Juris Doctor, part-time and online
JD anywhere. Justice everywhere.
Part-time online learning prepares students to meet legal needs in public service and in underserved and rural communities nationwide
| Spring* | Summer* | Fall* | |
| Tuition and Fees | $14,080 | $6,400 | $14,080 |
| Books | $532.80 | $266.40 | $532.80 |
| Supplies | $230.40 | $115.20 | $230.40 |
| Room | $5,523.60 | $2,761.80 | $5,523.60 |
| Board | $2,346 | $1,173 | $2,346 |
| Personal | $1,745.60 | $872.80 | $1,745.60 |
| Transportation | $1,340.80 | $670.40 | $1,340.80 |
| Loan Fee | $336.80 | $168.40 | $336.80 |
| Total | $26,136 | $12,428 | $26,136 |
*Prospective students and current students are responsible for verification of tuition costs and fees prior to registration. Tuition and fees are the same for residents and nonresidents. The tuition and fees amount listed are based on 11 credits for spring and fall semesters and five (5) credits for the summer semester for the core curricular plan. The maximum credit hours for any semester is 11. The ASU Tuition Estimator notes a fall start, which is incorrect. The first semester for the JD part-time and online is the spring term.
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Spring 2025 convocation program
Apply for graduation by February 15, 2025
Step 1: Apply to graduate
Deadline: February 15, 2025
Graduation fee: $100
- From MyASU, select the Graduation tab from My Programs and eAdvisor™️and follow the online instructions. A credit card is required to complete your application.
- Additional details on applying for graduation can be found on the University Registrar Services website.
Step 2: Register for in-person ceremonies
Marching Order opens: February 24, 2025 at 8 a.m. MST
Marching Order closes: April 7, 2025 at 11:59 p.m. MST
- Apply for graduation and pay graduation fees.
- Go to the RSVP Ceremonies link available on your MyASU page
- A link under the Graduation Tab will appear after you have applied to graduate and paid your graduation fees.
- Complete the registration form.
Click the "SUBMIT" button at the bottom of the page after completing the registration form.
- Failure to properly submit the form will result in your registration not being recorded.
- Students will receive a confirmation via email after successfully submitting a form for each ceremony.
For details about University Commencement vs Convocation ceremonies, please visit the main ASU graduation registration page.
Applying to Graduate vs. registering for a ceremony
Applying for graduation and registering to attend in-person graduation ceremonies are separate but related issues. Applying and paying your graduation fee ensures that your degree will be processed after coursework is complete and certification of your degree is issued. Registering for attendance at ceremonies ensures that seating will be made available for you and your guests for the event(s) you will attend. It also ensures tickets will be reserved for those events that require tickets.
Ticket information
The quantity of tickets allotted to each participating student varies depending on the ceremony. Those participating in the JD/LLM ceremony will receive fifteen (15) tickets each, those participating in the MSLB ceremony will receive ten (10) tickets each and those participating in the MLS/MHREL ceremony will receive ten (10) tickets each. Tickets can be downloaded through Marching Order. No physical tickets are provided. Additional tickets can be requested via email to be placed in a lottery for extra tickets. Extra tickets will be given after April 7, 2025.
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