Faculty
Academic Attire Rentals
Academic attire is required to participate in Commencement. Regalia can be rented from Stanford Bookstore. Custom regalia is available to be purchased through Stanford Bookstore.
Dates for regalia rentals and purchases will be posted in early 2024.
Commencement Information
When to arrive: No later than 9:00 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
Saturday, June 15. 2024
10:00 - 11:00 a.m. - Baccalaureate
2:00 - 4:00 p.m. - President's Reception at Hoover House
Various times - Professional school celebrations
Sunday, June 16, 2024
8:30 a.m. - Faculty to meet at Sunken Diamond (refreshments available)
9:15 a.m. - Faculty processional lineup begins
9:30 a.m. - The procession into the Stadium begins, led by the 2024 senior class, 2024 advanced degrees, and faculty/stage party
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.