Herberger Institute

 

Current Undergraduate Students

University Commencement

Thursday, December 17, 9 a.m.
ASU Wells Fargo Arena

Commencement is the official ceremony for the university where your degree is conferred. All Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts graduates are encouraged to attend the ASU Commencement Ceremony. Get more information about university commencement.

Cap and gown must be worn and are available at the ASU Bookstores.

Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts Convocation
December 17, 2009 4 p.m.
ASU Wells Fargo Arena

The Herberger Institute convocation is the same day as the university's commencement ceremony.

To participate in convocation, graduates will be required to RSVP. After you have applied for graduation, watch My ASU for a link to RSVP for the Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts Convocation. Please note that convocation is not a ticketed event. No tickets are necessary for graduates or their guests.

Doors to Wells Fargo Arena will open at 3 p.m. for the general public. Convocation will begin at precisely 4 p.m. and is expected to conclude at approximately 5:30 p.m. Graduates should plan to meet their guests on the east side of the arena after the ceremony.


PLEASE NOTE: The ASU Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts uses a reservation system for the institute convocation that is held Thursday, Dec. 17, 2009 at 4 p.m. Please check back to this Web site in October for more information.

Convocation Ceremony Instructions

All graduates need to arrive no later than 3 p.m. at the Wells Fargo arena east entrance with their caps and gowns. Upon your arrival you will be given your reader card and be directed where to line-up for the procession. Please be on time as we will be lining up alphabetically by school and then processing into the Wells Fargo Arena. Graduating students will be seated on the floor of the arena. University commencement and convocation ceremonies are special events for all involved. Please show respect for all who have come to share in the experience.

Family and friends should proceed to the arena.

Master's candidates must invite your committee chairperson to participate in the hooding ceremony. If your chairperson cannot attend the ceremony, please invite an appropriate substitute from the faculty of your discipline. At the designated time, you will proceed in front of the stage carrying your hood over your arm. You will hand your hood to your committee chairperson, who will place the hood over your head. You will then approach the stage, walk across and have your name called.

Doctoral candidates are "hooded" at the university commencement on Thursday, December 17 in the morning. Doctoral recipients are recognized at the Herberger Institute convocation. You will walk across the stage and have your name called. Wear proper academic regalia, including hoods, to both ceremonies.

Caps and Gowns
All graduates must wear academic regalia. Caps and gowns are available at the ASU Bookstores.

Where to Park

Parking available for no cost to students and guests in Structure 5, Structure 7 or in Lot 59. Disabled parking is available in the first 3 rows of lot 59. Click here for campus parking locations.

Services for Disabled

Wells Fargo Arena has eight wheel chairs available for guests on a first come first-serve basis at the north entrance lobby. A picture ID must be presented. Seating for the disabled is available on the first level.

Sign Language Interpreter
A sign language interpreter will sign at the event.

GradTrak Photography Information

GradTrak Photography is the official photographer of ASU commencement events. There is a pre-registration system, which allows you to provide your e-mail and mailing address information prior to the ceremony. You can also add information for up to six family members. Pre-register now.

Announcements

Personalized graduation announcements may be purchased online through CB Graduation Announcements.

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