Computer Science Commencement Ceremony

Congratulations, Class of 2024!

We are thrilled to welcome everyone to our in-person CS Commencement Ceremony!

Event Details

• Date: June 16, 2024
• Estimated Duration: 11am-4pm (subject to change; see schedule details below)
  • 11am - Gates will be opened and lunch will be served (for students and their guests)
  • 12:30pm - ALL students (CSBS, CSMS, and CSPhD) must be checked-in and seated in their respective student areas
• Location: Frost Amphitheatre (351 Lasuen St, Stanford, CA 94305)
• Important Note: There are no tickets required to attend. No limit to guest amount. 
   

Important Updates

CS Student Services Reminder

• Interested in participating in the CS Commencement Ceremony? Please complete the CS Commencement Ceremony Interest Form via SmartSheet (this form is only intended for BSCS, MSCS, and Coterm students) by the May 1st, 2024, 5pm deadline.
  • This form only serves to let the ceremony organizers know about your interest in participating in the CS Commencement ceremony. The CS Student Services team will update you regarding your attendance after reviewing your submission.
• You may attend the CS Commencement Ceremony, if you are:
  • Applying to graduate in Axess (and have received approval on your program sheet) or;
  • Participating as a walk-through student (i.e. students who are not applying to graduate and have met the eligibility requirements). To participate as a walk-through student, at least one of these should apply to you: 
    • BS students must have completed 160 undergraduate units
    • MS students must have completed 36 graduate units

    • PhD students must have completed 135 units and all the milestones. For walkthroughs, you must have completed your orals exam by May 10. Helen Buendicho Madrigal has sent an email with a link to a survey with all the details, which should be submitted by May 3, 2024.

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Regalia Rental & Purchase Deadlines
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• March 5, 2024 | Rental Regalia Ordering Site Opens
• April 17, 2024 | Pre-order Rental Regalia Deadline for Store Pick-up
• April 26, 2024 | Commencement Regalia Purchase Deadline
• May 15, 2024 | Pre-order Rental Regalia Deadline for Ship-to-Home
• June 3, 2024 | Pre-Ordered Rental Cap & Gown Distribution Begins

• June 6, 2024 | Non Pre-Ordered Rental Cap & Gown Distribution Begins

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Health & Safety Update

• Public Safety Clear Bag Policy
• We will have a limited bag check station and cannot guarantee that there will be space available for your bag. Be aware that any checked bag may be subject to inspection when checking it in.
• All attendees are subject to security screening.

• We follow all federal, state, and local guidelines regarding public health and safety.

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Preparation

• Graduate Check-in Location: TBD

• Allocate time in your schedule to account for the security screening process.

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Accessibility Requests & General Questions

• Email commencement@cs.stanford.edu for accessibility accommodations.
• Contact commencement@cs.stanford.edu, if your questions weren't addressed on this webpage.
  • IMPORTANT NOTE: During the week prior to the ceremony, our team may not be able to address your inquiries or there will be a significant delay due to event preparation.
• Visit the Stanford Commencement website, for information regarding the main in-person Stanford University Commencement celebration.