Convocation
Ceremony Information
Congratulations to those of you who will be graduating this year! You're almost there! Please review the Key Ceremony information listed below to know what to expect for the Commencement ceremony and the College Convocation ceremonies. ASU’s West campus Convocation Web site provides you information and resources related to the upcoming convocation, so please check frequently for updated information. Also, don't hesitate to call if you have a question.
Fall 2008 Schedule of Ceremonies
| Wednesday December 17 |
Barrett Honors College Convocation 7:00 p.m., Gammage Auditorium at the Tempe campus |
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| Thursday December 18 |
ASU Commencement 10:00 a.m., Wells Fargo Arena at the Tempe campus |
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| College Special Interest Convocation Dates | ||
Thursday |
Time: |
School
of Global Management and Leadership |
Friday |
Time: 9:00 am |
College
of Teacher Education and Leadership |
Friday |
Time: 12:00 pm |
New
College of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences |
Friday |
Time: |
College of Human Services Location: Fletcher Library Lawn, West campus |
Thursday, December 18, 2008, 10:00 am
ASU’s Tempe campus
Wells Fargo Arena
http://www.asu.edu/graduation
Commencement is the official graduation ceremony in which the President of ASU confers degrees upon all graduates.
Instructions: The ceremony will start promptly at 10:00 a.m. and will run approximately 75 minutes. No tickets are required. The doors to the Wells Fargo Arena open at 9:00 a.m. Bachelor Degree candidates enter through the lower west ramp. Master Degree candidates enter through the lower east ramp. When you enter, you will be directed to your seating area. During the ceremony the Dean of your college will ask you to stand. Please listen and stand at the appropriate time.
West campus has chartered motor coaches to transport graduates and members of their family to Commencement in Tempe on Thursday, December 18. The buses will board at 8:00 am for travel to Tempe and will return to the West campus around noon.
RSVP to your college
New College Graduates: 602-543-6150
College of Human Services: 602-543-6600
College of Teacher Education and Leadership : 602-543- 6327
School of Global Management and Leadership: 602-543-6108
College Convocations
Thursday, December 18, 2008 and Friday, December 19, 2008
Fletcher Library Lawn
West campus
4701 W. Thunderbird Rd.
Glendale, AZ 85306
http://www.west.asu.edu/convocation/
Convocation is a celebratory ceremony in which students are individually recognized by the college for their educational achievements.
Instructions: All graduates are to check in one hour prior to their ceremony. Students should ask their guests to carry personal items. You will receive in the mail two cards with your name on them. Bring both cards to the convocation ceremony. One card will be given to the person reading names at the ceremony. The other will be given to Chappell Studios which will be taking photos that day. Please fill out the address portion of the cards.
Each College Convocation will last approximately one hour. If you or your
guest(s) require any disability accommodations, please contact 602-543-5306
by December 5.
Caps and gowns are worn at commencement and convocation and can be purchased with a college tassel at the ASU Bookstore before December 15. All academic honors cords may be worn over the graduation gown. Extra honors cords and tassels will not be available at the ceremony. The Grad Fair will take place at the West campus on (TBD) from 11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Maps and Directions
Questions?
Graduates with questions regarding their graduation status should contact their advisor or the Registrar's Office: 602-543-8163.
Graduates who have questions regarding the graduation ceremonies or who have special needs should contact: 602-543-5306.
