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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 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
Click here for hotel booking information. Email your questions to stanfordbcsc@stanford.edu.
Transportation
Please check back for updated information for 2025.