Schedule of Events

Important Dates

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February 9

Online orders begin for Caps & Gowns, and Announcements

April 12

Graduation and Diploma application deadline

April 30-May 1

On-campus housing reservations accepted for Commencement Weekend

May 22

Requests for disability-related accommodations are due to the Diversity & Access Office

June 3

RSVPs due for Senior Dinner on the Quad and Class Day Lecture

June 5-14

Academic attire pickup at the Stanford Bookstore

Main Weekend Ceremonies

Mark your calendars! Commencement 2009 is nearly here. Visit the links to the right for information to help you plan for the big weekend. Be sure to pay careful attention to upcoming deadlines and RSVP dates for commencement-related activites noted in the column to the left.

Other Weekend Highlights

Commencement Weekend is full of special events that are unique to Stanford. Visit the links to the right to learn more about opportunites for you and your guests.

Additional Events & Tours

During Commencement Weekend, various campus organizations conduct special celebrations for students, families and friends. You are cordially invited to participate in these community celebrations. Please visit the links to the right to learn more about the available events and tours.

Commencement Traditions

This year's events celebrate the 118th Commencement for Stanford University. Click on the link to the right to learn more about the ceremonies, symbols, and sounds of Commencement Weekend.

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