Convocation
Fall 2024
Ceremony dates
Graduate Convocation
This convocation ceremony is for our master’s and doctoral graduates. Invite your friends and family to attend as you are honored by the Fulton Schools and celebrated for your immense accomplishment!
No tickets required. Plan extra time to go through security and be seated.
Undergraduate Convocation
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 cross the stage in the Desert Financial Arena!
No tickets required. Plan extra time to go through security and be seated.
New! Get your GradPass
When you register for the Fulton Schools Convocation, you will get an electronic pass that you will need to show at the ceremony in order to cross the stage.
ASU Commencement and Special Interest Convocations
There are many more graduation ceremonies in which you may participate, including the ASU Commencement ceremonies on Dec. 16, and seven different Special Interest Convocations honoring various special interest and cultural groups. When you RSVP through My ASU, you can register to participate in the ceremonies which best suit you!
Volunteers needed!
Fulton Schools faculty and staff: sign up to be part of the fun and help send our grads off in style!
Important dates
- Oct. 1 Deadline to apply to graduate
- Oct. 4–18 Online Grad Fair
- Oct. 14–Nov. 12 RSVP for all Ceremonies in My ASU
- Oct. 18–Nov. 20 Order regalia online through Sun Devil Campus Stores
- Nov. 21–Dec. 6 Purchase regalia in person at all Sun Devil Campus Stores locations
- Dec. 6 and Dec. 12 Graduate Convocation information session
- Dec.12 Undergraduate Convocation Information Session
- Dec. 14–19 All ASU Graduation ceremonies
- Dec. 16 ASU undergraduate and graduate Commencement ceremonies
- Dec. 19 Fulton Schools undergraduate and graduate Convocations
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:
- Your GradPass.
- Check-in details.
- How to find your seat.
- Ceremony details.
- And more!
There are separate sessions for undergraduate and graduate students, as well as online students.
Buy your regalia
Now that Grad Fair is over, you can 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.
Get the grad fun started!
Photo time at the big 2024 and #ASUGrad signs
Arriving in Tempe October 31: The big 2024! ASU is providing the perfect backdrops for your grad shots. Look for the big 2024 in front of Old Main Oct. 31–Dec. 20 and in front of Desert Financial Arena (DFA) Dec. 13–Dec. 30. There will also be a big #ASUGrad sign at DFA Dec. 13–Dec. 30.
Get social
ASU has created social media tools to spice up your socials! Remember to use #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
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.