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

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

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

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

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

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!

Must-know information for graduates

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!

a group of four young women graduates make the pitchfork symbol with their hands at graduation

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 [email protected]. 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.

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.

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

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