Special Interest Celebrations

Special Interest and cultural celebrations are a time for smaller groups to gather and celebrate students’ graduation. The smaller setting provides the opportunity for individual recognition. For more information about a particular special interest celebration, please contact the University Ceremonies Office.

University Commencement and convocation ceremonies are special events for all involved. Please show respect for everyone who has come to share in the experience. Individuals who engage in inappropriate or disruptive behavior will be removed from the event.

Banners, flags, and/or signs of any shape and size are not permitted inside of any ceremony venue.  Students will be expected to hand carry their robes through security checkpoints entering their ceremony facility.

As a courtesy to those around you and to our graduating students, please turn off cellular phones and other electronic equipment during the ceremony.

American Indian Celebration

The American Indian Student Support Services and the American Indian Celebration Committee welcome all to Arizona State University to recognize, honor and celebrate the success of American Indian graduates. This is a time to share the joy of our students' achievement and a time to reflect on efforts by the students, families, friends, tribal leaders, and staff. Visit the American Indian Celebration site.

Asian/Asian Pacific American Celebration

The Asian/Asian Pacific American Celebration recognizes, honors and celebrates the accomplishments and commitment of ASU's Asian and Asian Pacific American students pursuing higher education. Participation is open to all students graduating in the Fall and Spring semesters. Academic regalia (cap and gown) required.  Visit the Asian/Asian Pacific American Celebration site.

Black African Celebration

The ASU Black African Celebration recognizes, honors and celebrates the academic success and accomplishments of ASU’s Black and African students pursuing higher education. Participation is open to all students graduating in the Fall and Spring semesters.  Academic regalia (cap and gown) required.  Visit the Black African Celebration site.

Hispanic Celebration

The ASU Hispanic Celebration is a signature event that honors the accomplishments and commitment of ASU’s Hispanic students pursuing higher education. Participation is open to all students graduating in the spring or fall semester. Visit the Hispanic Celebration site.

International Student Celebration

The International Student Celebration recognizes, honors and celebrates the academic success of ASU’s International students. This event includes a keynote speaker, student speaker, graduate recognition and refreshments.  Academic regalia (cap and gown) required.  Visit the International Student Celebration site.

Rainbow Celebration

The Rainbow Celebration honors LGBTQIA+ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer and Questioning, Intersex, Asexual/Aromantic, and their Allies) students by bringing together members of their communities to celebrate the accomplishments of graduates, with particular honor and recognition for the ways in which sexuality and gender have influenced their paths toward graduation.  This event includes a keynote speaker, student speaker, graduate recognition and refreshments.  Academic regalia (cap and gown) required.  Visit the Rainbow Celebration site.

Veterans Honor Stole Ceremony

To recognize the military service and academic accomplishments of graduating ASU student veterans, the Pat Tillman Veterans Center and ASU Alumni Association will be co-hosting the Veterans Honor Stole Ceremony. During this celebration, student veterans will be presented with their veteran stole and recognized for their accomplishments. Participation is open to all student veterans, active duty, reservists and National Guard graduating in the fall and spring semesters. Academic regalia (cap and gown) is not required.  Visit https://veterans.asu.edu/veterans-honor-stole-ceremony for more information.