2025 Aeronautics & Astronautics Commencement
Commencement Weekend is June 12-15, 2025. The Aero/Astro Departmental Graduation Ceremony will be on Sunday, June 15, in the Cemex Auditorium at 12:30pm (line up at 12pm). Our reception will be held at the GSB Bowl.
Students who previously conferred a degree in Summer 2024, Autumn 2024, or Winter 2025, and students who apply to confer their degrees in Spring 2025 will be automatically included on our ceremony lists and invited to RSVP (beginning in April) for the event. Due to the growth of our event, we are asking students to limit their guest list to six.
Walkthrough Participation
The walkthrough participation form will be made available later in March. Students who will confer their degrees in the spring should not submit a walkthrough form. The walkthrough form is intended for students conferring their degrees in either Summer 2024-25, or possibly Autumn 2025-26, who are mostly done with their degree requirements and would like to walk with their class. If that is you, and you will not apply to graduate in spring, you will submit a walkthrough form by April 21, 2025. PhD students only - if you are walking, you need to get your advisor's signature on the petition before you turn in the form (anywhere on the bottom), and include your dissertation title.
All students that apply to graduate or submit a walkthrough form will receive a separate invitation to officially RSVP to our departmental ceremony. Please follow those instructions.
Aero/Astro Ceremony Details
When: Sunday, June 15, from 12:30-2:30pm followed by a reception at the GSB Bowl.
Where: Cemex Auditorium
Who: Graduates from Summer 2024, Autumn 2024, Winter 2025 and Spring 2025 and walkthroughs expected to confer your degree in Summer or Autumn 2025. We call you each to the stage by name and hand you a diploma cover. (Your actual diploma will be mailed to you by the Registrar's Office.)
Guests: Limit six, tickets not required
Grad Fair
Grad Fair on Tuesday, April 15th, through Thursday, April 17th, at the Stanford Bookstore located at 519 Lasuen Mallhttps://commencement.stanford.edu/news/grad-fair-stanford-bookstore
Cap and Gown
Dress Code: Academic attire (cap and gown) is required to participate in many Commencement Weekend activities and will be available to rent or purchase from the Stanford Bookstore<https://commencement.stanford.edu/graduation-gear-stanford-bookstore>. Order your regalia early!
* Monday, April 14: Cap and gown (regalia) online rental for ship to home begins (shipping fees apply)
* Tuesday, April 15 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.: Grad Fair at Stanford Bookstore and in person rental regalia order/pickup
* Wednesday, April 16, 10:00 a.m - 6:00 p.m.: Grad Fair at Stanford Bookstore and in person rental regalia order/pickup
* Thursday, April 17, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.: Grad Fair at Stanford Bookstore and in person rental regalia order/pickup
* Friday, May 2: Deadline to order rental regalia to ship to home (shipping fees apply)
* Sunday, June 15: Rental regalia returns at the Stanford BookstoreNote: To guard against continuing delays in the supply chain, we recommend you place your order as early as possible.
Here is the breakdown of what to rent for graduation regalia:
Bachelor of Science: Graduation Bachelor Gown Rental, Graduation Cap.
Master of Science: Graduation Master Gown Rental, Graduation Master Hood Rental in Red/Orange, Graduation Cap.
Doctor of Philosophy: Graduation Doctoral Gown Rental, Graduation Doctoral Hood Rental in Red/Orange, Graduation Cap, or Graduation & Sided Tam.
Accessibility
Please let us know right away if you will need reasonable accommodations for the Commencement Activities. Cemex Auditorium is accessible for those in wheelchairs. Unfortunately golf carts and wheelchairs are not available from the University. Stanford University is committed to ensuring its facilities, programs and services are accessible to everyone. To request accommodations for any Commencement Weekend activities, please complete the Request for Disability-Related Accommodations form (coming soon) no later than May 23, 2025. For additional support or information, contact:
Diversity & Access Office<https://diversityandaccess.stanford.edu/disability-access
For fastest response, email: disabilityaccess@stanford.edu<mailto:disabilityaccess@stanford.edu, Phone: (650) 723-0755
Apply to Graduate
The Spring Quarter application to file for degree conferral is due on Friday, April 11, by 5pm. Please log into Axess and under the Academics tab, select Apply to Graduate. The late application deadline to file for spring degree conferral is Friday, June 6, by 5pm ($50 fee).Main Ceremony ScheduleCommencement Weekend is June 12-15, 2025. This email mostly pertains to the Aero/Astro Commencement Ceremony that will take place on Sunday, June 15. If you have any questions about the main university ceremony at the football stadium, please review the information at commencement.stanford.edu and send follow-up questions to commencement@stanford.edu. This year's commencement speaker will be Katie Ledecky.
FAQ: Am I eligible to participate in this year's main Commencement ceremony?
https://commencement.stanford.edu/graduates
Are tickets required for Commencement?
Yes. Tickets will be required for the main Commencement ceremony in Stanford Stadium. Tickets or registration may also be required for other weekend events.
How many Commencement tickets can each graduate request?
Graduates can request as many tickets as they need for their family and friends.
How do I know if I am eligible to request tickets?
You are eligible if you: * Conferred a degree in Summer 2024, Autumn 2024, or Winter 2025. * Are expected to confer your degree in Spring 2025 or Summer 2025. * Are a co-term student who began your undergraduate degree in Autumn 2021. * Have an approved Commencement Participation Request.
To check your eligibility https://studentservices.stanford.edu/my-academics/graduation/can-i-walk-commencement:Note: the form does not work for students who have already graduated. If you graduated in one of the terms listed above, you are eligible and do not need to double-check. 1. Log into Axess. 2. Go to the "My Academics" drop-down menu. 3. Select "Univ. Commencement Eligibility."You'll be directed to a page that will indicate Eligible or Not Eligible, based on your student record. If eligible, no further action is needed. If you are ineligible but want to participate and request tickets, you need to complete the linked Commencement Participation Request form https://studentservices.stanford.edu/my-academics/graduation/can-i-walk-commencement.NOTE: If you plan to apply to graduate in Summer 2025 but have a different expected graduation date than listed above, follow the exception request process above.