Student Information

For All Graduates

Please read these important messages from President Hennessy and Stanford Events about this exciting weekend of celebration and tradition. In addition, the weekend schedule provides an overview of the many festivites planned for 2009.


Graduating Seniors

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.


Advanced Degree Candidates

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.


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.