Convocation

Ceremony Information

• Graduate Information
• Visitors and Guests
• Faculty Participants
• Volunteers

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 2009 Schedule of Ceremonies

Thursday, Dec. 17
ASU Commencement
9:00 a.m., Wells Fargo Arena

Ceremonies will be held outdoors. For your comfort, please dress accordingly

Graduates from Social Work, Criminology, and Recreation and Tourism
Management will participate in the College of Public Programs Convocation
ceremony, Dec. 18, 5:00 p.m. Phoenix Convention Center.   
Information and RSVP:  http://copp.asu.edu/do/students/convocation


Graduates from the School of Global Management and Leadership will
participate in the W.P. Carey Convocation Ceremony, Dec. 17, 12:30 p.m.
Wells Fargo Arena.  
RSVP your attendance to Convocation at http://wpcarey.asu.edu/convocation

Key Ceremony Information

ASU Commencement
Thursday, December 17, 9:00 a.m.
ASU’s Tempe campus
Wells Fargo Arena
For more information: 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 9:00 a.m. and will run approximately 75 minutes. 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, Dec 17. The buses will board at 7:00 am for travel to Tempe and will return to the West campus following the ceremony.

RSVP to your college

New College Graduates:  602-543-4521
College of Teacher Education and Leadership : 602-543- 6327

New College Convocation
Thursday, Dec. 17, 2009
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 a card with your name on it. Bring the card to the convocation ceremony. The card will be given to the person reading names at the ceremony, and will be given to Chappell Studios which will be taking photos that day. Please fill out the address portion of the card.

Each College Convocation will last approximately one hour. If you or your guest(s) require any disability accommodations, please contact 602-543-5306 by May 1.

Caps and gowns are worn at commencement and convocation and can be purchased with a college tassel at the ASU Bookstore before De. 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 October 12 and 13 from 11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Maps and Directions

Arizona Map

How to get to the West campus

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.