The Total ASU Graduation Experience

Spring 2008 - Different Ceremonies, Both Important Experiences

The ASU Graduation Experience begins on the morning of Thursday, May 8th with Commencement, the official Graduation Ceremony in which ASU President Michael Crow will confer degrees upon all graduates, followed by the College of Human Services Convocation the afternoon of Thursday, May 8th, a celebratory ceremony in which students will be individually recognized by the college for their educational achievements.

University Commencement

Thursday, May 8, 2008 - 9:00 A.M. President Crow at Commencement
Wells Fargo Arena, Tempe
http://www.asu.edu/graduation/

Details:

7:00 a.m. Motor Coach Boarding ASU's West campus - Download Flyer (PDF)

7:30 - 8:30 a.m. The President's Breakfast Sun Devil Stadium, Frank Kush Field. This event is free and open to all graduating students and their guests. RSVP to www.asu.edu/graduation

9:00 a.m. ASU Commencement Ceremony Wells Fargo Arena, Tempe

12:00 p.m. Motor Coaches return to West campus

The doors to the Wells Fargo Arena open at 8:00 a.m. No tickets are required and the event is open to the public.
Doctoral and Bachelor Degree candidates enter through the lower west ramp. Master Degree and Juris Doctor Candidates enter through the lower east ramp. When you enter, you will be directed to your seating area.
All candidates are required to wear an official ASU cap and gown. These are available at the ASU bookstore (602) 543-6800.
The ceremony will start promptly at 9:00 a.m. and will run approximately 2 hours.
For information about disabled seating or parking, please contact the Office of University Ceremonies at (480) 965-3565.

Free motor coach for our graduates and their families to commencement! Download Flyer (PDF)

West campus has chartered motor coaches to transport students and members of their family to Commencement in Tempe on Thursday, May 8th.
We will board the motor coaches at 7:00 a.m and will return to West campus around noon.
To reserve your spot on the bus, call (602) 543-6610 or email Marta.Turoczi@asu.edu by Tuesday, April 29, 2008.

College of Human Services Convocation

Thursday, May 8, 2008 - 2:00 P.M.
Maricopa County Events Center (formerly the SunDome)
19403 R.H. Johnson Blvd.
Sun City West, AZ 85375
http://www.west.asu.edu/convocation

1:00 p.m. Graduates arrive at the Maricopa County Events Center

2:00 p.m. Grand Processional begins

4:00 p.m. Ceremony ends

Graduate's To Do List

Purchase your cap and gown at the ASU Bookstore. Eligible undergraduates who have not received their honor cords can pick them up at the Registrar's Office at the West campus. Extra honors cords and tassels will not be available at the ceremony.
If you are planning to attend the convocation, you must call (602) 543-6610 to RSVP by April 15, 2008. You must also reserve (RSVP) your guest tickets before pickup. You may pick up your RESERVED tickets beginning (not before) Thursday, April 17 through Monday, May 5 from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., at the College of Human Services' reception area in the FAB building, first floor. Please request only those tickets that will be used. Photo ID is required at the time of pickup.
Bring your two name cards to the ceremony. Please fill out the address portion of the cards. One card will be given to the person announcing names at the ceremony. The other will be given to Chappell Studios which will be taking photos that day.
You should ask your guests to carry your personal items. Don't forget to provide your guests with parking and ceremony times and location. See the convocation website for updates.
If you or your guest(s) will require disability accommodations, please contact the College of Human Services at (602) 543-6610 or Marta.Turoczi by Monday, April 28.

Graduation Ceremony Instructions

Graduates must arrive by 1:00 p.m. to check in at the East Lobby. Graduates do not need tickets.
If the graduate does not have his/her name cards, the graduate can ask for cards from the check-in volunteer. The graduate will make sure his/her name is spelled correctly on each card and the address portion is filled out on each card. Print clearly. Add phonetic marks if necessary. One card will be given to the photographer for an optional photo. Keep the second card. The graduate will give it to the Faculty Marshal, who will read the name as the graduate cross the stage.
Graduates need to line up according to their major.
Staff will notify the graduates when to line up by the stage.
Graduates will walk up to the stage and present their card to the faculty marshal, receive their diploma cover, shake hands with the Dean and others (with your right hand), and cross the stage. Return to your seat.
Ceremony ends approximately 3:30 p.m.
Please make arrangements with your guests to meet at a designated spot following the ceremony.

Guest Information

Doors open to the public at 1:00 p.m. No guests allowed in the graduate line-up area.
Make sure your guests have their tickets.
There is an ample free adjacent parking with great access in & out of the venue. To see a map or driving directions, please visit http://www.maricopacountyeventscenter.com/. Carpooling is recommended.
ASU's West campus and the Maricopa County Events Center are not responsible for lost/stolen items.
Alcoholic beverages are not permitted in the facility. Any items that interfere with the ceremony will be confiscated.
Guests with special needs should also go to the Information table for assistance.
Balloons and glass vases are not allowed inside the venue.
ASU college alumni chapters will be selling flowers and the ASU bookstore will be open to sell graduation gift items.

Additional Convocation Ceremonies

To RSVP contact: http://www.asu.edu/graduation

May 7, 7:00 p.m. Barrett, The Honors College Convocation, Gammage, Tempe campus

May 9, 9:00 a.m. College of Nursing Convocation, Phoenix Convention Center, West Building

May 10, 10:00 a.m. American Indian Convocation, Gammage, Tempe campus

May 10, 3:00 p.m. Asian/Asian Pacific American Convocation, Carson Ballroom, Tempe campus

May 10, 5:00 p.m. Hispanic Convocation, Wells Fargo Arena, Tempe campus

May 10, 6:30 p.m. Black & African Convocation, Gammage, Tempe campus

Questions

Registrar - Application to graduate, diplomas, credits, honors cords. (602) 543-8163
Cashier - Graduation fees, payment information, delinquent accounts. (602) 543-6711
ASU Bookstore - Cap, gown, tassels, announcements, rings, etc. (602) 543-6800
College of Human Services Ceremony Office -Convocation ceremonies, special needs. (602) 543-6610
Tempe campus Ceremony Office - Tempe campus ceremonies. (480) 965-3565
Chappell Studios - Student Convocation photos. (800) 424-3686

IMPORTANT DEADLINES

Mar 31 Graduation Application due to Registrar (602) 543-8163

Apr 15 RVSP for Convocation Attendance (602) 543-6610

Apr 17 - May 5 Tickets & Name Cards Pick-up College of Human Services reception, FAB 1st Floor

Apr 28 Convocation Disability Accommodations (602) 543-6610 Marta.Turoczi@asu.edu

Apr 29 RSVP for Motor Coach Ride to Commencement (602) 543-6610 Marta.Turoczi@asu.edu