Save the date!
The Fulton Schools Convocation ceremonies will be held
Wednesday, May 13, 2020.
Graduating students are invited to attend the Convocation ceremony that honors their degree. Please register to graduate in My ASU by the deadline as accurate counts will help us determine which schools will be honored in each ceremony. Additional information will be available in late February to help you and your guests plan to attend. See below for the steps to graduate.
Engineering Maroon Convocation
2 p.m.
Desert Financial Arena
Engineering Gold Convocation
7 p.m.
Desert Financial Arena
Required Steps for Graduation and Convocation
Deadline: February 17, 2020
From My ASU, select the Graduation tab from My Programs and eAdvisor™ and follow the online instructions.
You’ll need to pay your filing fees with a credit card:
- Undergraduate: $50 ($25 for each additional concurrent degree)
- Graduate: $50 ($25 for each additional concurrent degree)
Deadline: April 17, 2020.
Once you apply for graduation, you will need to register online for the Fulton Schools Convocation ceremonies.
You will find the link to register for the graduation ceremonies on your grad tab under myASU starting in March. After you have completed your RSVP, you can reserve tickets for your guests.
Deadline: April 17, 2020.
Tickets will be required for all guests attending the Fulton Schools Convocation.
Based on the number of graduates attending Convocation, eight tickets will be allotted to each graduate for their guests. To guarantee availability, students must reserve tickets for their guests by the RSVP deadline of April 17.
University Commencement ceremonies
Graduate Commencement
Monday, May 11, 2020
9:00 a.m.
Desert Financial Arena [map]
Undergraduate Commencement
Monday, May 11, 2020
7:30 p.m.
Sun Devil Stadium, Frank Kush Field, Tempe campus [map]
University Special Interest Convocations
Special Interest and cultural convocations are a time for smaller groups to gather and celebrate students’ graduation. The smaller setting provides the opportunity for individual recognition.
International Student Convocation
Saturday, May 9, 2020
11:00 a.m.
Student Pavilion, Tempe campus [map]
Can’t attend?
Watch Convocation Live on ASU TVAdditional information
Students
- Student check in opens two hours before the event.
- Student check in closes 30 min before the event starts, all graduates have to have picked up their readers card before this time in order to participate in the ceremony.
- All graduates must be seated 20 min before the ceremony starts. Student seating will be released to guests at that time and we can not guarantee seating for late comers.
- Bring your photo identification to check in and to the west tunnel entrance.
Guests Tickets
Tickets will be required for all guests to attend the Engineering Convocation ceremony.
Students can request tickets after they apply to graduate and have completed their RSVP for attending the ceremony. Ticket availability will only be guaranteed until RSVP deadline date.
What to wear
An ASU cap and gown is required attire for all graduates, you can order online or go to grad fair at the bookstore to purchase graduation attire and accessories. Undergrads, is your final GPA over 3.4? Visit the ASU Registrar’s Office to pick up your honor cords.
Grad Fair Dates are
Polytechnic campus:
Polytechnic campus bookstore
5999 S. Backus Mall
Tuesday, March 17
9:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.
West campus:
West campus bookstore
4701 W. Thunderbird Road, Glendale, AZ 85306
Wednesday, March 18
9:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.
* Thunderbird undergraduates are invited to participate in the West campus Grad Fair.
Downtown Phoenix campus:
Downtown campus bookstore
111 E. Taylor St. #160, Phoenix, AZ 85281
Thursday, March 19 – Friday March 20
9:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.
* Thunderbird graduate students are invited to participate in the Downtown campus Grad Fair.
Tempe campus:
Tempe campus bookstore
525 E. Orange Street, Tempe, AZ 85287
Tuesday, March 24 – Thursday, March 26
9:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Bring your ASU Sun Card
In addition to the new Clear Bag Policy, you will need to have your ASU Sun Card or another state or federally issued photo identification (like a driver’s license) to check in and to enter Desert Financial Arena through the west tunnel.
Check in
Check-in for the ceremony begins at two hours before the start of the ceremony at Sun Devil Stadium south east concourse located west of Desert Financial Arena. Arrive early at check-in!
Clear Bag Policy
To enhance public safety and make arena access more efficient, Sun Devil Athletics has adopted a Clear Bag Policy. In addition to a small clutch or purse for privacy, you are limited to bringing one clear bag, no larger than 12” x 6” x 12” or a 1-gallon plastic storage bag, to Desert Financial Arena. Read more about the Clear Bag Policy
Diplomas and Gifts
Graduates do not receive diplomas at the Engineering Convocation Ceremonies. Diplomas and gifts will be mailed separately, six to eight weeks after the commencement ceremony to your permanent address on file at the University Registrar’s Office. For more information, visit students.asu.edu/graduation.
Watch Online
Your family and friends can watch the ceremony online at ASU live.
Logistics
Guests Tickets
Tickets will be required for all guests to attend the Engineering Convocation ceremony.
Students can request tickets after they apply to graduate and have completed the RSVP for attending the ceremony. Ticket availability will only be guaranteed until RSVP deadline date.
Clear Bag Policy
To enhance public safety and make arena access more efficient, Sun Devil Athletics has adopted a Clear Bag Policy. In addition to a small clutch or purse for privacy, you are limited to bringing one clear bag, no larger than 12” x 6” x 12” or a 1-gallon plastic storage bag, to Desert Financial Arena. Read more about the Clear Bag Policy
Getting to Desert Financial Arena
Desert Financial Arena at the ASU Tempe campus
600 E. Veterans Way
Tempe, AZ 85281
The use of public transportation is strongly encouraged. Visit Valley Metro for neighborhood shuttles and Valley Metro options.
Parking
Attendees and guests can park in:
- Lot 59
- Accessible parking: Lot 58 will be available on a first-come, first-served basis, to cars displaying a disabled parking decal. Additional accessible parking available in the south portion of Lot 59 and in the Packard Drive South Structure.
For more info and maps, see graduation.asu.edu/guests/parking.
Watch Online
Your family and friends can watch the ceremony online at ASU live.
Visitors
- Tickets are needed for all guests attending the Engineering Convocation ceremony in Desert Financial Arena
- Doors open to guests with tickets one hour prior to the ceremony
- Ceremonies start promptly at 2:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.
- Read more about the Clear Bag Policy
Tickets required for convocation guests
Tickets will be required for all guests to attend the Engineering Convocation ceremony.
Graduating students can request tickets after they have completed their RSVP for attending the ceremony.
Graduating students can request up to eight tickets for their guests before the RSVP deadline. Students with larger families in need of tickets over and above 8 tickets can request them through link sent to all students when RSVP system opens in March.
All available tickets will be distributed to additional ticketing requests after RSVP deadline has passed.
Clear Bag Policy
PLEASE SHARE THIS INFORMATION WITH YOUR GUESTS SO THEY ARE NOT TURNED AWAY AT THE DOOR TO RETURN ITEMS TO THEIR CAR:
To enhance public safety and make ASU venues access more efficient, all ASU venues adopted a Clear Bag Policy. All guests may bring in one (1) clear bag no larger than 12” x 6” x 12” or a 1-gallon plastic storage bag. Guests are limited to one clear bag per person, along with a small clutch or purse for privacy no larger than 4.5″ x 6,5″. Guests with prohibited bags will need to return their bags to their vehicle and transfer their belongings to an approved clear plastic bag before entering the venue.
For a list of approved/prohibited items and frequently asked questions, please visit the Clear Bag Policy.
