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It's time to celebrate

College of Integrative Sciences and Arts Convocation

View the Spring 2024 ceremony recording

CISA convocation details

Monday, December 16, 2024 at 7:30 p.m.

Desert Financial Arena
600 E Veterans Way,
Tempe, AZ 85281

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

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.


 

We want to feature you in the CISA Convocation video

The convocation video is one of the highlights of the CISA ceremony and plays to thousands in Desert Financial Area and online. You can be a part of this tradition by sharing your ASU story with us, congratulating fellow classmates or saying thanks to those who supported your journey.

Sessions will last 15-30 minutes, so please plan accordingly. To participate, reserve a filming session at the campus that works best for you using the links below. Spaces are limited, so book your spot soon!

Remote students are also encouraged to participate — simply reserve an online filming session. If you can't make it to any of sessions, you are also able to submit a clip for the convocation video.

Tempe campus

Dates:
Wednesday, November 20

Location:
Hayden Library Makerspace (3rd floor)
300 E. Orange St.
Tempe, AZ 85287

Downtown campus

Dates:
Thursday, November 21

Location:
Arizona Center, Suite 340
455 N 3rd St.
Phoenix, AZ 85004

Polytechnic campus

Dates:
Thursday, November 21

Location:
Santa Catalina Hall, Rm 331
7271 E Sonoran Arroyo Mall
Mesa, AZ 85212

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 59There are also paid parking options nearby.

Tempe road conditions and closures.

Security and safety

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.

Have additional questions?

Visit the ASU Graduation FAQ page.

Or contact the College of Integrative Sciences and Arts at 480-965-1970 or cisagrad@asu.edu for more information.