graduation and grad fair Your guide to

It’s time to move to the
next chapter of your life,
and attending graduation is
the one event that brings
your family,
friends,
ambitions,
accomplishments
and dreams
to a single point that both celebrates
and memorializes this occasion.
Your guide to
graduation
and grad fair
alumni.asu.edu/gradfairguide
As your time at ASU starts to wind down,
we’re here to support your transition from
student to
graduate.
The ASU Alumni Association (ASUAA)
offers this guide to step you through
the process of graduating and starting
your life as a proud Sun Devil alum.
Graduation starts with a little planning.
1. Don’t forget your cap and gown.
2. Plan ahead on any family travel needs.
3. Become familiar with the dates
for special convocations and
ceremonies.
To complete these steps, simply go to:
students.asu.edu/graduation
Graduation is now in your pocket...literally.
After applying make sure to download the
graduation app. This simple-to-use tool provides
helpful information about all graduation events
and allows users to customize their attendance
for a seamless graduation experience. Taking part
in the tradition and fun of ASU graduation has
never been easier.
Go here: graduation.asu.edu.
Now that you’ve filed for graduation and marked
Commencement on your calendar, it’s time to plan the
Pomp and
circum stance
that signals your achievement and kicks off the next phase of your
Sun Devil relationship. The ASU Alumni Association has created
Grad Fair as a one-stop shop to get the needed items for graduation
and introduce you to the world of the Alumni Association.
With multiple dates spread
over all campuses,
Grad Fair is a convenient
event for discounted
packages for caps,
gowns, tassels, stoles,
diploma frames, rings,
announcements, and other
graduation items.
Spring 2016 Grad Fair dates,
times and locations:
Polytechnic Campus Downtown Campus
Tuesday, March 15
Thursday, March 17
Friday, March 18
West Campus
Tempe Campus
Wednesday, March 16
Tuesday, March 22
Wednesday, March 23
Thursday, March 24
Commencement/Convocation Schedule
Spring 2016
After getting your graduation gear, the
ASU Alumni Association is on hand to introduce you to the
Friday, May 6
10:00am
Thunderbird School of Global Management
Thunderbird Event Center
Saturday, May 7
10:00am
Veterans Stole Reception
Tempe
Monday, May 9
10:30am
Graduate Commencement
4:30pm
School for the Future of Innovation in Society
7:30pm
Undergraduate Commencement
Wells Fargo Arena, Tempe
Lyceum Theater, Tempe
Chase Field, Phoenix
Tuesday, May 10
9:00am
Barrett Honors College Convocation
1:00pm College of Nursing & Health Innovation Convocation
Wells Fargo Arena, Tempe
Phoenix Convention Center, North Building, Lvl 3
Phoenix Downtown Campus
2:00pm College of Liberal Arts & Sciences Maroon Convocation
Wells Fargo Arena, Tempe
6:00pm New College of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences Convocation
Grady Gammage Auditorium, Tempe
Wells Fargo Arena, Tempe
Wednesday, May 11
9:00am
Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts Convocation
10:00am
Air Force ROTC Commissioning Ceremony
1:30pm Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law Convocation
2:00pm Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering Maroon Convocation
4:00pm Naval Science Commissioning Ceremony
5:00pm Army ROTC Commissioning Ceremony
6:00pm American Indian Convocation
7:00pm Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering Gold Convocation
and being a member of the Alumni Association.
alumni.asu.edu
Benefits
Walk away from Grad Fair with access to free and deep discounts
on the coolest products and services including free food delivered
to your door, gym memberships, moving discounts, Suns tickets
and more.
The Quad, West Campus
6:30pm Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication Convocation
7:00pm College of Liberal Arts & Sciences Gold Convocation
Benefits of
alumni status
Wells Fargo Arena, Tempe
Memorial Union, Ventana A Ballroom, Tempe
Grady Gammage Auditorium, Tempe
Wells Fargo Arena, Tempe
Neeb Hall, Tempe
Old Main, Front Steps, Tempe
Grady Gammage Auditorium, Tempe
Wells Fargo Arena, Tempe
Travel
Graduate in style and then fly to Europe for a special grad trip
celebration. This 12-day student trip with visits to England, France,
Italy and Greece is a must-do before you settle into grad school or
your new job.
Chapters
No matter if you’re going back to school, returning home or venturing
off to a new location, the ASUAA can connect you with chapters all
over the world or to a variety of special interest chapters.
Thursday, May 12
9:00am College of Public Service & Community Solutions Convocation
11:00am
Black and African Convocation
2:00pm W. P. Carey School of Business Undergraduate Convocation
4:30pm School of Sustainability Convocation
7:00pm W. P. Carey School of Business Graduate Convocation
Wells Fargo Arena, Tempe
Grady Gammage Auditorium, Tempe
Wells Fargo Arena, Tempe
Grady Gammage Auditorium, Tempe
Wells Fargo Arena, Tempe
Friday, May 13
9:00am College of Letters and Sciences Convocation
2:00pm Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College Convocation
7:00pm College of Health Solutions
Wells Fargo Arena, Tempe
Wells Fargo Arena,Tempe
Wells Fargo Arena, Tempe
Career Services
This premier resource for alums helps you achieve professional
success with services spanning job search tips, career advising,
networking events, mentoring and more.
Sparky License Plate
Drive with pride. With a special rebate offer just for seniors, find out
how easy it is get a Sparky plate on your car.
Saturday, May 14
10:30am
Hispanic Convocation
Wells Fargo Arena, Tempe
All ceremonies require a reply for attendance. Some ceremonies require tickets for entry. For more
details and updated schedule visit: graduation.asu.edu/ceremonies/latest.
alumni.asu.edu/gradfairguide
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1
Order online!
herffjones.com/arizonastate
Graduation products will be
delivered to your home address.
The deadline to order online is
4/10/16. The deadline is only
for cap and gowns.
EASY WAYS
TO ORDER
2
Order at
Grad Fair!
Place their order at the Sun Devil
Campus Store and take your cap
and gown and frame home that
day! Graduation Packages are
discounted during Grad Fair only!
For more info:
www.herffjones.com/ArizonaState
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Order at the
Sun Devil
Campus Store!
After Grad Fair, the Sun Devil
Campus Store will have caps
and gowns available for purchase
until graduation.