Materials Science and Engineering Commencement

June 18th, 2023 | 12:30pm

Department Ceremony

The MSE Commencement Ceremony at Stanford University begins at 12:30pm at NVIDIA Auditorium in the Jen-Hsun Huang Engineering Center with reception to follow.

Graduating students should arrive to NVIDIA foyer dressed in regalia between 11:30am and 12:00pm (at the latest).

Huang Engineering Center475 Via OrtegaStanford, CA 94035

For Graduates

Congratulations, Class of 2023! As you plan for graduation and beyond, please complete all the items listed under the "Dates & Deadlines" section to make your MSE Department Commencement experience go smoothly and enjoyably.

Rehearsal for the MSE Commencement Ceremony will be held Friday, June 16th at 10:00am. Attendance is recommended but not required.

For information on the University Commencement Ceremony for the Class of 2023, please visit the Stanford Commencement website.

Student RSVP Survey

Dates and Deadlines

Friday, April 14, 2023 (5:00 p.m. PT): Apply to graduate deadline (via Axess)

Applications received after this deadline will be assessed a $50 late fee

Monday, April 17, 2023: Online cap & gown pre-order deadline for campus pick-up

Friday, May 12, 2023 (5:00 p.m. PT): MSE Student RSVP Survey deadline to submit

Sunday, May 14, 2023: Online cap & gown pre-order deadline to ship to home

Friday, May 26, 2023: Deadline to submit disability-related accommodations requests

Friday, June 2, 2023 (5:00 p.m. PT): Late application to graduate deadline (via Axess) + a $50 late fee

Monday, June 5, 2023: Student Regalia rental from Stanford Bookstore begins

Friday, June 9, 2023 (12:00 p.m. PT): Last day to submit Ph.D. dissertation or university thesis.

Friday, June 16, 2023 (10:00 a.m. PT): Rehearsal walkthrough for graduating students

Sunday, June 18, 2023: Graduates arrive 11:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Ceremony begins at 12:30 p.m.

Thursday, June 22, 2023: Posting of degrees*

*degrees will be awarded with a conferral date of Commencement. Graduates will have access to official degree certifications and transcripts the day after degrees are posted.

Commencement Schedule & Regalia

Schedule

11:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m. – Arrive at NVIDIA Foyer. Graduating students, please pick up your name card at the Check-in table. Our faculty readers will use the name card to announce your name when you confer your degree.

Line-up. Graduates will be grouped by degree program (in order of BS, MS, and PhDs) to line up for the procession. Faculty line up on the opposite side of foyer.

12:30 p.m. – Ceremony begins with procession (Student Services will guide you to your seats).

1:30 p.m. – Ceremony ends

1:30-3:00 p.m. – Light Reception in NVIDIA foyer and outdoor ampitheatre

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.

Parking

The ceremony and reception will take place at the Huang Engineering Center's NVIDIA Auditorium denoted by the yellow star. The auditorium is located on the ground floor of the Huang Center.

Arrive early to get the best parking and ensure that you are not late to line-up. The closest free parking lots will be the Roble Field Garage or the Via Ortega Garage. If parking is difficult on Sunday, you may find parking in the Tresidder parking lot as well. For information on any available Marguerite Shuttle routes for that Sunday, click here.

Seating

The Stanford and MSE Department ceremonies have open seating and tickets are not required. We recommend that you arrive early for the best seats. Doors will be open at 11:00am, should families choose to arrive early and reserve seating. Please note that personal items should not be left on the seats as no security will be available. Academic Affairs reserves seats in advance only for guests in wheelchairs or who need special access at the MSE ceremony.

Accommodations

If any guests need special accommodations at the MSE Department ceremony, please contact the MSE Office of Student Services ahead of time to make the necessary arrangements (alternatively, graduates can notify the office in their RSVP survey). In addition, please visit the Stanford Commencement Accessibility page and complete the Request for Disability-Related Accommodations form no later than May 26.

General Event Information

Some Tips to Make the Day More Enjoyable…

Dress for the heat; light clothing is advisable. Hats, visors, and sunblock are recommended.
We recommend that guests and graduates eat a hearty breakfast and pack a snack. Light refreshments will be available for purchase at the Stanford Stadium. An hors d'oeuvres reception will follow the MSE Department ceremony at 1:30pm.
Water will be available at both ceremony locations. You may wish to bring your own water as well.
Comfortable, close-toed shoes are recommended for walking across campus.

Smoking is prohibited in outdoor spaces holding events during the weekend.

Questions or concerns?

Please direct any questions or comments about the Department Ceremony to MSE Student Services: msestudentservices@stanford.edu.

Diploma Distribution

Diploma Distribution: Diplomas are mailed following degree conferral. Diploma delivery takes between 6 to 8 weeks in the U.S., and may take longer for international shipping. To place an expedited request and to see when diplomas will be distributed, read this “How to obtain your diploma” guide.

If you require evidence of degree conferral prior to receiving your mailed diploma, please review these alternate ways to verify degree completion.

Diploma covers are distributed at Commencement ceremonies. If you are unable to attend Commencement but would like a diploma cover mailed to you, you may order one from the Diploma Request Portal. Shipping fees for domestic and international mailing will be assessed.

Additional Information for PhD Students

If you've already defended and submitted your dissertation and would like to participate in the MSE Dept ceremony, please complete the Student RSVP Survey by May 12 at 5pm PT.
If you plan to defend and submit your dissertation by June 9, please complete the Student RSVP Survey by May 12 at 5pm PT.
If you plan to defend by June 9 but will not submit your dissertation by June 9, you can participate in the MSE commencement ceremony as long as you have completed your dissertation defense by June 9. You should also submit the Student RSVP survey by May 12 at 5pm PT. They are treated the same as graduates for the purposes of the Ceremony.
If your dissertation title changes after you've submitted the MSE Student RSVP survey, please contact MSE Student Services msestudentservices@stanford.edu

Faculty RSVP Survey

Faculty should complete the Faculty RSVP Survey for the MSE Dept Ceremony no later than Friday, May 19th.

Faculty Member Regalia: If you have not ordered already, you may rent regalia with Stanford hoods from the Bookstore beginning Thursday, June 1.

Stanford University Commencement Information: https://commencement.stanford.edu/faculty

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