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The Black Graduation Celebration is an annual event held in June to commemorate the many achievements of Stanford's graduating students with family and friends. In conjunction with the traditional commencement, it is meant to celebrate the long tradition of cultural awareness at Stanford.
Over the past 40+ years, this event has grown in attendance to more than 1,500 family, friends, faculty, staff and alumni. An integral part of the ceremony includes a family member joining their graduate on stage to place a Kente Cloth around their shoulders when their name and degree are called.
2023 Black Graduation Photos!
Congratulations to our 2024 Graduates!
| Type of Registration | Cost | Registration Period |
|---|---|---|
| Early Registration | $50 | January 6 – March 1, 2025 |
| Regular Registration | $80 | March 2 – May 14, 2025 |
| Late Registration | $100 | May 15 – June 2, 2025 |
Schedule of Events
| Event | Date / Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Black Graduation MANDATORY Rehearsal (for graduates only) | Thursday, June 12, 2025 | 2:30 - 3:30 pm | Memorial Auditorium |
| Black Graduation Reception / Check-In (Before the Ceremony) | Friday, June 13, 2025 | 5:00 pm - 6:30pm (registration for Graduates and *Kente Presenters: 5:15 pm) | Arrillaga Recreation Center |
| Black Graduation Celebration Ceremony (Program Begins) | Friday, June 13, 2025 | 7:30 pm (doors open at 7 pm) | Memorial Auditorium |
Hotel Booking
2025 information coming late winter quarter.
Transportation
2025 information coming late winter quarter.