ASU 2024 spring graduation: When is it, what can I bring and where should I park?

Helen Rummel, Arizona Republic
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Graduation day is less than a month away for students across Arizona. Arizona State University students will celebrate among thousands of their peers this May at the university’s spring commencement ceremonies.

Many who are set to graduate started their college careers in the midst of a global pandemic.

Last year, ASU celebrated 19,700 graduating students. Of them, 15% were international students, roughly 70% attended in-person and nearly half were Arizona residents. ASU, with campuses in Tempe and Phoenix, is one of the largest universities in the country with more than 140,000 students enrolled in total.

Here’s what to know before celebration day for the Sun Devils.

When is ASU graduation?

This year, spring commencement will be on May 6 for both graduate and undergraduate ASU students. The ceremonies will be at different times of day, allowing guests to attend both. The undergraduate ceremony will last around 90 minutes and no tickets are required for either ceremony.

ASU graduate commencement will be at 9 a.m. at Desert Financial Arena. Doors are set to open at 7:30 a.m.

Undergraduate commencement will be at 7:30 p.m. at Frank Kush Field at Mountain America Stadium. Doors are set to open at 6 p.m.

More than 30 school-specific convocations are scheduled throughout graduation week. For a full list, including locations and times, visit ASU’s site.

What can I bring to ASU's graduation?

Guests for graduation will have to adhere to ASU’s clear bag policy. All clutch bags larger than 4.5 by 6.5 inches will need to be transparent, such as a gallon-sized plastic bag. Seat cushions without pockets or zippers are allowed.

Other prohibited items:

  • Outside beverages

  • Tobacco or e-cigarette products

  • Balloons

  • Selfie sticks and tripods

  • Full-size strollers

  • Noisemakers

  • All weapons

All guests with non-compliant bags will need to return items to their car.

Where should I park at ASU's graduation?

ASU’s campus includes multiple parking locations detailed on its site. General parking is free and on a first-come, first-serve basis.

Parking near Mountain America Stadium:

  • Lot 58

  • Lot 59

  • Packard Drive Structure

Parking near Desert Financial Arena:

  • Lot 59

  • Packard Drive South Garage

  • Novus Parking Structure

A courtesy shuttle is available for guests with a disability or accessibility license plate who are parked at Lot 59. More information is online or by calling 480-965-6407.

Helen Rummel covers higher education for The Arizona Republic. Reach her at hrummel@azcentral.com. Follow her on X, formerly Twitter: @helenrummel.

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