Related Links for Commencement
2026 Commencement Information Session
Wednesday, March 11
12:00-1:00 PM, Via Zoom
Register HERE
The session will be recorded and posted to this webpage by March 23, 2026
| QUESTION | SOURCE / ANSWER | VIDEO TIMESTAMP |
|---|---|---|
| How to apply to graduate | studentservices.stanford.edu/my-academics/graduation/how-do-i-apply-graduate | - |
| Dissertation/Theses Center: | studentservices.stanford.edu/my-academics/earn-my-degree/graduate-degree-progress/dissertations-and-theses | - |
| For part time CPT this spring quarter, do we need to check the progress in the system now? | EE Undergraduate Page: https://ee.stanford.edu/academics/undergrad-degree-progress | - |
| EE Student Forms (MS Proposal): |
ee.stanford.edu/student-forms | - |
| EE Walkthrough Petition | ee.stanford.edu/academics/commencement/applying-to-graduate | - |
| University Main Ceremony Eligibility | commencement.stanford.edu/graduates | - |
| EE Commencement Webpage | ee.stanford.edu/academics/commencement | - |
| Regalia Ordering | commencement.stanford.edu/graduation-gear-stanford-bookstore | - |
| University Main Ceremony Webpage | commencement.stanford.edu/ | - |
| Main Ceremony Tickets | commencement.stanford.edu/ticketing | - |
| Main Ceremony Bag Policy | commencement.stanford.edu/public-safety-clear-bag-policy | - |
| Do we receive a diploma if we’re not officially graduating, but submitted a walkthrough petition? | No. | - |
| Can we give our name pronunciations earlier on? | No, the cards to write pronunciation on are available as you line up for the commencement event. | - |
| On my MAP, it says ‘University Oral Exam has not yet been completed’, but on Axess, it is completed. Does MAP website have a lag? | Yes, there is about a 24 hour lag. | - |
| Can we wait until the last day to get a gown from the bookstore ? Is there a limited number of gown and caps ? | They have enough for the graduating students. | - |
| If we’re not walking and are just there for the awards, do we still need a gown? | If you are not walking, no need for regalia. | - |
| If I have already received the physical diploma, should I bring that on the commencement date? |
No need to bring it to the commencement event. | - |
| What is the protocol for requesting seating accommodations for the University Main ceremony commencement? Is there a point of contact that I need to reach out to or will there be an email sent out? | The details are on the university commencement event website, under ticketing. The deadline for tickets is June 11, 2026. | - |
| Do we have to return the rented regalia that same day Sunday 14th? or can we do it on Monday? | The 14th is the date indicated on their site. Feel free to contact them to ask. | - |
| How early should we submit the thesis and have it approved by the final reader before the June 5th, noon deadline? | The Registrar advises two weeks prior to the deadline to begin the thesis submission process. | - |
| For PhD students, do the advisors perform the hooding? | Yes. If your Advisor cannot make it, they will assign another faculty for your hooding ceremony. | - |