Graduation and Cronkite Convocation

Celebrating Cronkite graduates

ASU proudly celebrates all graduating students with large commencement events, school-specific convocations and other special ceremonies. For complete information on the university's graduation programming, visit graduation.asu.edu. Graduating Cronkite students and their support systems are encouraged to participate in the following events:

• Cronkite Convocation: Convocation events are college-specific celebrations of individual achievement. All graduating student names are called, and all graduates cross the stage. Read more details below.

• University Commencement: Commencement ceremonies are the university-wide events at which ASU President Michael Crow confers degrees. Undergraduates are presented by college at University Undergraduate Commencement (student names are not read). At Graduate Commencement, doctoral graduates have their names read and cross the stage; master degree candidates are announced by college, but not individually. Learn more below.

• Other recognitions: Honors students, veterans and students who are members of other interest groups are invited to participate in special recognition ceremonies.

Tuesday, December 15, 2026

7 p.m. (doors open at 6 p.m.)

Location: ASU Gammage

Watch live: live.asu.edu

Convocation honors all graduating Cronkite students—undergraduate and graduate, campus and digital immersion. During convocation, students receive a diploma case, have their name announced, cross the stage, pose for a photo and video clip, and are congratulated by Dean Battinto Batts, Jr. 

Arrival: Graduates must check in between 6:00 and 6:30 p.m. at Gammage. After check-in, graduates must be seated inside Gammage by 6:45 p.m. Students arriving later than 6:45 p.m. will be directed to available seating after the start of the ceremony and may not be able to sit with their cohort.

Cap and gown: Official ASU graduation regalia is required at all ASU graduation ceremonies. Graduation attire will not be available for purchase the day of the event. Students will be asked to carry their gowns through security. Caps may remain fastened; be sure the tassel hangs on the left side.

What to bring: If you bring a bag, it must be clear, and it must comply with the ASU Bag Policy. Only bring items you need and can carry with you; there are no secure locations available to store personal items.

Parking: 
ASU Gammage
Complimentary: (available on a first-come, first serve)
View the parking map for ASU Gammage 
Lot 3 (Gammage Auditorium)
View the best routes for getting to ASU Gammage

Refer to ASU’s event parking information for full details.

Guest attendance: Tickets are required: Friends, family and other guests are welcome to attend Cronkite Convocation. Guests who are unable to attend in person can view the ceremony via live stream during the ceremony time at live.asu.edu.

Arrival and seating: Doors open at 6 p.m. Tickets are free for guests and available day-of near the entrance to ASU Gammage. 

What to bring: If you bring a bag, it must be clear, and it must comply with the ASU Bag Policy. Only bring items you need and can carry with you; there are no secure locations available to store personal items.

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

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. Seating will be assigned; arrive with your party to ensure you are seated together.

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 6:00 pm. No tickets will be given prior to December 15th for Cronkite Convocation. You will only be able to obtain your tickets day-of.

After 7:15 pm, 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.

Parking: 
ASU Gammage
Complimentary: (available on a first-come, first serve)
View the parking map for ASU Gammage 
Lot 3 (Gammage Auditorium)
View the best routes for getting to ASU Gammage

Refer to ASU’s event parking information for full details.

Monday, December 14, 2026

2 p.m. (Graduating students should arrive by 1:30 p.m.)

Location: Mountain America Stadium, Frank Kush Field

Watch live: live.asu.edu

Commencement is ASU’s university-wide recognition ceremony for all undergraduates at which President Crow confers degrees. For more information, visit ASU’s Graduation Website.

Monday, December 14, 2026

9:00 a.m. (Graduating students should arrive by 8:00 a.m.)

Location: Desert Financial Arena

Watch live: live.asu.edu

Commencement is ASU’s university-wide recognition ceremony for all graduating graduate students at which President Crow confers degrees. Doctoral students’ names are announced, while master’s students are recognized by college. For more information, visit ASU’s Graduation Website.

Barrett, the Honors College Convocation: Honors students are recognized for their academic achievements at this special convocation ceremony. View event details.

Veterans Honor Stole Ceremony: This ceremony recognizes the military service and academic accomplishments of graduating ASU student veterans; student veterans are presented with their veteran stole and recognized for their accomplishments. View event details.

Special interest and cultural convocations: These ceremonies are a time for smaller groups to gather and celebrate students’ graduation. Smaller settings provide the opportunity for individual recognition. View all event details here. 

Getting ready for graduation

Caps, gowns and more: Graduation caps, gowns, announcements, diploma frames and rings may be purchased online through Herff Jones. 

Special assistance and accommodations: Students should indicate on the MarchingOrder RSVP form if you or one of your guests will be in need of special seating arrangements or other specific accommodations. Please contact the Cronkite School Events team at [email protected].

Flowers: Leis and bouquets will be sold at convocation. Students and guests are encouraged to pre-order for pickup before the ceremony so that students can wear their leis onstage and in pictures. Order at the Commencement Group pre-order page.

Convocation photos: All graduates are photographed twice on stage. A proof sheet and price list will be mailed to each graduate approximately 10 days after the ceremony, and a digital order form will be sent to the email address you used to RSVP. Contact official photographer GradImages at 800-261-2576 or [email protected] with questions.

Food and drink: Concession stands will be open for guests on the main concourse. Food and beverages are not allowed on the floor.

Clear bag policy: ASU Gammage observes ASU’s clear bag policy for all graduating students, guests and employees. View the ASU Bag Policy for a list of allowed and prohibited items.

ASU Graduation Office, 480-965-3256

Office of University Ceremonies, 480-965-3565