Convocation

convocation

Congratulations Class of 2009!

As you enter your final semester at Arizona State University, there are several important details that you will want to know to prepare for graduation. Remember, all graduating students must apply for graduation though the graduate office.

We are looking forward to making the graduation convocation a memorable event for you and your guests!

Friday, December 18, 2009
Wells Fargo Arena, Tempe

2:00 p.m. - Doors open to the public

Graduates arrive in cap/gown no later than 2:15 p.m.

Students start walking into the arena at 2:50 p.m.

3:00 p.m - Ceremony begins

Cap & Gown

All candidates are required to wear an official ASU caps, gowns and tassels when participating in the Engineering Convocation Ceremony. These are available at the ASU bookstore (480) 965-3191.

Invitations and Announcements

Invitations and Announcements can be purchased in the ASU bookstore (480)965-3191 or online though CB Graduation Announcements.

Guests

Tickets are not required for friends and family, but please remember that you must submit an RSVP for your guests. We encourage you to invite as many guests as you wish, but due to space limitations and for security reasons, family members and friends are not allowed in the student assembly area or on the floor of the arena at any time. There is plenty of space in the seating area for family.

RSVP

RSVP is needed for students to attend convocation.  Students RSVP through myASU after having applied for Graduation.

Length of Ceremony

Students start walking into the arena 10 minutes before the start of the ceremony.  The ceremony is estimated to be 90 minutes long. If you are planning a celebration after the ceremony, don¹t forget to count for the time it will take you to get out of the area. There will be few thousand happy family members leaving at the same time you are.

Parking

See map of campus. Guests parking will be available in Lot 59 and Stadium parking structure.

Flowers

Congratulatory bouquets of roses and carnations will be available for sale in the Wells Fargo Arena lobby prior to the ceremony. A portion of the flower sale proceeds will go to Tau Beta Pi honor society.

Disabled Resources:

Parking

Lot 58 (east of Wells Fargo Arena) has been reserved for disabled parking A disabled card in the front window or license plate is required to park in these areas.

Seating

Disabled Seating is reserved for disabled guests and is available on a first-come, first serve basis. One additional guest may be seated in this area to accompany a disabled guest.

Wheelchairs

A limited number of wheelchairs will be available at the north entrance on the main concourse of the arena on a first-come, first-served basis. A picture ID is required, preferably a driver¹s license. Chairs must be returned within 30 minutes of the ceremony¹s conclusion and cannot leave the building.

Sign Language

American Sign Language Interpreters will be on stage for the ceremony. The ASL interpreters will be on the left hand side of the stage as you face the stage.

For more information, please contact Events Manager by e-mail or phone (480) 727-7364.