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Graduates walking into the auditorium for the graduation ceremony.

Black Graduation Celebration

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Congratulations to Our 2026 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$40January 6 – May 1, 2026
Regular Registration$80May 2 – June 5, 2026

 

Schedule of Events

EventDate / TimeLocation
Black Graduation Celebration MANDATORY Rehearsal (for graduates only)Wednesday, June 10, 2026 | 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.Memorial Auditorium
Black Graduation Celebration Reception / Check-In (Before the Ceremony)Friday, June 12, 2026  | 5pMemorial Auditorium
Black Graduation Celebration Ceremony (Program Begins)Friday, June 12, 2026 | 6:30pMemorial Auditorium

Hotel Booking

Due to The FIFA World Cup Games, we are unable to offer you discounted housing options at this time. Please check back for updates! 

Transportation

Please check Stanford Transportation website for more information. 

2023 Black Graduation Celebration Photos!