Faculty
Regalia Rental & Pick-up Schedule
Academic attire is required to participate in Commencement. Regalia can be rented from Stanford Bookstore.
The deadline to pre-order regalia is April 25th. Regalia will be available for pick up at the Stanford Bookstore June 9th - 13th.
Regalia Purchase Options
The Stanford Bookstore is the only authorized and licensed seller of Stanford regalia. Faculty and regular Commencement participants often prefer purchasing regalia, though renting is available. Custom regalia is exclusively for purchase. In partnership with Jostens, the bookstore offers standard and custom Stanford regalia.
Commencement Information
When to arrive: No later than 8:15 a.m.
Where to go: Sunken Diamond near Chuck Taylor Grove across from the stadium.
What to bring: A current Stanford ID and academic attire (worn).
Where to park: Due to road closures and heavy traffic at the end of the ceremony, you may consider parking further away and walking to the stadium.
What to do: Faculty marshals will provide instructions regarding the procession and stage seating when you arrive.
Weekend Schedule at a Glance
Saturday, June 14, 2025
10:00 - 11:00 a.m. - Baccalaureate celebration at Frost Amphitheater
Time TBC - President's Reception at Hoover House
Various times - Professional school celebrations
Sunday, June 15, 2025
8:15 a.m. - Faculty to meet at Sunken Diamond (refreshments available)
9:30 a.m. - The procession into the Stadium begins
10:15 a.m. - The Commencement ceremony begins
11:30 a.m. - The Commencement ceremony concludes and faculty recession out of the stadium begins
12:30 p.m. - School and Departmental celebrations begin (various times and locations across campus)
Schedule subject to change.