Congratulations, Class of 2026! 

For information on the University Commencement Ceremony for the Class of 2026, please visit the Stanford Commencement website.

Event Guidelines

We are excited to celebrate with you and your loved ones. 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.

The following is not permitted at the BioE commencement ceremony:

• No amplification equipment or noisemakers of any kind

• No signs or flier distribution

• No banners, flags or posters

For the safety of all guests, aisles must be kept clear at all times. Please refrain from standing or placing items in the aisles.

This event will be photographed. Official photographs may be taken by university staff for posting on Stanford websites and may be used in other university publications. By entering this event venue, you consent to Stanford University using your image and likeness.

Any attendee causing disruptions or found with items which are prohibited or otherwise restricted may be subject to removal from the venue.

Entering the venue shall be deemed consenting to all the above event guidelines and any other conditions set by Stanford University at its events.

Commencement Schedule & Details

Schedule 

3:00 p.m. – Arrive in front of Li Ka Shing Center (LKSC). Graduating students, please pick up your name card at the BioE check-in table. Our faculty readers will use these name cards to announce your name when you walk across the stage.

3:15 p.m. – Group photos in regalia. Undergraduates will take the first group photo, followed by MS students, PhD students, then our faculty.

3:30-3:50 p.m. – Graduates will be grouped by degree program (BIOE-BS and ENGR-BS, MS, and PhD) to line up in front of LKSC for the procession into the tent.

4:00 p.m. – Procession and ceremony begin (Student Services will guide you to the tent on the lawn).

Light reception to follow.

Regalia

Full regalia must be worn to participate in the commencement ceremony (cap, gown, tassel, hood). Please do not bring any personal items with you (purses, jackets, etc.)

• MS students: please wear your hood. 

• PhD students: please do not wear your hood; carry it over your left arm. Further details will be emailed to PhD students for hooding instructions.

Location and Parking

The ceremony and reception will take place at the Alumni Green in front of the Li Ka Shing Center (LKSC). The closest parking garages with free parking are the Roth Way Garage and the Via Ortega Garage.