Convocation
Spring 2026
Grads: Register for ceremonies by April 6!
Registration is now open in My ASU for Fulton Schools Convocations and all other ASU graduation ceremonies. Register now to be sure you can participate in May!
Learn about ASU Special Interest Convocations and see the schedule of all ceremonies.
Ceremony dates
Contact your family and friends! Dates for the Spring 2026 Fulton Schools Convocation ceremonies have been set.
Saturday, May 9, 9 a.m.
Maroon Graduate Convocation
Who should attend this ceremony?
The Maroon Convocation is for students graduating with master’s and doctoral degrees from these four Fulton Schools:
- ECEE
- SSEBE
- SEMTE
- TPS
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.
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
Who should attend this ceremony?
The Gold Convocation is for students graduating with master’s and doctoral degrees from these four Fulton Schools:
- SCAI
- SBHSE
- MSN
- SIE
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.
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:
- SBHSE
- SCAI
- ECEE
- SEMTE
- SIE
- MSN
- SSEBE
- TPS
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.
Grad fair is open!
The ASU Online Grad Fair is the only opportunity you have to get discounted regalia and other graduation items.
Grad Fair closes Friday, March 6 at 8 p.m.
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.
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.