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Commencement Ceremony

Sunday, June 13, 2010
9:30–11:30 am*
Stanford Stadium

The Commencement procession will begin at 9:30 a.m., and the official ceremony will begin at 10:00 a.m. This year’s Commencement speaker will be announced in late fall, 2009. President Hennessy will also address the assemblage, and the Cuthbertson, Gores, and Dinkelspiel awards will be presented. Degrees will be conferred, however, no diplomas will be awarded at this ceremony. Please see the Individual Diploma Award Ceremonies page for diploma distribution information.

No tickets are required. Gates open at 8:00 am.

Instructions for graduates: All degree candidates who wish to participate in the Commencement ceremony must arrive to the stadium by 8:45 a.m. in cap and gown. Please visit the ceremony instruction link on the Student Information page for more details.

Live Webcast: A live webcast will be available on Sunday, June 13th, beginning at 9:30 PST. Link directly from the Commencement homepage, or click here.

Audio and Video Recordings: Recordings of the main Commencement ceremony will be available on Stanford iTunes and Stanford YouTube following the event. A link to those recordings will be added to the Commencement homepage when they are available.

Commencement Guest Speaker: To Be Announced

The guest speaker will be announced in late fall, 2009.

General Ceremony Information

For the Comfort of Families and Guests: The following suggestions may make the Commencement ceremony more enjoyable.

• Dress for the heat; light clothing is advisable.
  
• Hats, visors, and sun block are recommended.
  
• Water will be available in the Main Quadrangle for Baccalaureate and in the Stadium for the Commencement ceremony, but you may wish to bring your own water as well.
  
• Light refreshments will be available for purchase.
  
• We regret that umbrellas will not be permitted, as they would block the view of other guests.
  

Security and Safety Advisory: All bags may be subject to search at all entrances to the Stadium. In the interest of all guests, no large items, such as banners, posters, or umbrellas, or amplification equipment, such as bullhorns or megaphones, will be allowed. No alcohol is permitted at any of the ceremonies.

Stroller Check Area: Due to safety regulations, no strollers are allowed in the seating areas of the Stadium. Guests attempting to park strollers in these areas will be required to remove them. A stroller check area will be provided for your convenience near Gate 3 of the Stadium.

Disability Information: Please visit the Disability Information section of this website or contact the Diversity & Access Office directly at (650) 725-0326 or disability.access@stanford.edu. For additional information regarding campus accessibility or services for those with mobility concerns, please visit http://www.stanford.edu/dept/diversityaccess/access.html

Smoking Guidelines: Smoking is prohibited in outdoor locations where arranged seating (fixed or temporary) is provided for programs or events. Outdoor locations include, but are not limited to, the Main Quadrangle, Stanford Stadium, pools, amphitheaters, courtyards, decks, and gardens.