Register to attend a ceremony

Updated as of Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2026 

Graduating students who wish to participate in graduation ceremonies and celebrations must register. All ASU graduation ceremonies and celebrations require registration.

Only working staff, graduating students and authorized personnel 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 or other event venues.

Graduation ceremonies include:

• Graduate Commencement
• Undergraduate Commencement
• College Convocations
• Special Interest Celebrations

A registration submitted by the deadline of Tuesday, November 10, 2026, at 11:59 p.m.

• Guarantees a seat for the graduate
• Guarantees seats/tickets for a graduate’s guests
• Guarantees the graduate receives all benefits and ceremony-specific items provided by the ceremony

How to register for in-person ceremonies

1. Apply for graduation and pay graduation fees.
2. Go to the "Register for your ceremonies" link available on your MyASU page (available the week of October 5, 2026)
3. A link under the Graduation Tab will appear after you have applied to graduate and paid your graduation fees. (Please allow 48-72 hours for the link to become active)
4. Complete the registration form.

5. Click the "SUBMIT" button at the bottom of the page after completing the registration form.

• Failure to properly submit the form will result in your registration not being recorded.
• Students will receive a confirmation via email after successfully submitting a form for each ceremony.

Registration deadline

Ceremony registration for Spring 2026 will close on Tuesday, November 10, 2026.

Applying to graduate vs. Registering for a ceremony

Applying for graduation and registering to attend in-person graduation ceremonies are separate but related issues. Applying and paying your graduation fee ensures that your degree will be processed after coursework is complete and certification of your degree is issued. Registering to attend ceremonies ensures seating will be available for you and your guests for the event(s) you attend. It also ensures tickets will be reserved for those events that require tickets.

Graduation Ceremony Eligibility Policy

ASU Commencement and college convocation ceremonies are reserved exclusively for degree-seeking students completing associate, baccalaureate, master’s, or doctoral degrees. Because non-degree certificate offerings do not confer a formal university degree, certificate earners are not eligible to participate in ASU Commencement or college convocation ceremonies.

We appreciate your commitment to continuing your education with ASU and extending your professional skills. For specific questions regarding the delivery date or format of your certificate or credential, please contact your program administration team.

Summer graduates

Graduates completing coursework in August can opt to participate in ceremonies in May before course completion or in December following course completion.