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Graduates walking into the auditorium for the graduation ceremony.

Black Graduation Celebration

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Congratulations to Our 2025 Graduates! 

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, and is open to the entire Stanford community.

Registration

Type of RegistrationCostRegistration Period
Early Registration$50January 6 – March 1, 2025
Regular Registration$80March 2 – May 14, 2025
Late Registration$100May 15 – June 2, 2025

Schedule of Events

EventDate / TimeLocation
Black Graduation MANDATORY Rehearsal (for graduates only)Thursday, June 12, 2025 | 2:30 - 3:30 pmMemorial 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

Click here for hotel booking information.  Email your questions to stanfordbcsc@stanford.edu

Transportation

Please check back for updated information for 2025. 

2023 Black Graduation Photos!