STS 2026 Commencement Info

Science, Technology, and Society 2026 Commencement Diploma Ceremony

Sunday, June 14, 2026, 12:00 - 3:00 PM
Location: West Oval Grove

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Schedule:

11:30 A.M. - Stanford's Main Commencement Ceremony ends

12:00 P.M. - 1:00 P.M. Enjoy lite bites and refreshments at the STS Ceremony Site (West Oval Grove)

1:00 P.M. - 3:00 P.M. STS Commencement Diploma Ceremony

NOTE: All STS students walking in the Commencement Diploma Ceremony MUST REGISTER to attend.  If you have not registered, please contact Philip Gilbert at gilberph [at] stanford.edu (gilberph[at]stanford[dot]edu)

Tickets are not required for guests to attend the STS Commencement Diploma Ceremony only.

Important Note: 2026 FIFA World Cup matches begin June 13.

The San Francisco Bay Area will host 6 World Cup matches at nearby Levi Stadium in Santa Clara. One of these matches will coincide with Commencement Weekend. For families visiting from outside the Bay Area, please consider booking your hotel accommodations as soon as possible.  For your convenience, lists including websites of Bay Area hotels by region, are included on the Plan Your Visit page.

Stanford Stadium Commencement Info

Tickets are required for Stanford’s main Commencement ceremony.  Commencement is the main ceremony in Stanford Stadium where all graduating seniors and advanced degree graduates gather from all schools with their families.   Find out more information here: Stanford Commencement

Plan Your Visit

See recommendations for airports, transportation, and lodging in the area: Plan Your Visit

High Profile Guests

If you have any high-profile guests that have special security needs, please send us an 
email at sts-advisors [at] stanford.edu (sts-advisors[at]stanford[dot]edu)

Regalia (Cap & Gown)

Academic attire is required to participate in many Commencement Weekend activities and will be available to rent or purchase from the Stanford Bookstore, along with graduation gifts and announcements. Browse Rental Regalia.

Diplomas

All diplomas will be mailed by the Registrar's Office.  All diplomas are mailed by USPS.  Please allow 6-8 weeks for diploma delivery; international shipping may take more time.  Expedited shipping is also available.  To pay for expedited shipping, students may request this in the Diploma Request Portal.  For more information and to access the Diploma Request Portal see Diplomas

Photography

Stanford policy allows personal filming and photography by individuals on campus so long as:

• Lights, tripods, and other standing equipment are not used
• The images are used exclusively for personal non-commercial purposes (i.e., filming and photography on campus for commercial purposes are prohibited)
• They do not interfere with the operations of the university, the privacy of individuals on campus, and the taking of such photos is consistent with University policies. 

For more information, see the Stanford photography and filming policies.

Accessibility

Stanford University is committed to ensuring its facilities, programs, and services are accessible to everyone. To request accommodations for any Commencement Weekend activities, please contact:

Diversity & Access Office
For fastest response, email: disability.access [at] stanford.edu (disability[dot]access[at]stanford[dot]edu)
Phone: (650) 725-0326

Please submit your request by Friday, May 22, 2026.  For more information visit https://commencement.stanford.edu/accessibility

Policy on Disruptions

Because the rights of free speech and peaceable assembly are fundamental to the democratic process, Stanford firmly supports the rights of all members of the University community to express their views or to protest against actions and opinions with which they disagree. All members of the University also share a concurrent obligation to maintain on the campus an atmosphere conducive to scholarly pursuits, to preserve the dignity and seriousness of University ceremonies and public exercises, and to respect the rights of all individuals. Commencement season is a time of celebration and accomplishment for our graduates. To honor the spirit and significance of this occasion, interruption of speakers or audience disruptions are not permitted.

For more information about campus events, visit https://commencement.stanford.edu/