It's time to celebrate

College of Integrative Sciences and Arts Convocation

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CISA First Generation Celebration Brunch

Spring 2025

Date: Tuesday, May 13, 2025
Time: 10:00 - 11:30 a.m.
Location: Memorial Union - Ventana C

All first-generation CISA students are cordially invited, along with family and friends, to the 2025 First-Generation Brunch. As a first-generation student, your journey to ASU may have been nontraditional, but your accomplishments have been nothing short of remarkable. We want to celebrate your trailblazing path to graduation and all of the hard work and dedication that went into receiving your degree!

We look forward to celebrating this significant milestone with you! Please register if you like to attend.

Registration

For graduates only

Check-in

As your family and friends make their way into Desert Financial Arena, all graduates should head over to check-in at tables outside the southeast entrance of Mountain America Stadium. Once checked in, you'll proceed to the west tunnel of Desert Financial Arena to be seated with other students in your major.

A maroon cap and gown, and tassel are required to participate and can be purchased from any Sun Devil Campus Store.

If you are an on-site student graduating with honors, you can pick up your honor cords at any University Registrar Services location. If you are an ASU Online student, you will receive an email with additional information about honor cords and ceremonies after you apply to graduate.

What you can expect

To participate in CISA Convocation, you need to register using the link found on your My ASU page. Your registration ensures that your name will be read as you accept your diploma cover and cross the stage.

Upon arrival on the evening of the CISA Convocation ceremony, you will check-in at Mountain America Stadium and receive your personalized reader card before proceeding to the west tunnel of Desert Financial Arena.

Ushers will guide you to your degree program's seating area on the arena floor.

The CISA Convocation ceremony will last approximately 2 hours.

Your diploma will be mailed to your home address on file with the university 8-10 weeks after graduation.

Photography

Grad Images is the official photographer of the CISA Convocation ceremony. Graduates will be photographed twice during the ceremony.

Can't make the ceremony?

Watch the live stream. Please note: names will be called of graduates who are attending the ceremony in-person.

Request a diploma cover.

Are you ready?

Commencement checklist

Apply for graduation.
RSVP for the ceremonies.
Enter your personalized information in the Marching Order system.
Get your regalia in ASU Campus Stores or through the ASU Grad Fair.
Book your free Grad Images photography session.

Get social!

Use #ASUGrad and #CISAGrad when posting your celebration to social media for a chance to be featured on ASU’s and CISA’s social media accounts.

For graduates and guests

Tickets

Tickets are not issued for this event. Invite your friends and family to attend this joyous occasion.

Parking

Free parking is available near Desert Financial Arena and Mountain America Stadium in Packard Drive South Structure, Lot 58, and Lot 59. There are also paid parking options nearby.

Tempe road conditions and closures

Security and safety

A clear bag policy will be in effect at CISA Convocation, and Undergraduate and Graduate Commencement ceremonies. Please review the ASU Bag Policy for a list of prohibited items.

All graduates, faculty and guests will go through security, including a bag check, when entering the arena. Graduates and faculty must carry their gown when clearing security. Gowns may be put on after clearing security. Please plan for lines at the security check and plan your arrival accordingly.

Banners and/or signs of any shape and size are not permitted inside of any ceremony venue.

Accessible seating and special assistance

Accessible seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Family and friends accompanying someone requiring accessible seating are invited to sit in the rows directly in front of this section. It is recommended that you arrive at least one hour before the ceremony to secure your spot.

Wheelchair checkout will be available at the north entrance of Desert Financial Arena—a photo ID will be required.

Closed captioning of the ceremony will be provided.

If you need another form of special assistance, please contact the College of Integrative Sciences and Arts at CISAGrad@asu.edu.