Fulton Schools Convocation ceremonies
Fall 2023
Save the dates! 
For Fall 2023, the Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering will have two Convocation ceremonies: graduate and undergraduate. Mark your calendars!
Graduate Convocation
This convocation ceremony is for our master’s and doctoral graduates. Invite your friends and family to attend as you honored by the Fulton Schools and celebrated for your immense accomplishment!
Thursday, December 14, 2023
2:00-4:00 p.m. MST
Desert Financial Arena
Tempe campus
Undergraduate Convocation
Attend this fun and exciting in-person event celebrating our Fulton Schools undergraduate and master’s degree graduates. Invite your friends and family to join you as you cross the stage in the Desert Financial Arena!
Thursday, December 14, 2023
7:00-9:00 p.m. MST
Desert Financial Arena
ASU Graduation ceremonies
ASU Graduate Commencement: 9 a.m. Monday, December 11, 2023, Desert Financial Arena.
ASU Undergraduate Commencement: 2:30 p.m. Monday, December 11, 2023, Sun Devil Stadium.
See the full ceremony schedule, as well as Special Interest Convocations at the ASU Graduation website.
Visit graduation.asu.edu for all ASU graduation ceremony information.
Have you applied to graduate?
You must apply to graduate by
Monday, October 2, 2023.
Check your asu.edu email
ASU and the Fulton Schools will use your asu.edu email address for all graduation and Convocation communications.
Need a diploma cover?
Visit our Diploma Covers page to find out how to get your free ASU diploma cover!
Important dates
Oct 2 Deadline to apply to graduate
Oct 6 Grad Fair opens (discount regalia)
Oct 16 Graduation events registration begins
Oct 20 Grad Fair closes, but online ordering continues with Herff Jones.
Nov 15 Graduation events registration ends
Dec 11 ASU Commencement ceremonies
Dec 14 Fulton Schools Graduate and Undergraduate Convocations
1. Apply to graduate
Deadline: Monday, October 2, 2023
Apply to graduate through My ASU.
2. Order your regalia at the ASU Online Grad Fair.
Order your regalia online October 6-20, 2022.
Visit the Herff Jones ASU online store to order.
You can also purchase regalia in person at any ASU bookstore.
For questions about your graduation gear, see more FAQs or email [email protected]. For general graduation questions, see FAQs or please visit graduation.asu.edu.
3. Stay up to date
Watch your email, this page and the Inner Circle student newsletter for information about registering for Commencement and Convocation.
Meet the exceptional graduates of Spring 2023
Each semester the Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering recognizes students who have worked diligently to excel academically and contribute to advancing the Fulton Schools mission. Meet the future of engineering and engineering sciences!
Social sharing and keepsakes
Let’s get social!
Get your ASU virtual backgrounds, social media filters, cover photos and profile images to showcase your achievements. Be sure to tag #ASUGrad and #ASUEngineering!
Graduation keepsakes
You can order special gift items including t-shirts featuring all graduates names, Kukui Spirit necklaces, fresh flower bouquets, orchid leis and more.
The big 2023 is up!
Stop by the big 2023 statue in front of Old Main on the Tempe campus to take photos! When you share, tag us! #ASUEngineering
Our graduates in the news
Each semester, ASU News publishes profiles of notable ASU graduates. Below are the Fulton Schools Spring 2023 graduates who are being featured by ASU News.
ASU graduate combines passion for twirling performance, technology
Cody Carter is graduating this spring from the School of Arts, Media and Engineering with a bachelor’s degree in digital culture (theatre). Carter brought more than a decade of experience in baton twirling to Arizona State University…
ASU graduate impacts manufacturing engineering research
Zachary Goode was surprised to learn that many of the undergraduate programs in the Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering at Arizona State University offered research experience — an opportunity…
From the stage to the lab: How master’s student balances life
When people think of being in a band, an interest in engineering does not often come to mind. Trixia Dela Rosa proves that idea wrong, splitting her time between her…
ASU technological leadership graduate launches career at Raytheon Missiles and Defense
When he graduates in May, Jason Alexandre will begin his position at Raytheon Missiles and Defense in Tucson. Read more on ASU News
Accomplishments in academics, research, community service earn ASU graduate Impact Award
Spring 2023 Arizona State University graduate Leslie Miller earned an Impact Award for her outstanding academic, research and community service achievements.
Military service inspires outstanding ASU grad to pursue engineering
Brendan Dee Adair chose to study environmental and resource management after gaining exposure to the field while deployed with the U.S. Army in Romania. During his undergraduate studies at ASU,…
Computer science allows ASU grad to bridge creativity and logic
Michelle Houchins has been inspired by women in engineering and, in the future, hopes to be a leader making STEM and technology accessible to girls.
Informatics empowers ASU grad to innovate
Patrick Wojcik is looking forward to using his degree to make a positive change in the world, helping implement innovative solutions and streamline processes.
Palais Award winner succeeds academically and gains Qualcomm job
Ashwin Chandwani’s doctoral research in power electronics converters led to 12 journal and 18 conference publications and two patents pending or issued.
Computer science empowers ASU grad to make big impacts
When Ananay Arora taught himself to code at age 11, he had no idea where that would take him. The years since, especially his undergrad and graduate time at ASU,…
ASU grad amplifies underrepresented voices in engineering
ASU doctoral degree graduate Fantasi Nicole explored the struggles of Black women pursuing engineering doctoral degrees in her dissertation while making a difference in her community through outreach and service.
Impact Award winner advocates for girls and women in STEM
Electrical engineering graduate student Swetha Manickavasagam pursued her passion for diversifying STEM education through extracurricular activities. She volunteered for organizations that advocate for girls’ STEM education and became heavily involved…
Attorney and Impact Award winner gains electrical engineering skills
Attorney Jonathan Ko decided to pursue an electrical engineering degree online to enhance his patent law knowledge or change his career focus to engineering.
ASU graduate stands out as gifted student, researcher and yo-yo artist
Nicholas Ho, a computer science and mathematics major, has carried a 4.0 GPA and engaged in high-level research throughout his undergraduate career....
Spring graduate focuses on maximizing opportunities, connections at ASU
Tallin Speek is pursuing a Master of Global Management from the ASU Thunderbird School of Global Management through the 4 +1 program.
ASU graduate shares how STEM, creativity merge in engineering
Learning and discovery go beyond academia — often, the greatest insights come from discovering oneself. For this spring grad, tapping into creativity and delving into STEM resulted in surprising revelations…