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Spring 2024 Graduating Students

Graduating Students: PhD/MA/MS/STEP 

If you expect to complete your degree requirements by the end of Spring quarter, remember to complete the following:

  1. Apply to Graduate on Axess by April 12, 5pm PDT
    If you are expecting to complete your degree requirements at the end of Spring quarter, you will need to file an application to graduate via Axess by 5pm PDT on April 12. If you encounter any difficulties in filing your application via Axess, please contact the Student Services Center.

    Late Applications to Graduate:  Applications received after April 12 and prior to the late application deadline of June 7 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.
     

  2. 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.

    Complete Survey
     

  3. 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. 

    • Wednesday, April 17: Deadline for cap and gown rental pre-order for campus pick-up

    • Friday, April 26: Deadline to place custom regalia purchase order

    • Monday, May 13: Deadline for cap and gown rental pre-order to ship to home

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

  4. Request for Disability-Related Accommodations
    If you or your family members need disability access information and/or disability-related accommodations to participate in the GSE commencement ceremony and/or other Commencement Weekend related activities, please visit the Stanford Commencement Accessibility page and complete the Request for Disability-Related Accommodations form no later than May 24. 

Additional Information for PhD Students

  • If you've already defended and submitted your dissertation and would like to participate in the Stanford GSE ceremony, please complete the Stanford GSE survey by April 12 at 5pm PDT. 
  • If you plan to defend and submit your dissertation by June 7, please complete the Stanford GSE survey by April 12 at 5pm PDT.
  • If you plan to confer your degree after Spring quarter, you can participate in the GSE commencement ceremony as long as you have completed your dissertation defense by June 7, or you can submit a statement of confirmation from your advisor stating that you are on track to submit your dissertation by Summer (August 30, 2024). You should also submit the Stanford GSE survey by April 12 at 5pm PDT. They are treated the same for the purposes of the Ceremony.
  • If your dissertation title changes after you've submitted the Stanford GSE survey, please contact Jeremy Edwards at drjae003@stanford.edu.

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