• Read more about Are tickets required for graduation ceremonies?

Ceremonies held at Grady Gammage Auditorium will require a ticket. Ceremonies held at Wells Fargo Arena or other venues currently do not require tickets. Please check with the dean’s office of your college for details.

• Read more about Can I come pick up my diploma?

No. Diplomas are printed and mailed by an outside vendor to the diploma address listed on your profile page on My ASU.

• Read more about How do I RSVP?

Students will RSVP from a link on their My ASU page - go to My Programs and select the Graduation tab. You must apply to graduate and pay the application fee first. You will receive a confirmation via email after successfully submitting your response.

• Read more about How long does it take for my degree to be posted to my transcript?

The majority of degrees are posted within 10-14 days of the degree conferral date.

• Read more about What does conferral date mean?

This is the date recorded on your transcript signifying when your degree was officially recognized. All requirements must be met by this date. Dates are published in the University's Academic Calendar.

• Read more about What if I graduate in summer?

There is a summer conferral date, but no ceremonies are held in the summer. Summer graduates will be recognized in the Fall commencement book and can choose to participate in either spring or fall ceremonies. Contact your college convocation coordinator for further information.

• Read more about What is the difference between “walking” and graduating?

A graduating student is someone who has met all graduation requirements, whereas “walking” means a student who is participating in ceremonies but is not graduating yet. Diplomas are mailed and not given to students at either commencement or convocation. Students typically participate in the ceremonies that correspond to their graduation semester and students wishing to "walk" in a different ceremony should contact their college convocation coordinator for additional information.

• Read more about When will I get my diploma?

Generally, diplomas arrive 6-8 weeks after the degree conferral date. You will get an email notification when your diploma has been mailed; for most, diplomas arrive about 2 weeks from this date. More information regarding diplomas can be found on our diploma page

• Read more about Where can I find information about graduation ceremonies?

ASU hosts a number of graduation ceremonies each fall and spring semester. See University Ceremonies for details.

• Read more about Why do I have to apply to graduate?

The graduation application notifies our office that it is time to evaluate your record to see if we can award your degree.