Graduates watching maroon and gold balloons drop from the ceiling

University Commencement

A time of reflection and celebration at Arizona State University

Spring 2025 Ceremonies

Arizona State University will celebrate graduating students with in-person events this December. The full listing of college convocation and special interest ceremonies is available at graduation.asu.edu/ceremonies/schedule.

Details on how to register to participate in the May 2025 graduation celebrations can be viewed at graduation.asu.edu/rsvp-attend-ceremony.

Most frequently asked question: What is the difference between Commencement, Convocations and Celebrations?

University Graduate and Undergraduate Commencement ceremonies are the university-wide ceremonies at which President Crow confers degrees.

At Graduate Commencement, doctoral graduates have their names read and cross the stage. Master degree candidates will be announced by college, but not individually.

At Undergraduate Commencement, undergraduates are presented by, but not individually.

Convocation events, hosted by colleges, are celebrations of individual achievement where graduate names are called and graduates cross the stage.

Celebrations are held by and for various student groups and are open to all graduating students.

Commencement safety for students

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