Bachelor's degree candidates

Apply for Graduation

To graduate, students must apply for graduation. University Registrar Services (URS) accepts, reviews and administers graduation applications. Visit URS for more information about applying for graduation.

Commencement and Convocation

All college convocations, celebrations, and University Commencement require an RSVP for participation. 

Only working staff, graduating students and authorized guests are allowed in the graduate and staff entry points or on the floor or field near graduate seating and the stage. This restriction applies to Gammage Auditorium, Desert Financial Arena, Mountain America Stadium, and other event venues.

Summer 2025 Graduates:  Undergraduate degree candidates who complete degree requirements in August 2025 are eligible to participate in December Events. Candidates must apply for graduation as a summer graduate and pay their fees to have the registration link appear on their My ASU page during the Spring/Fall Semester. Your name will appear with the listing of students who completed degree requirements in August 2025 in the December 2025 Commencement online program.

University Undergraduate Commencement will take place on Monday, December 15, at 2:30 p.m. on Frank Kush Field at Mountain America Stadium. The stadium's gates will open at 1:00 p.m. Please note: Mountain America Stadium has a Clear Bag Policy. Graduates and guests who do not comply will be asked to return items to their cars. 

Graduates will be required to hand-carry their gown through security before being directed to Frank Kush Field to be seated with their college. During the ceremony, students are recognized as a group by the college, not individually. There is no formal check-in for the University Undergraduate Commencement. 

Tickets are not required for the University Undergraduate Commencement. Guests will be seated in the lower part of Mountain America Stadium. 

The Fall 2025 University Undergraduate Commencement event begins at 2:30 pm and lasts approximately 75 minutes. 

For more information, please visit the Commencement FAQ page.

Academic Regalia 

Academic recognition is granted to undergraduate candidates only. Students are awarded honor cords to be worn during the commencement ceremony. For more information about graduation regalia, visit Dressing for Graduation.   

Honors Designations

As verified when you request your honor cords, your current GPA will determine which cords you are given. Visit University Registrar Services for more information regarding academic requirements for honor cords.

ASU Online students who’ve earned honor cords will receive them via mail. They’ll be mailed automatically to eligible students. For on-campus students, honor cords can be picked up at any university registrar office.