Summer 2024 Graduating Students

If you are in LDT or the ICE/IEPA program and expect to complete your degree requirements by the end of Summer quarter, you are still encouraged to participate in commencement!

  1. Complete GSE Commencement survey by April 12 In order to participate in the GSE Commencement ceremony (which follows the Stanford-wide Commencement ceremony), please complete the survey by April 12 at 5pm PDT
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  2. Order Graduation Gear by April 17 Academic attire is required to participate in many Commencement Weekend activities and will be available to rent or purchase from the Stanford Bookstore. For information about ordering your cap, gown and hood, go to the Stanford Graduation Gear page.

Note: To guard against continuing delays in the supply chain, we recommend you place your order as early as possible.

Late Applications to Graduate: Applications received after August 2 and prior to the late application deadline of August 30th at 5pm will be assessed a $50 fee. No applications to graduate will be accepted after the late deadline.

Diploma Distribution: Diplomas are mailed following degree conferral. Diploma delivery takes between 6 to 8 weeks in the U.S. and may take longer for international shipping. To place an expedited request and to see when diplomas will be distributed, read this “How to obtain your diploma” guide. If you require evidence of degree conferral prior to receiving your mailed diploma, please review these alternate ways to verify degree completion. Diploma covers are distributed at Commencement ceremonies. If you are unable to attend Commencement but would like a diploma cover mailed to you, you may order one from the Diploma Request Portal. Shipping fees for domestic and international mailing will be assessed.