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How to participate in Convocation early or late

Need to participate during a different semester than when you graduate? Here’s how.

Graduating in a different semester than when you want to participate? You can still “walk” (participate) in an upcoming Fulton Schools Convocation.

You may participate in an alternative Convocation ceremony if you meet one of these criteria:

  • You have already graduated but didn’t participate in a ceremony.
  • You graduated in 2020 or Spring of 2021 (when we had online-only Convocation ceremonies) and have not yet participated in a ceremony.
  • You are planning to graduate in the summer but want to join the spring ceremonies.
  • You will graduate in a future semester, but want to participate early.
  • You are graduating this semester but prefer to participate later.

Did one of these describe your situation? Complete the form to receive further instructions.

Complete the form

Not sure if you are “early” or “late?” Find your situation below.

Early graduates

If you are completing your degree in a future semester, but want to participate early, you are an early graduate.

Complete the form to request early participation.

Early grads: to participate inComplete the form by
Fall 2025November 9, 2025
Spring 2026April 9, 2026

Late graduates

If you have already earned your degree and want to participate in an upcoming Convocation, you are a late graduate.

Complete the form to request late participation.

Fulton Schools students may participate in a Convocation ceremony up to two years after their official graduation date.

Students who graduated in 2020 or Spring 2021 may walk in any single future ceremony.

Note: You may only “walk” (physically participate) in one Convocation ceremony.

Late Grads: to participate inComplete the form by
Fall 2025November 9, 2025
Spring 2026April 9, 2026

I completed the form. What are the next steps?

Once you’ve submitted the form, you’re set! The Fulton Schools events staff will contact you with the information you need.

For details about what to wear, what to bring, where to go and how to prepare for the ceremony, visit the Fulton Schools Convocation website. Here, you will find all the details about the ceremony day like checklists, dress code, parking, schedules and more.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will I have to pay my ASU graduation application fee twice?

Whether you are graduating early, on time or in the future, you only pay your ASU graduation application fee one time, when you apply to graduate. This fee pays for your diploma, diploma case, honor cords, etc. Basically, this is your fee to complete your degree. 

There is no cost to participate in the Fulton Schools Convocation ceremonies, regardless of when you pay your ASU graduation application fee. The two are unrelated.

I have missed the opportunity to request early or late participation for the current ceremonies, what now?

For those wanting to participate late, you still can! Just bring a photo ID (ASU Sun Card or driver’s license) and proof of graduation (picture of your diploma or MyASU showing graduation date and degree) and go to the “Not Registered” line at your ceremony check-in.

For those wanting to participate early, it is too late to participate. Please plan to walk in a future ceremony.

Who do I contact with questions?

For any other questions, email the Fulton Schools Convocation team at [email protected].

Check your asu.edu email

ASU and the Fulton Schools will use your asu.edu email address for all graduation and Convocation communications.

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!

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