purchase later) on all four Phoenix area campuses. Sessions kick off in Tempe on April 3, so schedule your session on your campus today!
Graduation keepsakes
You can order special gift items including t-shirts featuring all graduates names, Kukui nut leis, fresh flower bouquets, orchid leis and more.
Order flowers and gifts
