Graduation

Congratulations on taking your next steps toward graduation from ASU.

Completing a Declaration of Graduation/Program of Study
Applying for Graduation
ASU Graduation Ceremonies
Your Diploma

A Declaration of Graduation (undergraduate students) or an approved Program of Study (undergraduate students prior to 1994-96 or graduate students) must be on file with the Graduation Section before an application for graduation can be accepted.

The Declaration of Graduation declares the catalog year requirements for the college, degree and major from which you intend to graduate.

Undergraduate Students

If your catalog year is 1996-98 or later, you must file a Declaration of Graduation no later than the semester in which you earn your 87th hour. If you do not complete your form in this semester, you will be prevented from further registration. If you change your major, minor, concentration within the major, or catalog year after filing a Declaration of Graduation, the first form will no longer be valid and you must submit a new one. Make an appointment with your academic advisor to review a degree audit report from DARS. At this time, you will complete the Declaration of Graduation form.

If your catalog year is 1994-96 or earlier, you must file an Undergraduate Program of Study no later than the semester in which you earn your 87th hour. Contact an academic advisor in the college or department of your major for additional information.

Declaration of Graduation Form and instructions

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 Program of Study to outline the planned course of study for the degree you are seeking. See your department for instructions on filing.

A Program 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 Program 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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Application for Graduation filing fees:

• Undergraduate $40 ($20 for each additional concurrent degree)
• Graduate $45
• Late fee, if applicable $35

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, but may choose to participate in either the Spring or Fall ceremony. 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 Declaration of Graduation (undergraduate students) or program of Study (graduate students) on file.
   
2. Register for your final semester (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 Program 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.

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ASU hosts a number of graduation ceremonies each fall and spring semester. See University Ceremonies web site for details. Be sure to visit the FAQs section for important information about the difference between graduation and commencement/convocation activities.

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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 permanent 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.

Duplicate 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.

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