Convocation

Fall 2026 Convocation Ceremony

Wednesday, December 16, 2026
Beus Center for Law and Society
Doors open at 5 p.m. | Ceremony at 6 p.m.

The Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law looks forward to celebrating its Class of 2026 Juris Doctor (JD), Master of Legal Studies (MLS), Master of Legal Studies in Health Care Compliance and Administration (MLS Health), Master of Human Resources and Employment Law (MHREL), Master of Sports Law and Business (MSLB) and Master of Laws (LLM) degree candidates at the Fall 2026 Convocation ceremony.

The ceremony will be held indoors/outdoors, with graduates sitting outside in the plaza and attendees sitting inside the Great Hall. Please dress accordingly for the weather.

To learn more about all of ASU's graduation ceremonies — including parking, dressing for graduation, accessibility accommodations and more — please visit the main ASU Graduation page.

Graduate check-in

Check-in will be in the hallway on the first floor of the Beus Center for Law and Society (BCLS) outside of Room 150. Graduates should plan to arrive with their regalia and check in no later than 5:30 p.m.

Bag policy

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.

Ticket information

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

Parking

Limited complimentary short-term parking will be available in the BCLS parking garage. Enter the garage off of Second Street, between Taylor and Polk streets. Please note that the BCLS parking garage opens at 5 p.m. After the conclusion of graduation, all cars must leave the parking garage.

Longer-term paid visitor parking will also be available at the Taylor Street Garage.

Get ready for your ceremony

Cindy Dach

Convocation speaker

Cindy Dach is an artist, entrepreneur, and cultural leader whose work has helped to shape Arizona’s creative and civic landscapes. As CEO of Changing Hands Bookstore she has built diverse, welcoming, community-focused third spaces. A founder of the Roosevelt Row Community Development Corporation, Cindy has helped catalyze neighborhood connectivity and economic growth. An accomplished writer and embroidery artist with an MFA in creative writing, she also holds a Master’s Degree in Human Resources and Employment Law from Arizona State University’s Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law. She was named the 2019 ATHENA Businesswoman of the Year and contributes her time to numerous local and national nonprofit boards.

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 following the ceremony.

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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