Convocation

The date for the Barrett Fall Convocation is Monday, December 15th, 2025 at 12:00pm.

The date for Spring 2026 convocation has not been released yet. Please visit graduation.asu.edu for the most up to date information on University Ceremonies. 

Fall Convocation will be hosted at Gammage Auditorium on the Tempe Campus.

1. APPLY
   Apply for graduation and pay your fees by October 1, 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 October 1st, 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 October 6th.
3. ORDER 
   Visit Herff Jones for information about graduation regalia. 
   The ASU Grad Fair Online will run from Friday, October 3rd at 8 a.m. MST to Friday, October 17 at 8 p.m. MST. Keep an eye on your inbox on Friday, October 3rd 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 [email protected] or call 480-219-3247.
4. GO
   Plan to attend the wonderful ceremonies:
   1. Barrett, the Honors College Convocation 
      Monday, December 15th, 12:00 p.m., Gammage Auditorium, Tempe Campus
   2. Undergraduate Commencement 
      Monday, December 15th, 2:30 p.m., Mountain America Stadium, Tempe Campus
   3. Deadline Summary
      1. October 1 File for graduation deadline
      2. November 12th deadline to submit Marching Order form for participation at Barrett Convocation 
      3. November 21st Fall Thesis deadline
      4. December 15th, 2025 – Fall Barrett Convocation ceremony, 12:00 p.m., Gammage Auditorium

• University Graduate and Undergraduate Commencement -  are the university-wide ceremonies at which President Crow confers degrees.
• At Graduate Commencement, doctoral graduates have their names read and cross the stage at Graduate Commencement. Master degree candidates will be announced by college, but not individually.
• At Undergraduate Commencement, undergraduates are presented by college, but not individually. 
• Convocation events, hosted by colleges, are celebrations of individual achievement where graduate names are called and graduates cross the stage.
• Celebrations are held by and for various student groups and are open to all graduating students.
  • Convocation and Celebration times and locations are subject to change.

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.

Due to the increased number of students participating in the Barrett Convocation, entrance into the ASU Gammage Auditorium will require tickets, which will be available at no charge, for all attending guests. 

 PLEASE NOTE: There is no limit to the number of guests students may invite to attend the convocation.  However, each guest must be present to receive their ticket.     

Tickets will be distributed at the Southwest walkway outside of ASU Gammage (see map below). Attendees can pick up their tickets starting 30 minutes before doors open, no earlier.  Doors to the event will open at 11:00am.  Fifteen minutes after the event starts, tickets can be picked up at either entrance to the theatre from House Staff.

Accessible needs will be accommodated at time of ticket pick up. Patrons that require ADA seating can be accompanied by one companion.

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 Fall 2025 Graduation Filing Deadline is October 1st, 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.

Gammage Auditorium doors 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 processional in December. Graduates will report by 11:00 a.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. We expect graduates to be in place in line no later than 45 minutes prior to the start of the ceremony so that the processional can begin on time.

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 the Grad Images website. 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 make arrangements 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 Gammage Auditorium 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 Auditorium, 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 [email protected] 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 [email protected] 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 Fall 2025 Convocation ceremony email [email protected]