Convocation
Spring 2026
Grads: Apply to graduate by Feb. 15!
The deadline to apply to graduate this semester is February 15. Visit My ASU to complete your application.
Save the date!
Contact your family and friends! Dates for the Spring 2026 Fulton Schools Convocation ceremonies have been set. More information will be posted on this website throughout the semester, so return often for the latest information.
Saturday, May 9, 9 a.m.
Maroon Graduate Convocation
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.
Graduates will be notified in late February whether they will participate in the Maroon or Gold ceremony.
No tickets required. Plan extra time to go through security and be seated.
Location
Saturday, May 9, 2026, 9 a.m.
Desert Financial Arena
Saturday, May 9, 2 p.m.
Gold Graduate Convocation
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.
Graduates will be notified in late February whether they will participate in the Maroon or Gold ceremony.
No tickets required. Plan extra time to go through security and be seated.
Location
Saturday, May 9, 2026, 2 p.m.
Desert Financial Arena
Thursday, May 14, 7:30 p.m.
Undergraduate Convocation
Who should attend this ceremony?
All students graduating with bachelor’s degrees from all Fulton Schools:
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 14, 2026, 7:30 p.m.
Mountain America Stadium
ASU Commencement and additional Celebrations
There are many more graduation ceremonies and celebrations in which you may participate, including the ASU Commencement ceremonies on May 11, and several different additional Celebrations held by and for various student groups that are open to all graduating students. When you register for ceremonies, you can choose to participate in the ceremonies which best suit you!
Must-know information for graduates
Important dates
- Feb. 15 Deadline to apply to graduate
- Feb. 16–Mar. 6 Online Grad Fair
- Feb. 23–Apr. 6 Ceremony registration available in My ASU
- Mar. 7–Apr. 21 Order regalia online
- Apr. 22–May 16 Purchase regalia in person at all Sun Devil Campus Stores locations
- May. 8–16 All ASU Graduation ceremonies
- May 9 Fulton Schools Maroon Graduate Convocation, 9 a.m.
- May 9 Fulton Schools Gold Graduate Convocation, 2 p.m.
- May 11 ASU undergraduate and graduate Commencement ceremonies
- May 14 Fulton Schools Undergraduate Convocation, 7:30 p.m.
Get ready to graduate!
Buy your regalia
Order your regalia at the online Grad Fair Feb. 16–Mar. 6, 2026.
Visit the Herff Jones ASU online store to order.
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.
Keep coming back!
We are just getting started. Keep coming back to stay informed as the details unfold!
