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Congratulations on taking your next steps toward graduation from ASU.

Completing a Plan of Study
Applying for Graduation
ASU Graduation Ceremonies
Your Diploma

Completing a Plan of Study

Graduate Students

If you are seeking a master's or doctoral degree, you should consult your faculty advisor at the earliest possible date following your regular admission to a graduate program. In consultation with that advisor, you must file an official Plan of Study to outline the planned course of study for the degree you are seeking. See your department for instructions on filing.

A Plan of Study may include a maximum of nine hours of course work completed prior to admission to a graduate degree program at Arizona State University. These are identified as "nondegree" hours. The number of hours transferred from other institutions may not exceed 20 percent of the total minimum semester hours required for a master's degree unless stated otherwise for a specific degree program. Transfer credit taken prior to admission is included in the total number of nondegree hours.

Changes in approved Plan of Study may be made using a Petition for Course Change. For specific degree requirements for Master's or Doctoral programs, see the Graduate College web site.

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Applying for Graduation

Application for Graduation filing fees:

  • Undergraduate $50 ($25 for each additional concurrent degree)
  • Graduate $50 ($25 for each additional concurrent degree)
  • Late fee, if applicable $35
If you're graduating in... Your deadline is...
Fall or Winter October 15
Spring

March 31

Summer

July 1

NOTE: If application deadline falls on a weekend or holiday, the deadline will be extended to the next business day.

To ensure that your name appears in the ASU commencement book and to avoid paying a late fee, the application must be received by the appropriate deadline.

Summer and winter graduate names appear in the Fall commencement book. Contact your college for details. 

How to Apply for Graduation Online:

For your convenience, you may apply to graduate online. Please note that a credit card is required (see fees above).

Requirements to apply online:

  1. Have an approved Plan of Study (graduate students) on file.
  2. Register for your final semester classes (graduate students may apply to graduate before registering for their final semester - please see Graduate Students Graduation Deadlines and Procedures for further information).

In Person:

Tempe campus students, please complete the following steps:

  1. Register for your final semester of classes. NOTE: Graduate students may apply for graduation before registering for their final semester, but they must have an approved Plan of Study on file with the Graduation Office. Please see Graduate Students Graduation Deadlines and Procedures for further information.
  2. Pay the graduation fee at the University Cashier's Office, located in the Student Services Building on the 2nd floor. Please note their hours are 8:15 AM - 4:30 PM.
  3. Complete the Graduation Survey distributed by the Cashier's Office. Present your graduation fee receipt and completed survey to the Graduation Section of the Registrar's Office.

West campus students call (602) 543-8203 or visit the registration site in the University Center Building, Suite 120, Enrollment Services. West students must file for graduation on West campus.

Polytechnic campus students, please call (480) 727-3278 or visit the registration site in building 350 of the Student Affairs Complex. Polytechnic students may file for graduation on either Tempe or Polytechnic campus.

Downtown Phoenix campus students, please call (602) 496-4372 or visit the registration site in the University Center Building, Suite 166, Enrollment Services Office. Downtown students may file for graduation on either Tempe or Downtown campus.

By Mail:

Print the Application for Graduation, complete the form and mail with payment to the address listed on the form. NOTE: If you are re-filing for graduation, you do not have to pay the fee again, but you do need to send an updated application.

To ensure that your name appears in the ASU commencement book and to avoid paying a late fee, the application must be received by the appropriate deadline.

 

ASU Graduation Ceremonies

ASU hosts a number of graduation ceremonies each fall and spring semester. See University Ceremonies web site for details.

Your Diploma

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. Sign in to change your home address. Please note that an incorrect address will delay the delivery of your diploma.

NOTE: F1/J1 visa graduates will receive their diplomas at their local addresses.

NOTE: Graduates with a delinquent financial obligation of $25 or more will not receive their diplomas. For information on a delinquent account, please contact (480) 965-5220.

Replacement Diploma

Print the Replacement Diploma Request and mail it to the address on the form. Each diploma costs $35 and will arrive in 4-6 weeks.