Commencement

Stanford Commencement Weekend will be held from June 11-14, 2026.

The Department of Philosophy will host its diploma ceremony and reception on Sunday, June 14, in the Philosophy Corner of the Main Quad immediately following the main university ceremony in the stadium. The Philosophy ceremony will begin with a reception at 11:30 AM in the arcade in front of buildings 90 and 100.  Light lunch and beverages will be available to philosophy graduates and their families. The diploma ceremony will start at 12:30 PM and conclude at approximately 2:00 PM. 

Stanford University is committed to ensuring its facilities, programs, and services are accessible to everyone. To request accommodations for any Commencement Weekend activities, please send an email to philosophy [at] stanford.edu (philosophy[at]stanford[dot]edu) AND the Diversity & Access Office at disability.access [at] stanford.edu (disability[dot]access[at]stanford[dot]edu) no later than May 25, 2026. For more accessibility information, please visit the main commencement accessibility page.

Students and families, please make your hotel reservations early. The World Cup is also happening in the area this weekend!

Other Useful Links:

• Registrar's Office Graduation and Commencement Forms
• Registrar's Office Graduation Information