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Dear Graduate:
Congratulations on the completion/planned completion of your degree program at Arizona State University. This is a big milestone in your life and deserves recognition.
We hope you will find the information you need to prepare for graduation. If you have any questions regarding graduation activities, please contact the School of Criminology and Criminal Justice Academic Advising Office at (602) 496-2356 or email us at sccj@asu.edu.
Step-By-Step Graduation Guide
If you are planning to graduate this semester, the following steps are required to complete the graduation process:
STEP 1:Make sure you are registered for your final semester.
STEP 2:
Make sure all degree requirements will be met.
- Undergraduates: Run your DARS Report to confirm that all requirements are met. If you encounter any discrepancies, make an appointment with a School of Criminology and Criminal Justice academic advisor immediately. You are eligible to walk in commencement and convocation if you have courses left to graduate.
Apply to graduate online or in-person.
- Deadline for fall graduates is October 15th
- Deadline for spring graduates is March 31st
- Deadline for summer graduates is July 1st.
Application for Graduation Filing Fees
Students must file for graduation by the deadline in order to avoid paying a late fee and have their names printed in the Commencement and Convocation program.
- Undergraduate, $50 ($25 for each additional concurrent degree)
- Graduate, $50 ($25 for each additional concurrent degree)
- Late fee, if applicable, $35
Applying for Graduation
To apply for graduation online, log on to your MyASU account and click the "Apply to Graduate" link in the My Programs & Advising box. Please note that a credit card is required (see fees above). Follow the instructions on the screen.
To apply in-person, pay the graduation fee at the University Cashier's Office, located in the University Center Building (UCENT) on the first floor. Please note their hours are 8:00 am - 5:00 pm.
The graduation office will check your DARS report or program of study to make sure that you have completed the requirements for your degree.
STEP 4: Decide which graduation ceremonies you will attend and RSVP.
STEP 5:
A cap, gown and tassel must be worn and can be purchased from the ASU Bookstore. Graduation supplies and announcements can also be purchased at the bookstore.
Graduation Ceremonies
Graduates are invited to attend both University Commencement and the College of Public Programs Convocation. Information about these two ceremonies can be and additional ceremonies that students may be interested in and/or invited to attend can be found on the University Graduation Ceremonies Web site.
If you plan on attending commencement and/or convocation, please RSVP through your MyASU account after you have applied for graduation. The RSVP system will record each graduate's information, which will be used at ceremonies.
Diplomas
Graduates do not receive official diplomas at the graduation ceremonies - instead, they will receive a diploma case. Diplomas are mailed approximately 10-12 weeks after the degree conferral date. They are mailed to the home address on file with the University Registrar's Office. F1/J1 visa graduates will receive their diplomas at their local addresses.
Graduates with a delinquent financial obligation of $25 or more will not receive their diploma. For information on a delinquent account, please contact (480) 965-5220.
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