Black African Convocation

Thursday, Dec.19, 2024, | Student Pavilion, Tempe | 11 a.m.

The ASU Black African Convocation is a celebratory event that honors the accomplishments and commitment of ASU’s Black, African American, and African students pursuing higher education. Participation is open to all graduating students.

You must apply for graduation to activate the registration link. Please visit Graduation for more details on applying for graduation.

Graduates are asked to arrive at the Student Pavilion at 10 a.m.
Check-in will begin outside the Student Pavilion. Please be sure to look for check-in signs.
Once checked -in all graduates will enter the Senita Ballroom to be seated.
Check-in ends 15 minutes before the formal program. Please plan accordingly as you will not be permitted to participate after the program begins.
If you have other ceremonies that conflict with this one or are scheduled closely together, please be mindful of your timing, as we cannot expedite this ceremony process. Thank you for your understanding!
All graduates must wear the official ASU cap and gown during the convocation ceremony. You may purchase your regalia at the Sun Devil Campus Bookstores.
- Please visit https://graduation.asu.edu/graduates/dressing for further information
Graduates, please keep bags, purses, totes, etc. with guests or at your seat. Bags cannot join you as you walk across the stage.
Family and friends are welcome to attend. Doors will open for guests at 10 a.m. Tickets are not required.
Participating graduates will receive the official Black African stole or cord during the program.
- For graduates who miss the ceremony, you must be registered in Marching Order to receive materials related to convocations (i.e. stole/cord), as long as inventory allows.
Live stream information can be found on Graduation.

Student speaker application

Student speaker applications will open on October 14, 2024, and close on November 4, 2024.

Student Speaker Form

An invitation to ASU Faculty and Staff

Faculty and staff RSVP forms will open on October 14, 2024, and close on November 14th, 2024.

RSVP Form

We look forward to celebrating with you!
Culture at ASU
For more information, please get in touch with Cultural Connections: culture@asu.edu.
Or https://graduation.asu.edu/ceremonies/faq