Convocation

Spring 2026 Convocation Ceremony

Monday, May 11 | Doors at 5:30 p.m. | Ceremony at 6:30 p.m.

Arizona Financial Theatre
400 W. Washington St. Phoenix, AZ 85003

The Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law looks forward to celebrating the Class of 2026 at a single Spring 2026 Convocation Ceremony on May 11, 2026. Graduates from all degree programs — Juris Doctor (JD), Master of Legal Studies (MLS), Master of Human Resources and Employment Law (MHREL), Master of Sports Law and Business (MSLB) and Master of Laws (LLM) — will be honored together at this unified ceremony.

Graduate check-in

Graduates should plan to arrive with their regalia and check-in no later than 6:15 p.m.
Graduates will enter Arizona Financial Theatre through the employee entrance on the west side of the building (via 5th Avenue).
Guests can enter through the theater's main entrance beginning at 5:45 p.m.
Students will be divided into two groups, A and B. These groups will be predetermined and indicated on your name card during check-in.

Venue policies

Bags up to 12” x 6” x 12” are allowed in the venue. A small clutch or purse is allowed, but no backpacks, please. Clear bags are not mandatory.
Balloons, confetti, flower vases, laser pointers, large signs, selfie sticks, flash photography and horns are not permitted.
Factory-sealed bottled water or refillable bottles are permitted.

How to walk during graduation

Ticket information

Tickets for convocation were issued through Tassel. Please have your guests print and/or have them ready to view on their cell phones to enter BCLS.

Parking

Complimentary parking will be available beginning at 5:45 p.m. in the Adams Street Garage at 304 W. Adams Street, Phoenix, AZ 85003

ASU Law convocation schedule of events are as follows:

5:30 p.m. – Doors open for graduates to check in
- All graduates must be checked in by 6:15 p.m.
5:45 p.m. – Doors open for guests and the parking garage opens
- Adams Street Garage parking will be complimentary during duration of ceremony
6:30 p.m. – Graduation ceremony begins

Share your cherished law school memories with us for a chance to be featured on the big screen leading up to your convocation ceremony. Whether it’s your graduation portraits or memories from your time at ASU Law, submit photos of yourself and the peers, family (pets too) and friends that helped you along the way.

Submit photos

Arizona State University partners with The Commencement Group for our graduation ceremonies to provide special commemorative flowers, bears and gift items for sale at commencement/convocation ceremonies.

These special gift items include T-Shirts featuring all names of graduates and Kukui Spirit Necklaces.

Celebration items can be purchased in advance by accessing the link below and picked up onsite on commencement/convocation day.

Purchase gifts

Photography

Grad Images is the official photographer for ASU ceremonies. They take pictures during the ceremony from three locations as you walk across the stage. You will be sent a complimentary proof of your photos. Purchasing pictures taken by Grad Images is optional. If you did not give us permission to send your contact information to Grad Images, you will not receive a proof.

ASU Law photographers also photograph the convocation ceremonies. Pictures will be available for download via Dropbox following the ceremony.

View ceremony photos

Meet some of our most recent ASU Law graduates

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Certificates

Information will be sent separately to graduates earning one of the certificates listed below:

Law, Science and Innovation Certificate – For questions, contact [email protected]
Indian Law Certificate – For questions, contact [email protected]
Health Law and Policy Certificate – For questions, contact James Hodge
Law and Sustainability Certificate – For questions, contact Troy Rule
Trial Advocacy Certificate – For questions, contact [email protected]

Past convocations

Relive the ASU Law grad experience. To view photos, videos, programs and live recordings from past convocation ceremonies, click below.

View past convocations