A graduate takes a selfie with ASU's mascot, Sparky, at the ASU Engineering Convocation ceremony.
Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering

Convocation

Spring 2025

animated gif of an ASU maroon and gold mortarboard

Grads: Be ready for your ceremony!

Top 10 things to know for the day

  1. No tickets required.
  2. No guest limit.
  3. Check in 1.5 hours before your ceremony.
  4. Bring your photo ID.
  5. Be on time. Allow extra time for security.
  6. ASU Regalia is required. Carry it in.
  7. Clear bags only.
  8. Stay for the whole ceremony.
  9. Diplomas are mailed later.
  10. Have fun! You’ve earned it.

See more ceremony info below or read the FAQs.

Convocation info sheets

Get everything you need to know for Convocation in one page!

Submit your decorated mortarboard!

Tag us! #ASUEngineering and #ASUGrad

Missed the registration deadline?

Spring 2025 grads can still attend! Follow these steps:

  1. Arrive at the check-in time for your ceremony with a photo ID.
  2. Go to the line for your last name to get your name card.
  3. If a name card has not been pre-printed for you, you will be directed to the “Not Registered” line.
  4. Here you will show event staff your MyASU homepage to confirm your Spring 2025 graduation application.
  5. If confirmed, you can participate!
  6. You will hand write a name card so that your name can be read when you cross the stage.

Are you a past or summer 2025 graduate? Find out how you can attend.

Volunteers needed!

Fulton Schools faculty and staff: sign up to be part of the fun and help send our grads off in style!

Ceremony information

Three smiling graduates wearing maroon caps and gowns with gold stoles and tassels stand together in an arena filled with balloons and other graduates.

Thursday, May 15, 9 a.m.

Who should attend this ceremony?

The Maroon Convocation is for students graduating with master’s and doctoral degrees from these four Fulton Schools:

  1. SBHSE
  2. SCAI
  3. SIE
  4. 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

Check-in at Mountain America Stadium, Southeast Pass Gate, 7:30–8:30 a.m.

A young woman with short, colorful hair and glasses wears a maroon graduation gown and yellow hood. She is holding a large yellow balloon with the Arizona State University logo on it and smiling excitedly.

Thursday, May 15, 7:30 p.m.

Who should attend this ceremony?

All students graduating with bachelor’s degrees from all eight Fulton Schools:

  1. SBHSE
  2. SCAI
  3. ECEE
  4. SEMTE
  5. SIE
  6. MSN
  7. SSEBE
  8. 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

Check-in at Mountain America Stadium, Southeast Pass Gate, 6–7 p.m.

Two graduates in maroon caps and gowns with gold stoles smile and pose for the camera, each holding up the university's pitchfork hand sign.

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:

  1. ECEE
  2. SEMTE
  3. SSEBE
  4. 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

Check-in at Mountain America Stadium, Southeast Pass Gate, 12:30–1:30 p.m.

ASU Commencement and Special Interest Celebrations

There are many more graduation ceremonies and celebrations in which you may participate, including the ASU Commencement ceremonies on May 12, and several different additional Celebrations held by and for various student groups that are open to all graduating students. When you register for ceremonies, you can choose to participate in the ceremonies which best suit you!

Must-know information for graduates

Volunteers needed!

Fulton Schools faculty and staff: sign up to be part of the fun and help send our grads off in style!

Purchase your regalia

Various types of ASU regalia and related graduation items are displayed together.

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!

Buy your regalia

You may purchase regalia in person at any ASU bookstore right up to the day of the ceremony. However, supplies are limited, so purchase your regalia as soon as possible!

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.

Go to the Convocation FAQ page.

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.

Get social

Check out ASU’s 2025 graduation toolkit to spice up your socials! Remember to tag #ASUEngineering and #ASUGrad when posting!

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

Maroon and gold Kukui nut lei with ASU alumni logos on them.

Our graduates in the news

Each semester, ASU News publishes profiles of notable ASU graduates. Below are the Fulton Schools spring 2025 graduates who are being featured by ASU News.​

What’s your next step after graduation?

This image shows two happy graduates at a convocation ceremony, both wearing maroon caps and gowns with gold and maroon honor cords.

We’d love to hear about your journey. Take our quick post-grad survey to help us support future Fulton Schools grads. Your answers are anonymous and only take a few minutes.

Career help is still here

As a recent graduate, you still have full access to Fulton Schools career support, including:

  • Weekly career presentations
  • Career advising appointments
  • Resume and cover letter tools
  • Handshake job listings

We’re here to help you move forward with confidence! career.engineering.asu.edu.