Commencement Schedule

Events planned for graduating students, their families and friends during Commencement Weekend. For information regarding Visitor Information Centers, campus tours, and other points of interests on campus, please visit the Getting Around section of this website.

Thursday, June 12

7:00 pm
Senior Dinner on the Quad
Main Quadrangle
For information call (650) 725-3624 or visit
http://www.stanfordalumni.org/students/
Free admission. RSVP required.
For all graduating seniors only.

Friday, June 13

8:00 am - 1:00 pm
Walk the labyrinth in Memorial Church

9:00 am
Celebration Breakfast for Graduate Students and their families
Frances C. Arrillaga Alumni Center
For advanced-degree graduates and their guests (kids welcome!)
For information call (650) 725-3624 or visit
http://www.stanfordalumni.org/students/
Please RSVP for this event.
Free for grads & kids 12 and under/$5 for guests.
Late fees will apply after June 2.

7:30 pm
Phi Beta Kappa Initiation and Open Meeting
Memorial Auditorium
For information call (650) 736-8853

8:00 pm
Commencement Organ Recital
Memorial Church
Performed by: Robert Huw Morgan, University Organist
Music performed on the Murray Harris organ
No tickets required.

10:00 pm
Senior Graduation Party
Frances C. Arrillaga Alumni Center
For all graduating seniors only.
For more information call (650) 725-3624 or visit
http://www.stanfordalumni.org/students/
Please RSVP for this event.

Saturday, June 14

9:00 am
Carillon Performance
From Hoover Tower
Carillonneur: Dr. Timothy Zerlang

9:30 am
Baccalaureate Celebration
Main Quadrangle
This multi-faith celebration is for graduating seniors, advanced-degree graduates, and their guests.
For more information visit commencement.stanford.edu/baccalaureate
No tickets required.

11:00 am
Nuestra Graduación Celebration Mass
Bilingual ceremony accompanied by a mariachi.
Memorial Church
No tickets required.

11:30 am
Class Day Lecture 2008
Maples Pavilion
This event is for graduating seniors, advanced-degree graduates, and their guests. Class Day Lecture 2008 is hosted by the Stanford Alumni Association.
For more information call (650) 725-3624 or visit
http://www.stanfordalumni.org/students/
Please RSVP by June 2.

12:30 pm
Graduation Picnic
Masters Grove
This event is for graduating seniors, advanced-degree graduates, and their guests.
The Graduation Pinic is hosted by the Stanford Alumni Association.
Reservation information is available at http://www.stanfordalumni.org/students/ or (650) 725-3624
Please RSVP for this event.
Free for SAA members/$5 for guests and non-members.
Late fees will apply after June 2.

1:00 pm
Chicano/Latino Graduation Celebration and Awards Ceremony.
Memorial Church
No tickets required.

1:15 pm and 2:30 pm
Stanford Linear Accelerator Center (SLAC) Bus Tour
Buses depart from the front of Encina Hall, and return to Encina Hall. The 2:30 pm return buses stop at the Hoover House before returning to Encina Hall. There is no parking available at SLAC.
Online reservations required at www.slac.stanford.edu/commencement.
Photo ID required for adults.

1:45 pm
Undergraduate Advising & Research
Golden, Firestone, Cox Medal Ceremony
Kresge Auditorium
For information call (650) 724-7562

2:00 pm
Art and Mechanical Engineering Joint Program in Design Masters Thesis Presentation
Annenberg Auditorium
For information call (650) 723-3404

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
LGBT Community Resources Center Graduation Celebration
The Lake House, 636 Lomita Court
For more information call (650) 725-4222

2:00 - 5:30 pm
MFA Documentary Film Thesis Screening Collection of short thesis fims by MFA Documentary Film and Video students.
Cubberley Auditorium
For information call, (650) 723-3404.

3:30 - 5:30 pm
President's Reception at
Lou Henry Hoover House
President John L. Hennessy and Mrs. Andrea Hennessy will host a reception for graduates and their guests in the gardens of the Hoover House. Shuttle service between the campus and Hoover House will be available. Shuttle leaves Tresidder Memorial Union for President's Reception every 10 minutes between 3:20 pm and 4:50 pm. Shuttle leaves President's Reception and returns to Tresidder Memorial Union every 10 minutes between 4:00 pm and 5:20 pm. The Distance can be covered in 10 to 15 minutes on foot--portions are uphill.
There is no parking at Hoover House.
For information call (650) 725-1957.
No tickets required.

5:00 pm
American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian Graduation Dinner
Elliot Program Center
For reservations call (650) 725-6946

5:00 pm
Asian American Graduation Dinner
Tresidder Memorial Union Oak Lounge
For information call (650) 723-3681
Tickets required.

5:00 pm
Nuestra Graduación Banquet and Baile
Ford Center, San Diego Sports Hall
For tickets email Martha Alvarez at marthaa1@stanford.edu
Advanced purchase of tickets is required.

5:30 pm
Catholic Graduation Celebration Mass
Memorial Church
For information call (650) 723-2490

7:30 pm
Black Graduation Celebration
Memorial Auditorium
For information call (650) 723-1587

Sunday, June 15

9:30 am
Commencement Ceremony
Stanford Stadium
No tickets are required.

11:30 am
Carillon Performance
From Hoover Tower
Carillonneur: Dr. Timothy Zerlang

12:30 pm
Individual Diploma Award Ceremonies

Following the Commencement ceremony graduate students will be awarded their diplomas during their individual school and department ceremonies at various locations on campus.

Locations will be listed in the Individual Diploma Award Ceremonies section of this website.

Actual ceremony start times may vary depending on the school or department. For further information please contact the specific academic school or department.