Convocation

The date for the Barrett Spring Convocation is Saturday, May 10th, 2025 at 7:30pm in Desert Financial Arena.

Spring Convocation will be hosted at Desert Financial Arena on the Tempe Campus.

1. APPLY
   Apply for graduation and pay your fees by February 17, 2025. Apply online for graduation by going to myASU and clicking the "Graduation" tab in the My Programs & eAdvisor box. Please note that a credit card is required. If you do not apply and pay your fee by February 17th, there are additional late fees.
2. RSVP 
   Complete the Barrett Graduation Form - Go to myASU and click the "Graduation" tab in the My Programs & eAdvisor box. Click on “RSVP for Ceremonies” link; on this page you will see forms for each of your colleges including Barrett. This form will be available starting February 24th.

3. ORDER 
   Visit Herff Jones for information about graduation regalia. 

   
   
   The ASU Grad Fair Online will run from Friday, February 14 at 8 a.m. MST to Friday, March 7 at 8 p.m. MST. Keep an eye on your inbox on Friday, February 14 for the unique URL you will need to be able to access your discounted graduation packages.
   
   Commemorative maroon and gold tassels are also available. All items can be purchased via the Herff Jones online store.
   
   For questions about the Online Grad Fair, you can email help@southwestgrad.com or call 480-219-3247.

4. GO
   Plan to attend the wonderful ceremonies:
   1. Barrett, the Honors College Convocation 
      Saturday, May 10th, 7:30 p.m., Desert Financial Arena, Tempe Campus
   2. Undergraduate Commencement 
      Monday, May 12th, 7:30 p.m., Mountain America Stadium, Tempe Campus
   3. Deadline Summary
      1. February 17 File for graduation deadline

      2. April 7th deadline to submit Marching Order form for participation at Barrett Convocation

          

      3. April 18th Spring Thesis deadline
      4. May 10th, 2025 – Spring Barrett Convocation ceremony, 7:30 p.m., Desert Financial Arena

• GRADUATE COMMENCEMENT is the University ceremony where President Crow confers degrees upon all ASU graduate students (Master's and Doctoral candidates).
• UNDERGRADUATE COMMENCEMENT is where President Crow will confer degrees upon all ASU undergraduate students (Bachelor's candidates).
• CONVOCATION is a celebratory ceremony where students are individually recognized by the college for their academic achievement. This is the ceremony where student names are called as they cross the stage and receive their diploma cover.

Barrett graduates who turn in their final signed honors thesis/creative project are eligible to participate in the ceremony. Please contact your Barrett Honors Advisor to confirm eligibility at 480-965-9155 prior to the week of the ceremony.

Tickets are NOT required for the Barrett Spring Convocation Ceremony. Please bring as many guests as you would like.

Filing (or applying) for graduation tells the University that you plan to graduate this semester and have all of the credits and coursework completed to qualify. The Spring 2025 Graduation Filing Deadline is February 17, 2025.

• Undergraduate: $100 ($25 for each additional concurrent degree)
• Graduate: $100 ($25 for each additional concurrent degree)

• Late fee, if applicable: $35

   

Graduates must wear an official ASU cap and gown during the Convocation ceremony. See http://colleges.herffjones.com/college/_arizonastate/ for information about graduation regalia.

Graduates are encouraged to dress 'business professional' under their cap and gown for ceremonies. Please be careful when choosing footwear. Please visit University Ceremonies website for more information about academic regalia.

Honor cords are for undergraduates who have earned at least 56 credit hours of resident credit at ASU. Your current GPA as verified at the time you request your honor cords will determine which cords you are given. For more information, visit Graduation Ceremonies.

On-campus students can pick up honor cords at any University Registrar Services location.

ASU Online students who have earned honor cords will receive them via mail. They will be mailed automatically to eligible students based on the requirements listed on the website above.

Doors to the arena will open one hour prior to the ceremony for both graduates and guests. Graduates will receive an email with detailed instructions on where and when to report for the ceremony. Graduates will report by 6:30 p.m. wearing cap and gown with business attire, and comfortable shoes. Graduates should not bring purses or valuables as there is no place to secure them. 

Diplomas will be mailed approximately 7-10 weeks after the end of the semester to the permanent address on file with the registrar's office. At Convocation, you will receive a diploma cover with a letter from the Dean.

Professional photographers from Grad Images will take photos of graduates as they process onto stage and as they cross stage and accept their diploma cover. These photos are available for purchase after the ceremony. Grad Images will email all graduates with information about the photos that were taken within 48 hours of the ceremony. For more information, visit their website at http://www.gradimages.com/. Complimentary in-person photos with Grad Images will be offered at all campuses this semester. Please visit https://graduation.asu.edu/ceremonies/memories for more information.

If you (the graduate) need special accommodations or have a disability, please indicate on your Marching Order form and we will arrange to accommodate your needs.

If one of your guests will need special accommodations, please inform them that they will need to arrive early (doors open one hour prior to the start of the ceremony) and staff at Desert Financial Arena will assist them with special seating. The arena is wheelchair accessible. Seating for patrons with a physical disability is available in all facilities.

Parking lots are nearby for those driving to the stadium, including ADA parking. Large attendance at ceremonies will create traffic. Exiting parking lots and parking structures will be delayed. Your patience and cooperation is appreciated. Parking maps and additional parking information is available online.

• Stay Connected 
  As a Barrett Honors College alumnus, you can play an integral role in the future and continued development of your honors college.
  
  Your involvement in helping define the honors college and support students can be your lasting legacy. There are many ways to make a positive impact as a Barrett alum. Contact us at barrettalumni@asu.edu for more information.
• Invest in our future leaders 
  The Dean’s Club network of alumni, parents, faculty, staff, business leaders and friends share a strong belief in the value of higher education and a commitment to supporting high-achieving students.
  
  Dean’s Club members play an integral role in the future and continued development of Barrett Honors College as the “gold standard” of honors education and a place where the best and brightest students can thrive.
  
  Join the Dean’s Club with an annual gift of $1,000 or more to any Barrett scholarship fund. 
  
  Join the Dean's club

Please email help@southwestgrad.com and a Herff Jones representatives will respond directly.

• For questions regarding your eligibility to graduate from Barrett, contact your Barrett Advising Office
  • Tempe Campus: 480-965-9155
  • Downtown Campus: 602-496-0557 
  • West Valley Campus: 602-543-4503
  • Poly Campus 480-727-2380
• For any questions regarding the Spring 2025 Convocation ceremony email barrettevents@asu.edu